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John HITCHCOCK 1670–1751

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

13 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through John HITCHCOCK 1670–1751

and 12 more tree owners connected with John HITCHCOCK 1670–1751

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Ball

Biography

In 1670, John HITCHCOCK entered the world in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, born to john calvin hitchcock and hannah chapin. John HITCHCOCK married mary ball, and had children including john hitchcock. John HITCHCOCK passed away in 1751 in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

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    Church Records New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records

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    Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of John HITCHCOCK in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts
Birth
1751
Death of John HITCHCOCK in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John HITCHCOCK

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America (1642) to Springfield, Massachusetts (1670) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John HITCHCOCK (1670–1751) was born in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts and died in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. 13 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, 13 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.

Related Records

John HITCHCOCK's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John HITCHCOCK PTP
1670–1751
Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John HITCHCOCK's Descendants

1.
JH
John HITCHCOCK PTP 1670–1751 m. Mary Ball PTP 1673–1760
  1. 1. John Hitchcock PTP 1692–1777