Edward Howard Payne (March 20, 1849 – May 6, 1900) was a businessman from Missouri. He was a major benefactor in funding an institution of higher education in central Texas which later evolved into Howard Payne University – with Payne being the namesake – located in Brownwood, Texas.

Early life

Payne was born on March 20, 1849, and raised, in St. Louis. He was educated at Westminster College in Fulton.[1]

Career

Payne became a prominent businessman and owned considerable property in St. Louis.[1] With his wealth, he became a benefactor in funding an institution of higher education in central Texas,[2] which later evolved into Howard Payne University – with Payne being the namesake – located in Brownwood, Texas. Payne's brother-in-law, John D. Robnett, was the president of the first Board of Trustees of the University.[3]

Personal life

In 1874, Payne was married to Margaret R. Robnett (1853–1926), the daughter of James and Sarah (née James) Robnett, and the sister of John D. Robnett, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Brownwood.

  • Nelle Payne (1880–1918)
  • David Mode Payne (1883–1966), an artist who married Ann Shaw (1881–1953).[4]

Payne died from "cancer of the bowels" on May 6, 1900 and was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton, Missouri.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Edward Howard Payne". Mexico Weekly Ledger. 10 May 1900. p. 2. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. ↑ Brackney, William H. (2008). Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education. Mercer University Press. p. 240. ISBN 9780881461305. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  3. ↑ Mangrum, Dr. Robert G. "History". www.hputx.edu. Howard Payne University. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  4. ↑ Arts Magazine. Art Digest Incorporated. 1931. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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