Payne Midyette

Payne Midyette
Midyette in 1947
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1945–1947
Personal details
Born1898
Died1983 (aged 84–85)
PartyDemocratic

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]

Midyette served in Europe with 32nd Infantry Division during World War I.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Ensley, Gerald (2015-06-27). "Once longer Midyette Road named for businessman, rancher". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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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