John Barton Payne
John Barton Payne (January 26, 1855 – January 24, 1935) was an American politician, lawyer and judge. He served as the United States Secretary of the Interior from 1920 until 1921 under Woodrow Wilson's administration.
John Payne | |
|---|---|
| 27th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office March 15, 1920 – March 4, 1921 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Franklin Lane |
| Succeeded by | Albert B. Fall |
| President of the United States Shipping Board | |
| In office 1919 – February 1920 | |
| President of the Chicago South Park Board | |
| In office 1911–1924 | |
| Judge on the Superior Court of Cook County | |
| In office 1893–1898 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1855 Pruntytown, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 1935 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Bunker |
| Signature | |
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