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Hugh Paine 1716–1748

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh Paine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Apr 1716 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 28 Nov 1748 · Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Thomas Paine
Mother Thankful Cobb (1687–1771)
Spouse Jerusha Rich
Children Bette Paine, Hugh Paine, Samuel Paine, Thankful Paine
Siblings Abner Paine, Ephraim Paine, Hannah Paine, James Paine, Mary Paine, Mercy Paine, Samuel Paine, Sarah Paine, Thankful Paine, Thomas Paine

Researchers connected through Hugh Paine 1716–1748

and 2 more tree owners connected with Hugh Paine 1716–1748

Biography

The story of Hugh Paine began in 1716 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Hugh Paine married jerusha rich, and had children including bette paine, hugh paine, samuel paine, thankful paine. Hugh Paine passed away in 1748 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Hugh Paine in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1716
Birth of Hugh Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1748
Death of Hugh Paine in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Paine

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1716) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hugh Paine (1716–1748) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 7 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.

Hugh Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hugh Paine PTP
1716–1748
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Thankful Cobb PTP
1687–1771
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
James Cobb PTP
1673–1757
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

Hugh Paine's Descendants

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HP
Hugh Paine PTP 1716–1748
  1. 1. Samuel Paine PTP 1683–1706