Josiah Hitchcock 1726–1819
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Josiah Hitchcock 1726–1819
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Immediate Family
Biography
Josiah Hitchcock was born in 1726 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john hitchcock and abigail stebbins. In 1810, Josiah Hitchcock resided in Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. Josiah Hitchcock passed away in 1819 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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6Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Hitchcock
This ancestor line traces from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA (1692) to Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA (1726) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Hitchcock (1726–1819) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah 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
Josiah Hitchcock's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record