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Paine Cleveland 1731–1773

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Paine Cleveland 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Aug 1731 · Canterbury, Conn
Died 25 Nov 1773 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Father Edward Cleveland
Mother Rebecca Paine (1705–1726)
Spouse Prudence Buswell
Children Susanna Cleveland
Siblings Deliverance Cleveland, Experience Cleveland, Johannah Cleveland, Palmer Cleveland, Rebecca Cleveland, Silas Cleveland, Solomon Cleveland

Researchers connected through Paine Cleveland 1731–1773

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Biography

In 1731, Paine Cleveland entered the world in Canterbury, Conn, born to edward cleveland and rebecca paine. Paine Cleveland married prudence buswell, susanna faulkner, and had children including susanna cleveland. Paine Cleveland passed away in 1773 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1731
Birth of Paine Cleveland in Canterbury, Conn
Birth
1761
Paine Cleveland was married in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1767
Paine Cleveland was married in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut Data is already there, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1773
Death of Paine Cleveland in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Paine Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Canterbury, Conn (1731) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paine Cleveland (1731–1773) was born in Canterbury, Conn and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Paine 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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Paine Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Paine Cleveland PTP
1731–1773
Canterbury, Conn
Parents
Unknown
Rebecca Paine PTP
1705–1726
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Paine Cleveland's Descendants

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Paine Cleveland PTP 1731–1773