Payne Midyette Explained

Payne Midyette
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives
Term Start:1945
Term End:1947
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:1898

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Once longer Midyette Road named for businessman, rancher. Ensley. Gerald. 2015-06-27. Tallahassee Democrat. 2018-12-21.
  2. Web site: Florida from Indian Trail to Space Age: A History. Tebeau. Charlton W.. Carson. Ruby Leach. 8 December 1965. Southern Publishing Company. Google Books. 2018-12-21.
  3. Web site: The Story of Florida. Cash. William Thomas. 8 December 2018. American historical society, Incorporated. Google Books. 2018-12-21.

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