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Thomas Paine 1613–1706

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8 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Jan 1613 · Wrentham, Waveney District, Suffolk, England
Died 16 Aug 1706 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert l (1586–1640)
Spouse Mary Paine
Children Mary Paine
Siblings Dorothy Payne, Elizabeth Payne, John Payne, Mary Payne, Nathaniel Payne
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Mary Paine
Children
Mary Paine

Biography

In 1613, Thomas Paine entered the world in Wrentham, Waveney District, Suffolk, England, born to robert thomas harssant paine payne l. Thomas Paine married mary paine, and had children including mary paine. Thomas Paine passed away in 1706 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  7. 7
    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Thomas Paine in Wrentham, Waveney District, Suffolk, England
Birth
1613
Birth of Thomas Paine in Wrentham, Waveney District, Suffolk, England
Birth
1706
Death of Thomas Paine in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1706
Death of Thomas Paine in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Paine (1613–1706) was born in Wrentham, Waveney District, Suffolk, England and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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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Robert l
1586–1640 · Father
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Thomas Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Paine PTP
1613–1706
Wrentham, Waveney District, Suffolk, England
Parents
Robert Thomas Harssant Paine\Payne l PTP
1586–1640
Wrentham, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Catherine Harssant PTP
1562–1620
Cookley, Suffolk Coastal District, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Paine's Descendants

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Thomas Paine PTP 1613–1706