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Payne, Charles

Military Information:

  • US Army
  • Deceased
  • QR Code
  • PVT (Private)
  • Indian Campaigns
  • Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
  • 1-Alpha List
  • US Indian Scouts

Bio:

Charles Payne was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Texas. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’3”. He was 21 when he first enlisted.

He completed 2 enlistments, serving from April 30, 1894 to February 25, 1901. He served under Lt. Fenton and Lt. Dupray. He was stationed at Ft. Clark and Ft. Ringold.

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