Background
Paynter, Thomas H. was born on December 9, 1851 in Lewis Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Elisha and Sarah Paynter.
Paynter, Thomas H. was born on December 9, 1851 in Lewis Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Elisha and Sarah Paynter.
Student Centre College, Kentucky, 1870-1871.
Admitted to bar, 1872, and began practice at Frankfort, Kentucky Company attorney Greenup Company, 1876-1882. Member 51st to 53d Congresses (1889-1895). Resigned from 53d Congress, 1894.
Judge Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1894-1906.
United States senator, 1907-1913.
Member 51st to 53d Congresses (1889-1895).
Married Elizabeth K. Pollock, May 25, 1876.