Who was James Hooker?

James Hooker (1666–1743) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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James Hooker 1666–1743

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Oct 1666 · Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 12 Mar 1743 · Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father Rev Samuel Hooker

Mother Mary Willett

Siblings Daniel Hooker, Dr Thomas Hooker, Hezekiah Hooker, John Hooker, Mary Hooker, Nathaniel Hooker, Roger Hooker, Samuel Hooker Jr, Sarah Hooker, William Hooker

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, … Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and … U.S., Sons of the American … Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Geni World Family Tree International, Find A Grave Index …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev Samuel Hooker

Mary Willett

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Hooker began in 1666 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. James Hooker passed away in 1743 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Military American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions
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Military Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
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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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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Record Geni World Family Tree
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Record International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1666

Birth of James Hooker in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1743

Death of James Hooker in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hooker

This ancestor line traces from Barley, Hertfordshire, England (1510) to Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut (1666) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Hooker (1666–1743) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 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 5 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.

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James Hooker PTP

1666–1743

Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA