Paine, Henry 1841 – 1914

PAINE, ALDRICH, DAY, CLARK

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HENRY PAINE.

Henry Paine, who has been a resident of Decorah for the past forty-six years, has since 1885 been prominently identified with insurance interests as state agent and adjuster for the Continental Insurance Company of New York. His birth occurred in Stark county, Ohio, on the 24th of December, 1841, his parents being Rufus and Narcissa (Aldrich) Paine, who were natives of Rhode Island and Massachusetts respectively. The father, a farmer by occupation, removed to Ohio in 1836 and in that state carried on agricultural and financial pursuits throughout the remainder of his life. His demise occurred in 1864 while his wife was called to her final rest in 1887.

Henry Paine was reared and educated in the state of his nativity and after putting aside his text-books became identified with mercantile interests, also engaging in the buying of grain. He also accepted a position with the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad as agent at Limaville, serving in that capacity for two years. In 1867 he came to Winneshiek county, Iowa, locating at Decorah, where he has remained continuously since and where he was actively engaged in the implement and insurance business until 1885. In that year he was appointed state agent and adjuster for the Continental Insurance Company of New York and has held that responsible position to the present time, discharging the important duties devolving upon him in a highly commendable and satisfactory manner.

On the 2d of March, 1865, Mr. Paine was united in marriage to Miss Frank L. Day, her parents being J. H. and Susan L. (Clark) Day, natives of New York. The father, a physician by profession, went to Limaville, Ohio, in an early day and there practiced medicine throughout the remainder of his life. Mr. and Mrs. Paine have two children, namely: Herbert D., who is married and resides in Decorah and who acts as special agent for Iowa in the service of the Continental Insurance Company; and Stella Louise, at home. In 1870 Mr. Paine built a handsome residence at the west end of Broadway, which has since remained the family home. In politics he is a republican, while his religious faith is that of the Congregational church. He is well known and highly esteemed in the city which has been his home for many years, and in the evening of a well spent life is surrounded by material comfort and a host of friends.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913

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