Thankful Cobb 1687–1771
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful Cobb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 7 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Thankful Cobb 1687–1771
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thankful Cobb began in 1687 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Thankful Cobb married thomas paine, and had children including james paine, mary dyer, thankful paine, thomas paine. Thankful Cobb passed away in 1771 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thankful Cobb
This ancestor line traces from Romney, of Kent, England (1300) to Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1687) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thankful Cobb (1687–1771) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful 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 12 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.
Thankful Cobb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record