Who was Phoebe Payne?

Phoebe Payne (1594–1677) was born in Lavenham, Suffolk, , England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Phoebe in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Phoebe Payne 1594–1677

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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15 researchers on YourRoots have Phoebe Payne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 15 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1594 · Lavenham, Suffolk, , England

Died 25 Sep 1677 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father Sir William Payne

Mother Agnes Ann Neves

Siblings Dorothy Payne, Elizabeth Payne, Frances Payne, Judith Payne, Robert Payne, William Payne

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Marriages U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir William Payne

Agnes Ann Neves

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Phoebe Payne began in 1594 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England. Phoebe Payne passed away in 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1594

Birth of Phoebe Payne in Lavenham, Suffolk, England

Birth

1677

Death of Phoebe Payne in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phoebe Payne

This ancestor line traces from Lowick, Northamptonshire, England (1456) to Lavenham, Suffolk, England (1594) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phoebe Payne (1594–1677) was born in Lavenham, Suffolk, , England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Phoebe 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.
: 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.