Christopher Payne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Christopher Payne

American politician

Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1845

Place of Birth: Monroe County, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 05-Dec-1925

Profession: teacher, lawyer, politician, editor, journalist, publisher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Christopher Harrison (C.H.) Payne (1845–1925) was a prominent African-American religious, educational and political leader of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Despite being born in the American South during the time of slavery, Payne rose to a level of prominence achieved by few, regardless of race.
Among his many accomplishments was being the first African American elected to the West Virginia Legislature.