King Payne

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King Payne (died 1812) was a son of Seminole high chief Cowkeeper and succeeded him as leading chief of the Seminoles upon his death in 1783. He led his people against the Spanish and Americans from Georgia and established a number of towns and villages, including Paynes Town in Paynes Prairie, both of which are named for him. Payne was killed in 1812 during a surprise raid by Colonel Daniel Newnan.

Preceded by:
Cowkeeper		 Leading chief of the Seminoles
1783 – 1812		 Succeeded by:
Bolek


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