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Robert Thomas Harssant Paine\Payne 1586–1640

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Paine\Payne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1586 · Wrentham, Suffolk, England
Died 1 Mar 1640 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Paine Payne
Children Thomas Paine

Researchers connected through Robert Paine\Payne 1586–1640

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1586, Robert Thomas Harssant Paine, Payne entered the world in Wrentham, Suffolk, England, born to thomas paine payne. Robert Thomas Harssant Paine, Payne had children including thomas paine. Robert Thomas Harssant Paine, Payne passed away in 1640 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1586
Birth of Robert Thomas Harssant Paine, Payne in Wrentham, Suffolk, England
Birth
1640
Death of Robert Thomas Harssant Paine, Payne in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Paine\Payne

This ancestor line traces from (Redenhall), Norfolk, England (1510) to Wrentham, Suffolk, England (1586) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Paine\Payne (1586–1640) was born in Wrentham, Suffolk, England and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Robert Paine\Payne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Thomas Harssant Paine\Payne PTP
1586–1640
Wrentham, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Paine\Payne's Descendants

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