Benjamin Hitchcock 1730–1780
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Benjamin Hitchcock 1730–1780
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1730, Benjamin Hitchcock entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Colony of British America, born to john decon hitchcock and abigail stebbins. Benjamin Hitchcock married elizabeth ives 002, and had children including samuel hitchcock 002. Benjamin Hitchcock passed away in 1780 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Hitchcock
This ancestor line traces from Dunton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom (1455) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Colony of British America (1730) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Hitchcock (1730–1780) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Colony of British America and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
Benjamin Hitchcock's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record