Researching Charles Payson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 13 people with the Payson surname? In that year Payson was ranked number 3566 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Charles means "Man, strong" and is of German origin.
Records of Charles Payson on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Charles Payson and the Payson Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Payson surname in the USA? Payson is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Charles Payson
Charles Payson
Charles Payson (May 2, 1837 – July 11, 1913), of Massachusetts, was a United States diplomat. He served as United States Third Assistant Secretary of State from June 22, 1878 to June 30, 1881.
Payson was born in Messina, Sicily on May 2, 1837.
In 1881, United States Secretary of State James G. Blaine removed Payson from office so that his son, Walker Blaine, could become Third Secretary. At that time, Payson became U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Denmark, holding that office from August 12, 1881 to February 23, 1882.
After the ending of Payson's diplomatic duties in 1882, the Paysons lived mainly in Europe. Payson died at the in Aix-les-Bains, France on July 11, 1913. His remains were transported to Vevey, Switzerland, where he was buried.
Payson's wife Fanny was the daughter of Governor of Wisconsin Cadwallader C. Washburn.
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