Who was Thomas Paine?

Thomas Paine (1729–1730) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Paine 1729–1730

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 3 Jul 1729 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 19 Aug 1730 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Reverend Thomas Paine

Mother Eunice Treat

Siblings Abigail Paine, Eunice Paine, Robert Treat Paine

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Reverend Thomas Paine

Eunice Treat

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1729, Thomas Paine entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to reverend thomas paine and eunice treat. Thomas Paine passed away in 1730 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1729

Birth of Thomas Paine in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1730

Death of Thomas Paine in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Paine

This ancestor line traces from Bestcote, Warwickshire, England (1471) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1729) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Paine (1729–1730) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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