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John C. Hitchcock 1642–1712

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 SEP 1642 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Died 9 FEB 1712 · Springfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father Luke Hitchcock (1614–1659)
Mother Elizabeth Gibbons
Spouse Hannah Chapin (1644–1719)
Children Elizabeth Hitchcock
Siblings Hannah Hitchcock, Luke Hitchcock

Researchers connected through John Hitchcock 1642–1712

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Biography

In 1642, John C. Hitchcock entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, born to luke hitchcock and elizabeth gibbons. John C. Hitchcock married hannah chapin, and had children including elizabeth hitchcock. John C. Hitchcock passed away in 1712 in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of John C. Hitchcock in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1712
Burial of John C. Hitchcock in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Burial
1712
Death of John C. Hitchcock in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hitchcock

This ancestor line traces from Fenny-Bentley, Derbyshire, England (1420) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (1642) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hitchcock (1642–1712) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America and died in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 8 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 C. Hitchcock PTP
1642–1712
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Luke Hitchcock PTP
1614–1659
Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Hitchcock's Descendants

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John C. Hitchcock PTP 1642–1712 m. Hannah Chapin PTP 1644–1719