Moses Paine (1695–1764) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Moses Paine 1695–1764

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 28 Sep 1695 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Oct 1764 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Paine

Mother Hannah Shaw

Siblings Abigail Paine, Barnabas Paine, Elkanah Paine, Hannah Paine, Hugh Paine, Jonathan Paine, Joshua Paine, Lydia Paine, Phebe Paine, Thomas Paine

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index S968164303 S968340820 S968341788

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Paine

Hannah Shaw

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Moses Paine was born in 1695 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas paine and hannah shaw. Moses Paine passed away in 1764 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record S968164303
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Record S968340820
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Record S968341788

Life Timeline

1695

Birth of Moses Paine in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1764

Death of Moses Paine in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Paine

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA (1695) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Moses Paine (1695–1764) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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 6 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.
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