Christopher H. Payne, a Monroe County native who was the first African-American elected to the West Virginia legislature, died on December 5, 1925.
Learn more:
Biography of Christopher Payne
"Dr. Chris. H. Payne Dead; Early Leader
In Fayette"
Article From First Issue of the West
Virginia Enterprise
Masthead From First Issue of the
West Virginia Enterprise
Listing of Editors From First Issue of the
West Virginia Enterprise
Document-Based Questions
On This Day in West Virginia History: December
