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Hugh Calkins 1659–1722

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh Calkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 23 Jun 1659 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 15 Sep 1722 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father John Calkins (1693–1776)
Mother Sarah Royce
Siblings David Calkins, Elizabeth Calkins, John Calkins, Mary Calkins, Samuel Calkins

Researchers connected through Hugh Calkins 1659–1722

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1659, Hugh Calkins entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to john calkins and sarah royce. Hugh Calkins passed away in 1722 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of Hugh Calkins in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1722
Death of Hugh Calkins in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Calkins

This ancestor line traces from Hatton, Waverton, Cheshire, England (1603) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1659) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hugh Calkins (1659–1722) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Hugh Calkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hugh Calkins PTP
1659–1722
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Calkins PTP
1693–1776
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Calkins PTP
1699–1755
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Hugh Calkins's Descendants

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Hugh Calkins PTP 1659–1722