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James Robert Payne 1579–1623

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Payne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1579 · Niton, Isle of Wight, England
Died 05 Jan 1623 · Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Spouse Georgia Ann Baxter
Children Elizabeth Gertrude Payne, Jennifer Elizabeth Jennie Payne

Researchers connected through James Payne 1579–1623

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Biography

The story of James Robert Payne began in 1579 in Niton, Isle of Wight, England. James Robert Payne married georgia ann baxter, and had children including elizabeth gertrude payne, jennifer elizabeth jennie payne. James Robert Payne passed away in 1623 in Gaston, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1579
Birth of James Robert Payne in Niton, Isle of Wight, England
Birth
1623
Death of James Robert Payne in Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Payne

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Niton, Isle of Wight, England (1579) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Payne (1579–1623) was born in Niton, Isle of Wight, England and died in Gaston, North Carolina, USA. 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 (B) 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 4 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.

James Payne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Robert Payne PTP
1579–1623
Niton, Isle of Wight, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Payne's Descendants

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James Robert Payne PTP 1579–1623