John Payne 1722–1773
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Payne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Payne was born in 1722 in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, the child of jeremiah bean and ruth johnson. John Payne married hannah harriss, and had children including david payne. John Payne passed away in 1773 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.
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1Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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2Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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3Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, U.S.
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4Marriage Records Virginia, Compiled Marriages
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5Marriage Records Virginia Marriages Before 1824
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6Record Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1850
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Payne
This ancestor line traces from Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom (1470) to Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States (1722) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Payne (1722–1773) was born in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States and died in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. 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 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 8 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.
John Payne's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record