John Hitchcock 1692–1777
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7 researchers on YourRoots have John Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Hitchcock 1692–1777
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1692, John Hitchcock entered the world in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, born to john hitchcock and mary ball. John Hitchcock passed away in 1777 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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7Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hitchcock
This ancestor line traces from Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England (1598) to Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts (1692) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Hitchcock (1692–1777) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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 4 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