Byron S. Payne
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Byron S. Payne (February 2, 1876 – May 30, 1949) was an American attorney and politician from South Dakota. A Republican, he was best known for his service as the state's attorney general from 1919 to 1923.
Quick Facts 10th Attorney General of South Dakota, Governor ...
Byron S. Payne | |
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![]() From 1921's South Dakota Legislative Manual | |
10th Attorney General of South Dakota | |
In office January 1919 – January 1923 | |
Governor | Peter Norbeck William H. McMaster |
Preceded by | Clarence C. Caldwell |
Succeeded by | Buell F. Jones |
State's Attorney of Hughes County, South Dakota | |
In office January 1941 – January 1945 | |
Preceded by | Otto B. Linstad |
Succeeded by | Robert C. Riter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1876-02-02)February 2, 1876 Vermillion, South Dakota |
Died | May 30, 1949(1949-05-30) (aged 73) Pierre, South Dakota |
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Pierre, South Dakota |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jessie Blanche Mallery (m. 1910–1949, his death) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of South Dakota University of Minnesota Law School |
Occupation | Attorney Insurance company president |
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