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Joseph Hewitt 1731–1784

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Hewitt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 2 May 1731 · Stonington, New London, CT
Died 18 Nov 1784 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Joseph Hewitt
Mother Mary Cheesborough
Siblings Alden Hewitt, Anna Hewitt, David Hewitt, Hannah Hewitt, Mary Hewitt, Nathaniel Hewitt, Priscilla Hewitt, Prudence Hewitt, Samuel Hewitt

Researchers connected through Joseph Hewitt 1731–1784

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Hewitt 1731–1784

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Hewitt began in 1731 in Stonington, New London, CT. Joseph Hewitt passed away in 1784 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1731
Birth of Joseph Hewitt in Stonington, New London, CT
Birth
1784
Death of Joseph Hewitt in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Hewitt

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, , England (1538) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA (1731) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Hewitt (1731–1784) was born in Stonington, New London, CT and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 7 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.

Joseph Hewitt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Hewitt PTP
1731–1784
Stonington, New London, CT
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Hewitt's Descendants

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Joseph Hewitt PTP 1731–1784