Katharine Houghton Hepburn 1907–2003
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Katharine Hepburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Katharine Hepburn 1907–2003
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Katharine Houghton Hepburn began in 1907 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Katharine Houghton Hepburn married ludlow ogden smith, spencer bonaventure tracy. Katharine Houghton Hepburn passed away in 2003 in Fenwick, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Katharine Hepburn
This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1907) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Katharine Hepburn (1907–2003) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Fenwick, Middlesex, Connecticut, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Katharine 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 13 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.
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Katharine Hepburn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record