Who was George Payne?

George Payne (1759–1836) was born in King George, King George, Virginia, United States and died in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Henry Payne 1759–1836

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1759 · King George, King George, Virginia, United States

Died 15 Aug 1836 · Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States,

Father Francis Paine

Mother Mary Payne

Spouse Elizabeth Johnson

Children George Payne

Records

1810 United States Federal Census American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 London, England, Church of England … Kentucky, Land Grants

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Biography

The story of George Henry Payne began in 1759 in King George, King George, Virginia, United States. In 1810, George Henry Payne resided in Fauquier, Virginia, United States. George Henry Payne married elizabeth johnson, and had children including george payne. George Henry Payne passed away in 1836 in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States,.

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Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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Baptism Records London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
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Land Records Kentucky, Land Grants

Life Timeline

1759

Birth of George Henry Payne in King George, King George, Virginia, United States

Birth

1810

George Henry Payne resided here in Fauquier, Virginia, United States

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1828

George Henry Payne was baptized in England

Baptism

1836

Death of George Henry Payne in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States,

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Payne

This ancestor line traces from Dublin, Dublin, , Ireland (1722) to King George, King George, Virginia, USA (1759) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Payne (1759–1836) was born in King George, King George, Virginia, United States and died in Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, United States,. 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 George 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 2 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.
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