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DOROTHY CECELLIA PAYSON (born BUGGEY), 1911 - 1991
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Dorothy (Parris) Payson (born Sweetland), 1809 - 1867
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Dorothy Parris Payson (born Sweetland), 1809 - 1867
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy E. Banks (born Payson), 1825 - 1912
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy E. BANKS (born PAYSON), born 1825
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy "10th Cousin 4+ Removed Wife" Payson (born TERRY), 1892 - 1970
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy "Bullitt" Payson (born Terry), 1892 - 1970
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy E. Banks (born Payson), 1825 - 1912
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy E Banks (born Payson), 1825 - 1912
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy E. Payson, 1825 - 1912
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy E. Payson, 1825 - 1912
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Banks (born Payson), 1827 - 1912
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Dorothy Payson (born Henline), 1893 - 1964
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Dorothy Payson (born Norton), Circa 1887 - 1963
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Dorothy Payson (born Norton), Circa 1887 - 1963
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Dorothy Payson (born Norton), Circa 1887 - 1963
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Dorothy T. Payson in Sun Journal - June 16 1952
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Dorothy Payson in Sun Journal - Apr 24 1946
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Dorothy E. Payson in Bangor Daily News - Aug 30 1982
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and AustraliaDorothy Eisenhard Payson, 1901 - 1975
BillionGravesDorothy Ross Payson, 1898 - 1984
BillionGravesDorothy Cecelia Payson (born Buggey), 1911 - 1991
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Dewey Payson (born Norton), 1886 - 1972
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Glenn Payson (born Eisenhard), 1901 - 1975
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Dewey Dana (born Payson), 1916 - 1989
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Payson (born Terry), 1892 - 1970
Geni World Family TreePatricia Dorothy Payson (born Wallace), 1935 - 2019
Geni World Family TreeDorothy Banks (born Payson)
Geni World Family TreeDorothy Payson
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Dorothy Payson (born Daniels), born 1910
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Dorothy E. Payson, born Circa 1937
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Dorothy D. Dana (born Payson)
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Dorothy Dewey Norton
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)Dorothy Goudey Payson, born 1894
Canada, New Brunswick Births, 1801-1921Dorothy Goudey Payson, born 1895
Canada, New Brunswick Births, 1801-1921
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1934
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1948
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy L Payson, born Circa 1915
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy E Payson, born Circa 1902
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1929
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1919
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1922
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1927
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1897
1921 Canada Census
Dorothy Mae Payson, born Circa 1924
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Dorothy Payson
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Dorothy Payson
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Dorothy Payson, born Circa 1901
1901 England & Wales Census
Dorothy Payson, 1918 - 1992
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997Dorothy E. Payson, 1937 - 2019
United States, Veterans Burials
Dorothy Payson, born 1886
Boston, Massachusetts Passenger Lists, 1891-1943
Dorothy Payson, born 1886
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- Dora Paysen
- Dorothea Paysinger
- Doroty Paysnick
- Dot Paysour
- Dottie Payton
- French: Dorothée Payson
- Italian: Dorotea Payson
- Japanese: ドロシー・ペイソン (Doroshī Peison)
- Russian: Дороти Пейсон (Doroti Payson)
- Spanish: Dorotea Payson


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- USA 39%
- United Kingdom 11%
The first name Dorothy has its origins in the Greek name "Dorothea," which means "gift of God" (from "doron," meaning gift, and "theos," meaning God). This name first appeared in ancient Greece and was popularized in early Christian communities, reflecting the religious significance of divine gifts. Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with piety and virtue, embodying qualities of kindness and generosity. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, including "Dorottya" in Hungarian, "Dorotea" in Spanish and Italian, and "Dorte" in Danish. The name has also seen various spellings, such as "Dorothy" and "Dorithy," with the former being the most widely recognized in English-speaking countries. Over the centuries, Dorothy has remained a popular name, often linked to literary and cultural figures, further solidifying its place in history.
The last name Payson has its origins in England, deriving from the Old French personal name "Paison," which itself is a diminutive of "Pace," meaning "peace." This surname likely first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in regions where Norman influence was strong following the Conquest of 1066. The name is associated with characteristics of peace and tranquility, possibly indicating that the early bearers were seen as peacemakers or had occupations related to maintaining harmony within their communities. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Payson" in the United States and "Peyson" in some French-speaking regions, reflecting the phonetic adaptations and spelling changes that occur as names migrate across borders. While the name is not exceedingly common, it has maintained a degree of historical significance, particularly in genealogical studies tracing lineage back to medieval England.
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