YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
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 1 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: A — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Apr 1670 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 04 Jul 1751 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Hitchcock (1692–1777)
Mother Hannah Chapin 4Xgg To Grover Cleveland 22Nd And 24Th President Of The United States
Spouse John Hitchcock (1692–1777)
Children Abigail Hitchcock, Eunice Hitchcock, Jershua Hitchcock, John Hitchcock, Joseph Hitchcock, Margaret HITCHCOCK, Mary Hitchcock, Mercy Hitchcock, Nathaniel Hitchcock, Samuel Hitchcock, Sarah Hitchcock, Thankful Hitchcock
Siblings David Chapin Hitchcock, Hannah Hitchcock, Luke Hitchcock, Mary Chapin Hitchcock, Nathaniel Hitchcock
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England & Wales, Christening Index, … Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church … New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese … DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor …
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through John Hitchcock 1670–1751

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

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of John Hitchcock began in 1670 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. John Hitchcock married john hitchcock, mary ball, and had children including abigail hitchcock, eunice hitchcock, jershua hitchcock, john hitchcock, joseph hitchcock, margaret hitchcock, mary hitchcock, mercy hitchcock, nathaniel hitchcock, samuel hitchcock, sarah hitchcock, thankful hitchcock. John Hitchcock passed away in 1751 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  4. 4
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  5. 5
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  6. 6
    Record Millennium File

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

  11. 11
    Church Records New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records

  12. 12
    Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of John Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1751
Death of John Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hitchcock

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Hitchcock (1670–1751) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 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 1 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
1692–1777 · Father
Hannah Chapin 4Xgg To Grover Cleveland 22Nd And 24Th President Of The United States
Mother

John Hitchcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hitchcock PTP
1670–1751
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Hitchcock PTP
1692–1777
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Hitchcock PTP
1692–1777
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Ball PTP
1673–1760
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

John Hitchcock's Descendants

1.
JH
John Hitchcock PTP 1670–1751 m. Mary Ball PTP 1673–1760 m. John Hitchcock PTP 1692–1777
  1. 1. Nathaniel Hitchcock PTP 1705–1749
  2. 2. Samuel Hitchcock PTP 1717–1777 m. Ruth Stebbins PTP 1722–1775
    1. 1. Elias Hitchcock PTP 1757–1810
    2. 2. Heman Hitchcock PTP 1762–1837
  3. 3. Mary Hitchcock PTP 1699–1787
  4. 4. John Hitchcock PTP 1692–1777
  5. 5. Margaret HITCHCOCK PTP 1712–1804