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James Paine 1712–1734

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Apr 1712 · Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 2 Apr 1734 · Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Paine
Mother Thankful Cobb
Siblings Abner Paine, Ephraim Paine, Hannah Paine, Hugh Paine, Mary Paine, Mercy Paine, Paine , Samuel Paine, Sarah Paine, Thankful Paine, Thomas Paine Jr

Researchers connected through James Paine 1712–1734

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1712, James Paine entered the world in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to paine and thankful cobb. James Paine passed away in 1734 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
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1712
Birth of James Paine in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1712
Birth of James Paine
Birth
1734
Death of James Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1734
Death of James Paine
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Paine

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA (1712) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Paine (1712–1734) was born in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 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.
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James Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Paine PTP
1712–1734
Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Paine's Descendants

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JP
James Paine PTP 1712–1734