PAYNEs; Braintree MA, 1630s, then West; Paynes in England back to 1420
Sarah (Payne) King of MA & NY (1759-~1805), Her Family & All Her Ancestors

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Some Points of Interest

Sarah Payne’s husband, Simeon King, & her father, Joseph Ruggles Payne served in the Revolutionary War.

Sarah's daughter, Phebe King, married David Goodrich who grew up among the Shakers in Hancock MA.

Her cousin twice-removed, Moses Payne, Jr. married Abigail Adams who was a cousin once-removed of President John Adams.

Her great granduncle, William Veazie, was a Loyalist who left the Congregational faith of his forefathers to join the Episcopal Church.  His son was an Episcopal Bishop and Vesey Street in Manhattan is named after him.

Her g-g-grandaunt, Elizabeth (Payne) Adams, was killed in her bed by ‘friendly fire’ during an Indian attack.

Her g-g-granduncle, John Bass, married Ruth Alden whose parents were Mayflower passengers.

Her g-g-granduncle Dr. Benjamin. Tompson has been called the earliest native-born American poet (one poem included).

Her 8th great-grandfather, John Payne of Frittenden, County Kent, England, (b. 1420), left real estate (farms) in his will which can be seen on the Frittenden area FarmMap.  Frittenden is a very small village between Biddenden and Staplehurst (see VillageMap) which can be seen on the KentCountyMap.  The early wills, translated from Latin, are included.

Corrections & comments welcome.
Compiler: Karen Nilsen

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