Hugh Paine (1716–1748) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Paine 1716–1748

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1716 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 28 Nov 1748 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas Paine Iv

Mother Thankful Cobb

Siblings Abner Paine, Ephraim Paine, Hannah Paine, James Paine, Mary Paine, Mercy Paine, Samuel Paine, Sarah Paine, Thomas Paine

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … S968164492

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Paine Iv

Thankful Cobb

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hugh Paine began in 1716 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Hugh Paine passed away in 1748 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1716

Birth of Hugh Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1748

Death of Hugh Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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, United States and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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.
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