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John Hitchcock 1642–1712

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have John Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 10 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1642 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 9 Feb 1712 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Luke Hitchcock (1655–1727)
Mother Elizabeth Gibbons
Siblings Calvin Hitchcock, Hannah Hitchcock, John Hitchcock, Kids Hitchcock, Luke Hitchcock, Mathias Hitchcock, Mercy Hitchcock

Researchers connected through John Hitchcock 1642–1712

and 9 more tree owners connected with John Hitchcock 1642–1712

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Hitchcock began in 1642 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. John Hitchcock passed away in 1712 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of John Hitchcock in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1712
Death of John Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hitchcock

This ancestor line traces from Fenny Compton, Warwick, ENGLAND (1614) to New Haven, CT, USA (1642) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hitchcock (1642–1712) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.

John Hitchcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hitchcock PTP
1642–1712
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Luke Hitchcock PTP
1655–1727
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Luke Hitchcock PTP
1655–1727
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Hitchcock's Descendants

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John Hitchcock PTP 1642–1712