James Paine (1665–1728) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Paine 1665–1728

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1665 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 12 Nov 1728 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Paine

Mother Mary Snow

Siblings Capt Thomas Paine, Dorcas Paine, Eleazer Paine, Elisha Paine Rev, John Paine Deacon, Joseph Paine, Mary Paine, Nicholas Paine, Rebecca Paine, Samuel Paine Lieut

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Paine

Mary Snow

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

James Paine was born in 1665 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas paine and mary snow. James Paine passed away in 1728 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1665

Birth of James Paine in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1728

Death of James Paine in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Paine

This ancestor line traces from Disley, Cheshire East, England (1470) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 7 generations.

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: James Paine (1665–1728) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have James 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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