Payne Midyette
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Payne Midyette | |
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 Midyette in 1947 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1945–1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1898 |
| Died | 1983 (aged 84–85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
Payne H. Midyette Sr. (1898–1983) was an American insurance broker, politician and rancher in Tallahassee, Florida. He served one term in the Florida House of Representatives (1945–1947) and established an insurance agency in the tallest building in Tallahassee. Midyette Road in Tallahassee is named for him.[1] With Frank D. Moor as partner, they established in 1931 the insurance firm Midyette-Moor Inc.[2]
He served in Europe with 32nd Infantry Division during World War I.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Ensley, Gerald (2015-06-27). "Once longer Midyette Road named for businessman, rancher". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ^ Tebeau, Charlton W.; Carson, Ruby Leach (8 December 1965). "Florida from Indian Trail to Space Age: A History". Southern Publishing Company. Retrieved 2018-12-21 – via Google Books.
- ^ Cash, William Thomas (8 December 2018). "The Story of Florida". American historical society, Incorporated. Retrieved 2018-12-21 – via Google Books.
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- United States Army personnel of World War I
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