Rosanna Catherine Payne
Rosanna Catherine Payne (née Stark) (March 19, 1884 – October 31, 1954) was an American businesswomen, teacher, and politician. Born in Harris, Minnesota, Payne went to the Harris public schools and to Caton Business College. She was involved with the general mercantile and real estate/loan businesses in Ball Club, Minnesota. Harris also owned a farm and was a teacher. Harris served as postmistress for Ball Club, Minnesota. From 1927 to 1932, Payne served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was a Democrat. Payne died at her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes 1884 births 1954 deaths People from Harris, Minnesota People from Itasca County, Minnesota Businesspeople from Minnesota Educators from Minnesota 20th-century American women educators 20th-century American educators Farmers from Minnesota Women state legislators in Minnesota Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Minnesota postmasters 20th-century American women politicians 20th-century American politicians 20th-century American businesspeople Schoolteachers from Minnesota