Background
Payne, John Carroll was born on September 24, 1855 in Warrenton, Virginia, United States. Son of Rice Winfield and America (Semmes) Payne.
Payne, John Carroll was born on September 24, 1855 in Warrenton, Virginia, United States. Son of Rice Winfield and America (Semmes) Payne.
Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown University, 1876. B.L., University of Virginia, 1877. B.L. in Civil Law, Tulane University, 1878.
Admitted to Louisiana bar 1879, and practiced at New Orleans, member T. J. Semmes & Payne until 1885. In practice at Atlanta, Georgia., member Payne & Tye, 1885-1919.
Member Delta Psi.; Clubs: Capitol City, Piedmont Driving, Druid Hills Golf.
Married Helen Fairleigh Hill, November 25, 1885. Children: Laura Hill (Mistress Alexander Wylie Smith), Helen Hill (Mistress Charles Thomas Hopkins).