Paton to Payton
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Paton to Payton
I am looking for any information on my great grandfather, Thomas Paton, born about July 1857 in Ohio. He illegally changed his last name from Paton to Payton, to ensure correct pronounciation. His son's name appeared as Charles Franklin Payton on his birth certificate. I beleive that my great grandfather's family (his mother and father) are from England but I do not know. If any one can help me get past this road block, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.