I have found a historian that might be able to answer some of the question, some of us have been asking about the Payne's of Fort Payne, Alabama. For instants the man from whom it got it's name. The historian Mr. John G. Chambers ,308 4th Street Nw. Fort Payne, Alabama 35967( 256)845-2864 . If anyone is iinsterested. I' m related to the Payne's in Fort Payne , Alabama and Franklin County, Georgia. I have been told we are related told ,I was related to Captain John G. Payne the man Fort Payne, Alabama is named after. i'm still looking for the connection. Carlene Payne Callahan ecarlene@webtv.net But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 19 When God's son,Jesus,died for you and me He paid for the price for, all our sins, and all the hurts, When He rose again, He gave us the promise of the greatest gift you and I could ever have- ETERNAL LIFE for those who believe. WILL YOU BELIEVE?