Rita’s Family: Ancestors of Helen Spencer |
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11938. William Payne (Gen 14) was born probably sometime around 1600 in England. His wife is unknown.
Payne is derived from Latin Paganus, meaning someone who lived out in the countryside. It later came to mean pagan and was given to people who were not baptized, or not of strong faith, but that meaning was lost long ago. The names Payne, Paine, Pain, Pane, etc., are all related, and were already widespread in England when the Domesday Book was recorded in 1086 AD.
Bill’s family also has a direct Payne line; as far as we know they are unrelated.
William and his wife probably had several children, but we only know of
11938.1. Susan Payne [5969] and John Ketcham are direct ancestors, separate page.
This page is just here to hold a place. It will be filled in as I get to it, check home page for updates.
I have a large amount of material to add, and expect completion no sooner than 2012.
Compiled by Bill Stupak. Last update: Sep 2010