Background
Peyton, Paul Leason was born on September 5, 1895 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Denver and Nancy Amelia (Adams) Peyton.
Peyton, Paul Leason was born on September 5, 1895 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Denver and Nancy Amelia (Adams) Peyton.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1921. Postgraduate New York University School Law, 1923-1924. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1926.
Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1926, New York bar, 1932. Special attorney Office General Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, Washington, 1926-1929. Associate Breed, Abbott & Morgan, New York City, 1929-1971, partner, 1939-1971.
Advisory director Avon Products, Inc. Director Handy & Harman (both. New York City).
Served with Field Artillery, United States Army, 1917-1919. Member American Bar Association, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Delta Phi, Alpha Sigma Phi. Clubs: University, Down Town Association (New York City).
Married Mary L. Easby-Smith, February 27, 1926. Children: Paul Leason, Melanie.