Henry Martyn Paynter: A Memoir is a biographical work written by Alice Moncure Paynter in 1895. The book chronicles the life of Henry Martyn Paynter, a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Congressman from Kentucky. The memoir begins with Paynter's early life and education, detailing his upbringing in a prominent Kentucky family and his studies at Centre College and the University of Virginia. It then follows his career as a lawyer and politician, including his service in the Kentucky House of Representatives and his election to Congress in 1890. The book also explores Paynter's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Elizabeth Clay and his relationships with his family and friends. Throughout the memoir, Alice Moncure Paynter provides insights into Paynter's character, his political beliefs, and his contributions to American society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or law, as well as for those interested in the life and career of Henry Martyn Paynter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.