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Joseph Paine 1745–1817

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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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A Reliability
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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 Joseph 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Feb 1745 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 16 Sep 1817 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Barnabas Paine (1705–1768)
Mother Mary Purington
Spouse Rebekah Rich
Siblings Barnabas Paine, Elizabeth Paine, Hannah Paine, Jemima Paine, Jerusha Paine, Joshua Paine, Mary Paine, Mercy Paine, Phebe Paine, Ruth Paine

Researchers connected through Joseph Paine 1745–1817

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Rebekah Rich
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1745, Joseph Paine entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to barnabas paine and mary purington. Joseph Paine married rebekah rich. Joseph Paine passed away in 1817 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record S968164492

  3. 3
    Record S968340820

  4. 4
    Record S968341788

Life Timeline

1745
Birth of Joseph Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1817
Death of Joseph Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Paine

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1745) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Paine (1745–1817) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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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Joseph Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Paine PTP
1745–1817
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Barnabas Paine PTP
1705–1768
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Paine's Descendants

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JP
Joseph Paine PTP 1745–1817