James Fitch 1649–1727
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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
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Church Records First Congregational Church of Preston, Connecticut, 1698-1898
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5Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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6Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. III
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7Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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10Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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11Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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12Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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13Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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14Military Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars Pedigrees
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15Record 946.FTW
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16Record Historical collections : containing I. The Reformation in France, the rise, progress and destruction of the Huguenot Church : I
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17Record Historical notices of the First Congregational Church in Canterbury, Conn.
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18Record 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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19Record The one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the First Church of Christ in Manchester, Conn.
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20Record Twenty-fifth anniversary, Indiana Society of Mayflower Descendents
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21Record Waterman Family
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22Record World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Fitch
This ancestor line traces from England (1409) to Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1649) across 4 generations.
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