Nicholas Paine (abt. 1663 - bef. 1733)

Born about 1663 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah (Higgins) Paine — married about 1699 (to 24 Jan 1732) in Eastham, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay [uncertain]

Descendants

Died before 16 Jan 1733 before about age 70 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay

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Biography

Nicholas Paine was probably born in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, say 1663. He was the son of Thomas and Mary (Snow) Paine.^[1]

He married Hannah Higgins about 1699, probably in Eastham. She was the daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Rogers) Higgins, probably born Eastham about 1672 and died there on 24 January 1731/2.^[1]

On 29 January 1714/5, “Nicholas Paine and wife Hannah sell to their brother, Jonathan Higgins Jr., a parcel of land given by our grandfather, Lieut. Joseph Rogers, in his last will and testament unto our honoured mother, Elizabeth Higgins deceased, both upland and swamp, our own absolute estate. Signed Nicholas Paine, Hannah Paine her mark.” ^[2]

Nicholas settled at Keaskakogansett and was a miller and farmer “and had not much to do with public affairs.” ^[3]

The will of Nicholas Paine of Eastham, dated 29 July 1732 and proved 16 January 1732/3, mentioned daughter Priscilla and her husband William Norcut; grandchildren Thankful Smith and Lois Freeman; daughters Abigail Higgins and Lydia Young; "cousin" (nephew) William Paine.^[4]

He died in Eastham between 29 July 1732 and 16 January 1732/3, the dates that his will was written and proved.^[4]

Children of Nicholas and Hannah (Higgins) Paine, first six recorded Eastham,^[5] last from his will:^[1]

1. Thankful Paine, b. 14 Mar 1699/1700.
2. Priscilla Paine, b. 16 Oct 1701.
3. Phillip Paine, b. 18 Nov 1704; d. 10 Apr 1725 Eastham.
4. Lois Paine, b. 29 Sep 1705.
5. Abigail Paine, b. 03 Aug 1707.
6. Hannah Paine, b. 24 Sep 1709; not mentioned in father's 1732 will; n.f.r.
7. Lydia Paine.

Probate

His probate records include:^[4]

“The twentieth ninth day of July, 1732, I Nicholas Paine of Eastham… do make… this my last will and testament…

I give all and singular my lands and meadows, together with my house and barn which I have in the town of Eastham, unto my son in law, William Norcut, and his wife, Precillah, my daughter…

Item. I give unto my two grand children namely Thankful Smith and Lois Freeman, thirty shillings apiece out of my moveable estate… I give the remainder of my moveable estate unto my two daughters in equal shares namely: to my daughter Abigail Higgins and Lydia Young, forever. I do constitute, make and ordain my cousin [nephew], William Paine, my sole Executor…

Nicholas Paine

In witness of
James Cole
Eleazar Cole
Israel Cole”

The estate was appraised on 12 Dec. 1733 for £512, 3s. ^[6]

In 1868 a rock was taken from the homestead on the easterly side of the road bearing the letters “N.P.” It was below the hill where Nicholas’ wind mill stood. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Austin, John D., Mayflower Families Through 5 Generations, Stephen Hopkins, Vol. 6 (Plymouth, MA: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2001 [3rd edition]), pp. 14, 43.
2. ↑ Chapin, Katharine Elizabeth. Richard Higgins: A Resident and Pioneer Settler at Plymouth and Eastham. Worcester, Mass. 1918. p. 48-9.
3. ↑ Early Settlers of Eastham- Josiah Paine, Esq. of Harwich- in Library of Cape Cod History and Genealogy- C.W. Swift, Pub., Yarmouthport, Founders’ Day Edition- 26 Aug. 1916- No. 32, book II, p. 27
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} Barnstable County Probate Records Vol. 5:174, will of Nicholas Paine, 5:175, inventory, Vol. 5:184, warrant for appraisal
5. ↑ Births, marriages, deaths, 1649-ca.1840; intentions of marriage, 1700-ca.1905, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L979-9X4R  : 27 September 2022), FHL microfilm 007009735, image 114, Eastham, Massachusetts, Volume 2, Births, & Deaths, 1654-1797, Page 21.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Paine, Henry D. Paine Family Records. New York. 1878. Vol. II, p. 57-8

See also:

• Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 18 April 2022), memorial page for Nicholas Paine (1663–unknown), Find A Grave: Memorial #65582802; Maintained by Linda Mac (contributor 47062703) Burial Details Unknown. (No gravestone photo.)
• Town records, 1654-1863 [Eastham, Massachusetts], database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9979-QJ7X : 27 September 2022), , FHL microfilm 007009743, image 331, Eastham, Massachusetts, Volume 2, Transcribed by order of the Town in 1856 by, H. Doane 2d, Town Clerk, Marriages, Births, & Deaths, 1654-1797, Page 5.