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Katharine Houghton Hepburn 1907–2003

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

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

Born 12 May 1907 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died 29 Jun 2003 · Fenwick, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Thomas Norval Hepburn
Mother Katherine Martha Houghton
Spouse Ludlow Ogden Smith
Siblings Margaret Houghton Hepburn, Marion Houghton Hepburn, Richard Hepburn, Robert H Hepburn, Thomas H Hepburn

Researchers connected through Katharine Hepburn 1907–2003

and 4 more tree owners connected with Katharine Hepburn 1907–2003

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

1907
Birth of Katharine Houghton Hepburn in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth
2003
Death of Katharine Houghton Hepburn in Fenwick, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katharine Hepburn

This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1907) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Katharine Hepburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Katharine Houghton Hepburn PTP
1907–2003
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Katharine Hepburn's Descendants

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Katharine Houghton Hepburn PTP 1907–2003