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Submitted: 1/16/16 • Approved: 1/16/16 • Last Updated: 3/28/18 • R782705-G0-S3
1856 - 1915
TYLER PAINE is a native of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, born February 22, 1856. His parents were Stephen and Elvira Paine. He was married December 30, 1897, to Estelle Hull, daughter of William and Lavina A. Hull. They have two children: Stephen M., born May 15, 1899; Mildred E., March 18, 1901.
Mr. Paine was reared on a farm. He attended the public school and took a course in surveying in Theil College, Greenville, Pennsylvania. He taught school and followed his profession till 1887, then came to this county. For six years after coming here he farmed, then in 1892 was elected County Surveyor. He has served in this office and as road and bridge commissioner and highway engineer since his first election. He is also interested in farming and owns a farm of 407 acres, six miles northeast of Kirksville. He is a director and stock holder of the Citizens Bank, was a member of the City Council six years, and City Engineer for two years.
Mr. Paine is a prominent Odd Fellow, also belonging to the M.W.A. and Elk lodges. His wife is a prominent Rebekah and a member of the Presbyterian church. He is a Republican.
History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Parents:
Elvira J. Payne (1824 - 1893)
Spouse:
Estelle Hull Paine
20 Mar 1869 - 18 Mar 1960
Death Place:
Los Angeles
Burial:
Unknown
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