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Joshua Paine 1732–1782

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Nov 1732 · Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Died 25 May 1782 · Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father Elkanah Paine

Mother Reliance Young

Spouse Elizabeth Atkins

Children Elizabeth Paine

Siblings Elisha Paine, Elkanah Paine Jr, Phineas Paine, Reliance Paine, Sarah Paine

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … S968164492

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In 1732, Joshua Paine entered the world in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA, born to elkanah paine and reliance young. Joshua Paine married elizabeth atkins, and had children including elizabeth paine. Joshua Paine passed away in 1782 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Record S968164492

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1732

Birth of Joshua Paine in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

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1782

Death of Joshua Paine in Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Paine

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA (1732) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua Paine (1732–1782) was born in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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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