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Thomas Paine 1725–1802

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Paine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Apr 1725 · Eastham, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Jan 1802 · Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Father John Paine
Mother Alice Mayo (1686–1748)
Spouse Phebe Freeman
Children Clement Paine, David Paine Esq, Enoch Paine, Hannah Paine, James Paine Dr, Josiah Paine, Phebe Freeman Paine, Sarah Sally E Paine, Seth Paine, Thomas Paine Jr
Siblings Alice Paine, Hannah Paine, James Paine

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Biography

In 1725, Thomas Paine entered the world in Eastham, Massachusetts, USA, born to john paine and alice mayo. Thomas Paine married phebe freeman, sarah stewart, and had children including clement paine, david paine esq, enoch paine, hannah paine, james paine dr, josiah paine, phebe freeman paine, sarah sally e paine, seth paine, thomas paine jr. Thomas Paine passed away in 1802 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Death Records Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Thomas Paine in Eastham, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1786
Thomas Paine was married in Mount Desert, Hancock, Maine, USA
Marriage
1802
Death of Thomas Paine in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Paine

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Massachusetts, USA (1725) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Paine (1725–1802) was born in Eastham, Massachusetts, USA and died in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Thomas Paine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Paine PTP
1725–1802
Eastham, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Alice Mayo PTP
1686–1748
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Paine's Descendants

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Thomas Paine PTP 1725–1802