Payson may refer to:

Places in the United States

* Payson, Arizona * Payson, Illinois * Payson, Utah

People

Edward Payson Edward Payson (July 25, 1783October 22, 1827) was an American Congregational preacher. He was born at Rindge, New Hampshire, where his father, Rev. Seth Payson (1758–1820), was pastor of the Congregational Church. His uncle, Phillips Payson (1 ...

(1783–1827), American Congregational preacher * (1893–1927), American botanist * Harold Payson (1928–2011), U.S. boatbuilder and designer *

Joan Whitney Payson Joan Whitney Payson (February 5, 1903 – October 4, 1975) was an American heiress, businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts and art collector, and a member of the prominent Whitney family. She was also co-founder and majority owner of ...

(1903–1975), American businesswoman and New York Mets owner * Phillips Payson (1704–1778), American minister for the town of Dorchester, Massachusetts from 1728 * Samuel Phillips Payson (1736–1801), American minister for the town of Chelsea, Massachusetts from 1757 *

William Farquhar Payson William Farquhar Payson (18 February 1876 – April 15, 1939) was an American author and editor. Early life He was born in New York City on February 18, 1876. He was a son of Francis and Mary F. (née Dabney) Payson. Among his siblings was Mary Dab ...

(1876–1939), notable American author *

William P. Richardson (law school dean) William Payson Richardson (November 6, 1864 – August 29, 1945) was the co-founder and first Dean of Brooklyn Law School, a position he held for the years 1901–1945. He was also a legal scholar, and authored many books. Biography Richardson w ...

(1864–1945), American co-founder and first Dean of Brooklyn Law School {{disambiguation, geo, surname