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John PAINE 1661–1731

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John PAINE 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Mar 1661 · Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 26 Oct 1731 · Eastham
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Researchers connected through John PAINE 1661–1731

and 5 more tree owners connected with John PAINE 1661–1731

Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1661, John PAINE entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to thomas payne and mary snow paine. John PAINE passed away in 1731 in Eastham.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  5. 5
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  6. 6
    Record S968164303

  7. 7
    Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of John PAINE in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1731
Death of John PAINE in Eastham
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John PAINE

This ancestor line traces from Wrentham, Suffolk, England (1557) to Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1661) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John PAINE (1661–1731) was born in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Eastham. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

Related Records

John PAINE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John PAINE PTP
1661–1731
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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John PAINE's Descendants

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John PAINE PTP 1661–1731