Who was Fannie Payne?

Fannie Payne (1882–1965) was born in Gaylesville, Alabama and died in Memphis, Hall, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Fannie Ethel Payne 1882–1965

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1882 · Gaylesville, Alabama

Died 3 Mar 1965 · Memphis, Hall, Texas, USA

Father Celia Ann Fesmire

Children Alta Mae Melton

Siblings George Samuel Payne, James Claude Payne, William Jess Payne

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Immediate Family

Parents

Celia Ann Fesmire

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Alta Mae Melton

Biography

In 1882, Fannie Ethel Payne entered the world in Gaylesville, Alabama, born to celia ann fesmire. Fannie Ethel Payne had children including alta mae melton. Fannie Ethel Payne passed away in 1965 in Memphis, Hall, Texas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1882

Birth of Fannie Ethel Payne in Gaylesville, Alabama

Birth

1965

Death of Fannie Ethel Payne in Memphis, Hall, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Fannie Payne

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Gaylesville, Alabama (1882) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Fannie Payne (1882–1965) was born in Gaylesville, Alabama and died in Memphis, Hall, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Fannie in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Celia Ann Fesmire

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Fannie Payne's Ancestors

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Fannie Ethel Payne PTP

1882–1965

Gaylesville, Alabama