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James Fitch 1649–1727

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 18 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 18 trees
Death year and location consistent across 18 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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18 researchers on YourRoots have James Fitch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 18 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through James Fitch 1649–1727

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Biography

In 1649, James Fitch entered the world in Saybrook, CT, born to james fitch and priscilla mason. James Fitch married alice bradford, and had children including alice fitch, bridget fitch, daniel fitch, ebenezer fitch, jabez fitch, jeremiah fitch, jerusha fitch, john fitch, lucy fitch, theophilus fitch, thomas fitch, william fitch. James Fitch passed away in 1727 in Canterbury, CT.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Church Records First Congregational Church of Preston, Connecticut, 1698-1898

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. III

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    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV

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

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

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

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    Military Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars Pedigrees

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    Record 946.FTW

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    Record Historical collections : containing I. The Reformation in France, the rise, progress and destruction of the Huguenot Church : I

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    Record Historical notices of the First Congregational Church in Canterbury, Conn.

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    Record History of the Fitch family A.D. 1400-1930 : a record of the Fitches in England and America, including "pedigree of Fitch" cert

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    Record The one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the First Church of Christ in Manchester, Conn.

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    Record Twenty-fifth anniversary, Indiana Society of Mayflower Descendents

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    Record Waterman Family

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    Record World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1649
Birth of James Fitch in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT
Birth
1649
Birth of James Fitch in Saybrook, CT
Birth
1727
Death of James Fitch in Canterbury, Windham, CT
Death
1727
Death of James Fitch in Canterbury, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Fitch

This ancestor line traces from England (1409) to Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1649) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Fitch (1649–1727) was born in Saybrook, CT and died in Canterbury, CT. 18 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 18 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 4 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.

James Fitch's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Fitch PTP
1649–1727
Saybrook, CT
Parents
James FITCH PTP
1622–1702
Bocking, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Fitch's Descendants

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JF
James Fitch PTP 1649–1727 m. Alice Bradford PTP 1661–1745
  1. 1. Ebenezer Fitch PTP 1689–1724
  2. 2. Alice Fitch PTP 1713–1796