As delegate from massachusetts to the continental congress, he signed the declaration of independence. Declaration of independence in congress, july 4, 1776. Included are account books, cash books, writs, powers of attorney, records of court sessions, rulings, deeds, and mortgages. It is the story of people, of other autograph books and memorabilia of all sorts. The family of robert treat paine, signer of the declaration of independence, including maternal lines. The works in verse and prose, robert treat paine the works in verse and prose, of the late robert treat paine, jun. Thomas paine s arguments to break from the king of england were based on common sense. Robert treat paine united states statesman britannica. Robert treat paine was a lawyer cum politician and one of the founding fathers of america. Robert treat paine on founding fathers wiki page robert treat paine biography robert treat paine was a native of boston, where he was born, in the year 1731. How many signers of the declaration of independence owned. He served as the states first attorney general, and served as an associate justice of the massachusetts supreme judicial court, the states highest court. The world has lost one of its leading minds an ecologist who helped us understand how nature works in the most fundamental ways.
Lossing provides a brief biography of each signer of the declaration. Though he might have received the best education, his father died when he was in his teens, and william was required to take over the operations of the family farm. Robert treat paine iii changed the course of ecology and conservation through a unique combination of brilliant research, exuberant mentoring, playfulness and boundless. Robert treat paine famous quotes list and captions. He was graduated from washington now trinity college in hartford, conn. In 19, he was captain of harvards last undefeated, untied football team until 2001. The family tree for robert treat paine is still in the early stages of research. Robert treat paine biography childhood, life achievements. He graduated from harvard university in 1749 and was admitted to the massachusetts bar in 1757. The family of robert treat paine, signer of the declaration of independence, including maternal lines by paine, sarah cushing, b.
The family of robert treat paine, signer of the declaration of independence, including maternal lines sarah cushing paine, charles henry pope family press of d. Paine was reelected to represent massachusetts at the continental. The robert treat paine papers in 1770 robert treat paine rtp, 17311814 stood as counsel for the prosecution in the boston massacre trials. Robert treat paine the society of the descendants of the. This book originally published in 1848 by eminent 19thcentury historian, benson j. Samuel adams, john adams, robert treat paine, elbridge gerry. His father was a curator at the museum of fine arts in boston, an expert in japanese art who coauthored the art and architecture.
We necessarily pass over several years of his life, during which we meet no occurrences of sufficient importance to merit a notice in these pages. Robert treat paine bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Robert treat paine was named for his greatgrandfather, the lawyer and judge. The family tree listed here should not be considered exhaustive or authoritative. While paine is best remembered for his involvement in these two wellknown cases, he was a prominent public figure in massachusetts for over.
This series consists of papers created and acquired by robert treat paine in his merchant business, legal practice, and personal transactions. Paine established himself at taunton, in the county of bristol, where he resided for many years. Declaration of independence bill of rights institute. Robert treat paine march 11, 1731 may 11, 1814 was a massachusetts lawyer and politician, best known as a signer of the declaration of independence as a representative of massachusetts. The house survives remarkably intact, owing its continued existence to the familys dedication and care over generations, to the nonprofit friends of stonehurst robert treat paine historical trust, and to its current owner the city of waltham. During his time in congress, paine concentrated primarily on military and indian concerns. John hancock, president of the continental congress, signed it that day. Genealogy profile for robert treat paine robert treat paine 1861 1965 genealogy genealogy for robert treat paine 1861 1965 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Robert treat paine was born in boston, massachusetts, british america on march 11, 1731.
In 1891 robert paine studied sculpture at the aic and asl of nyc before beginning his art career as an armature builder for sculptor augustus saint gaudens. Robert treat paine papers massachusetts historical society. During world war i, storer was cited for bravery for his actions in. Mar 07, 2020 robert treat paine, american politician, jurist, member of the continental congress 177478, and signer of the declaration of independence. Robert treat paine 17311814 robert treat paine was elected to the continental congress, in 1774 and 1776, attorney general for massachusetts from 17771796, judge, supreme court of massachusetts from 17961804 and state counselor in 1804. Born thomas paine after his paternal grandfather, he changed his name to that of his recently deceased older brother in 1801, in part as a tribute to his father and in part to avoid.
Robert treat paine stonehurst, the robert treat paine estate. Robert treat paine robert treat paine biography poem. Robert treat paine march 11, 1731 may 11, 1814 was a signer of the declaration of independence as a representative of massachusetts. Paine s great grandfather was chief engineer to george washington during the revolution and one of washingtons pall bearers.
Robert treat paine was a native of boston, where he was born, in the year 1731. Thomas paine 1694 1757 genealogy genealogy for rev. Thomas paine 1694 1757 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen united states of america, when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the. Paine, robert treat paine iii, american ecologist born april, 1933, cambridge, mass. William floyd was born on long island on december 17, 1734. In 1912, he scored harvards first touchdown against yale since 1901 and was selected as a firstteam allamerican at the tackle position. Massachusetts lawyer and politician, best known as a signer of the declaration of independence as a representative of massachusetts, served as the states first attorney general, and as associate justice of the massachusetts supreme judicial court, the. Selftaught, he gained admittance to the bar of connecticut at the age of 23, and was soon thereafter appointed kings attorney to the town of norwich. Judge robert treat paine was born at boston in 1731, and was part of the generation of the first americans. He was the second son of robert treat paine, signer of the declaration of independence. Paine first won fame as an associate prosecuting attorney in the. Born in boston, massachusetts, on 11 march 1731, robert treat paine graduated from harvard in 1749, served as chaplain on the crown point expedition of 1755, and signed on as a whaler for a long sea voyage to carolina, europe, and greenland.
Little is known of his ancestry but the family was apparently welltodo. Paine, robert treat, 17311814, political figure in the american revolution american revolution, 177583, struggle by which the thirteen colonies on the atlantic seaboard of north america won independence from great britain and became the united states. Robert treat paine was a congregationalist and a devout christian. December 9, 1773 november, 1811 was an american poet and.
Covering his public and private lives, the published papers draws together correspondence to and from paine beginning with his days at harvard. The family of robert treat paine, signer of the declaration of independence. View more articles from the american advocate of peace and arbitration. Letter from robert treat paine is an article from the american advocate of peace and arbitration, volume 54. Author was christened thomas paine, and changed his name after the piece was published. Robert treat paine christian heritage fellowship, inc. Robert treat paine is the author of the art and architecture of japan 3. My kinsman who signed as thomas lynch jr owned slaves and a plantation as well. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Biography of robert treat paine, page 1 colonial hall. Samuel huntington was one of the several maverick public servants of his era, devoting nearly all of his life to public office. Robert treat paine robert treat paine poems poem hunter. Soper, alexander coburn, 1904publication date 1974. Almost two decades later, he prosecuted the shayss rebellion treason trials 17861787. Many of us have historical and political perspectives that an overwhelming majority of the colonists were in favor of breaking the tie with great britain. Robert treat paine, american politician, jurist, member of the continental congress 177478, and signer of the declaration of independence. In 1770 robert treat paine rtp, 17311814 stood as counsel for the prosecution in the boston massacre trials. Treat paine, in the robert treat paine papers at the massachusetts historical society. Get the best deals on collectible documents pre 1800 when you shop the largest online selection at. Sarah cobb was born on may 15, 1744, in taunton, massachusetts, where her father, captain thomas cobb, was a prominent citizen, magistrate, and member of the legislature. Remembering a keystone ecologist, robert paine the new. Paine, robert treat legal definition of paine, robert treat. Graduate of harvard in 1749 where he studied theology and law and practicing in boston.
Robert treat paine family tree along with family connections to other famous kin. Mar 22, 2006 the papers of robert treat paine is a selected edition of documents primarily from the robert treat paine collection at the massachusetts historical society. Ancestor charts showing the family relationships of stephen hopkins c1582c1644 to other famous people. Ancestor charts showing the family relationships of robert treat paine 1730311814 to other famous people. December 9, 1773 november, 1811 was an american poet and editor. Robert treat paine declaration of independence signer revolutionary war document march of 1780 signed twice by paine partially. His family had emigrated to america in 1654 and by the time of his birth were well established and wealthy. Published in the american musical miscellany, pages 211218. Genealogy charts for robert treat paine may include up to 30 generations of ancestors with source citations. Although many of the founding fathers acknowledged that slavery violated the core american revolutionary ideal of liberty, their simultaneous commitment to private property rights, principles of limited government, and intersectional harmony prevented them from making a bold move against slavery. Robert treat paine, lawyer, shipper, and politician, was born in edenton. Paine coined the keystone species concept to explain the relationship between pisaster ochraceus, a species of starfish, and mytilus californianus, a species of mussel. Sketches of the life, character and writings of the late robert treat paine, jun. Paine, with flourish, as massachusetts attorney general, a legal filing addressed to the honorable the justices of the inferior court of common pleas, holden in boston.
To which are prefixed, sketches of his life, character and writings, robert treat paine. Most know of the importance of the declaration of independence, but few know much about its signers. Paine, robert treat article about paine, robert treat by. Robert treat p aine march 11, 1731 may 11, 1814 was an american lawyer and politician, best known as a signer of the declaration of independ. After a brief career in the ministry, he became an eminent lawyer, politician, and judge. Paine felt a sense of duty toward those less fortunate. Massachusetts lawyer and politician, best known as a signer of the declaration of independence as a representative of massachusetts, served as the states first attorney general, and as associate justice of the massachusetts supreme judicial court, the states highest court.
Robert treat paine march 11, 1731 may 11, 1814 was an american lawyer and politician. Robert treat paine biography robert treat paine was a lawyer cum politician and one of the founding fathers of america. Robert treat paine storer was an american football player for harvard university. He studied law in london and then returned home in 1772. His health failing him, however, he removed with his family to the latter place. Robert treat p aine march 11, 1731 may 11, 1814 was an american lawyer and politician, best known as a signer of the declaration of independ ence as a.
Later he left congregationalism and calvinism and embraced unitarianism, which during that era was an alternative denomination within protestant. Robert treat paine was a vocal and involved member of the continental congress, often to the chagrin of those around him. His father was for some years the settled pastor of a church in weymouth, in the vicinity of boston. Wedding gallery stonehurst, the robert treat paine estate. A family home stonehurst, the robert treat paine estate. He also signed the final appeal to the king, known as the olive branch petition, in 1775. The top motivational quotation is and neer shall the sons of columbia be slaves, while the earth bears a plant, o by robert treat paine, american politician. The physical and financial needs of the new immigrant population overwhelmed bostons infrastructure, and governmentsponsored welfare did not yet exist. Paine was a delegate to the provincial congress in 177475, and the continental congress from 177478 signing the declaration of independence. He was politically engaged as soon as he returned home, and was commissioned a company commander in the south carolina regiment in 1775. Her mother was lydia leonard, whose father and grandfather were both called captain james leonard, had been prominent in the early history of bristol county. Autographs declaration signer robert treat paine signed document robert treat paine 17311814. Lives of the signers of the declaration of independence.
Robert treat paine march 11, 1731 may 11, 1814 was a signer of the declaration of independence as. Adams and liberty is written to the tune of the anacreontic song, and this is believed to be the first american book publication of the music of that song. Paine graduated from harvard in 1749 and, after trying teaching and the ministry, turned to the study of law and was admitted to the massachusetts bar in. He worked as a fulltime congregationalist clergyman, among other occupations, prior to signing the declaration of independence. Robert treat paine autograph document signed nov 21. Michael paine by steve jones i would like present several new items of evidence regarding the paine s that i have discovered since the last paine panel convened in 1996, and also share how efforts by myself and others to get the paine s deposed for testimony before the arrb fell on.
Robert treat bob paine iii april, 1933 june, 2016 was an american ecologist, who spent most of his career at the university of washington. Read all poems of robert treat paine and infos about robert treat paine. Robert treat paine business, legal, and financial papers, 16771814. Robert treat paine artist, fine art prices, auction records. He received an education in england and graduated with honors at cambridge. Robert treat paine, signed revolutionary war document, 1780. Hotels near stonehurst the robert treat paine estate. Admitted to the bar in 1757, he practiced first in. View all hotels near stonehurst the robert treat paine estate on tripadvisor. The art and architecture of japan by paine, robert treat, 19001965. His father was pastor of franklin road baptist church in weymouth but moved his family to boston in 1730 and subsequently became a merchant there.