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Stephen Paine 1626–1678

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Paine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 7 May 1626 · Great Ellingham, Norfolk, , England
Died 24 Jan 1678 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Moses Payne Paine
Mother Mary Benison
Siblings Elizabeth Paine, John Payne

Researchers connected through Stephen Paine 1626–1678

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Stephen Paine was born in 1626 in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England, the child of moses payne paine and mary benison. Stephen Paine passed away in 1678 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1626
Birth of Stephen Paine in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1678
Death of Stephen Paine in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Paine

This ancestor line traces from Frittenden, Kent, England (1581) to Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England (1626) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Paine (1626–1678) was born in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, , England and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 2 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.

Stephen Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Paine PTP
1626–1678
Great Ellingham, Norfolk, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Stephen Paine's Descendants

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Stephen Paine PTP 1626–1678