George Eustis Paine

George Eustis Paine (August 27, 1920 – September 23, 1991) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born on August 27, 1920, in Islip, New York, Suffolk County, New York., the son of George Eustis Paine (1894–1953)^[1] and Helen (Ellis) Paine (1895–1948).^[2] The Paines lived in Willsboro, Essex County, where they owned a pulp mill which had been taken over by George Jr's grandfather Augustus G. Paine, Jr. (1866–1947).^[3] George Jr attended St. Mark's School in Southboro, Massachusetts. In July 1941, he married Joan Widener Leidy (1923–1988), a granddaughter of Joseph E. Widener (1871–1943).^[4] They had two children, and divorced in 1950.^[5]

Paine was a member of the New York State Senate (39th D.) from 1961 to 1964, sitting in the 173rd and 174th New York State Legislatures.

He died on September 23, 1991.^[6]

References

1. G. EUSTIS PAINE, 59, INDUSTRIALIST in the New York Times on March 28, 1953 (subscription required)
2. Mrs. Paine, Visitor Here, Found Dead in The Saratogian on April 28, 1948
3. "History of Flat Rock Camp and the Paine Family Property" at Lake Champlain Committee
4. "Milestones" in TIME from July 28, 1941
5. Widener heir's legacy: A home for the homeless at philly.com
6. "George Eustis Paine" at the Political Graveyard