Dorcas Paine 1701–1748
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas Paine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Dorcas Paine 1701–1748
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Dorcas Paine began in 1701 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Dorcas Paine married joseph jenkins, and had children including dorcas jenkins, experience jenkins, joseph jenkins, keziah jenkins, mary jenkins, patience jenkins, rebecca jenkins. Dorcas Paine passed away in 1748 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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3Record S968164303
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4Record S968164492
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas Paine
This ancestor line traces from Disley, Cheshire East, England (1470) to Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1701) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dorcas Paine (1701–1748) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Dorcas Paine's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record