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Stephen Paine 1716–1797

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Paine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Aug 1716 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Died 29 Dec 1797 · Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Spouse Sarah Thornton
Children Benjamin Paine, Hannah Paine, Jamina Paine, Jonathan Paine, Joseph Paine, Martin Paine, Mary Paine, Nathan Paine, Sarah Paine, Stephen Paine

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Biography

In 1716, Stephen Paine entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. Stephen Paine married sarah thornton, and had children including benjamin paine, hannah paine, jamina paine, jonathan paine, joseph paine, martin paine, mary paine, nathan paine, sarah paine, stephen paine. Stephen Paine passed away in 1797 in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

  2. 2
    Record Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930

Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Stephen Paine in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Birth
1797
Death of Stephen Paine in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Paine (1716–1797) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island and died in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Stephen Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Stephen Paine PTP
1716–1797
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
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Stephen Paine's Descendants

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Stephen Paine PTP 1716–1797
  1. 1. Nathan Paine PTP 1741–1818