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Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock 1739–1816

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 5 Oct 1739 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Jul 1816 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Hitchcock (1717–1777)
Mother Ruth Stebbins (1722–1775)
Siblings Arthur Hitchcock, Editha Hitchcock, Elias Hitchcock, Eunice Hitchcock, Gaius Hitchcock, Heman Hitchcock, Lois Hitchcock, Margaret Hitchcock, Naomi Hitchcock, Oliver Hitchcock, Samuel Hitchcock Jr
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1739, Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, born to samuel hitchcock and ruth stebbins. Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock passed away in 1816 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1739
Birth of Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1816
Death of Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Hitchcock

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1604) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1739) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Hitchcock (1739–1816) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Ruth 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Samuel Hitchcock
1717–1777 · Father
Ruth Stebbins
1722–1775 · Mother

Ruth Hitchcock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock PTP
1739–1816
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Hitchcock PTP
1717–1777
Springfield, Mass
Ruth Stebbins PTP
1722–1775
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown
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Ruth Hitchcock's Descendants

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Ruth Stebbins Hitchcock PTP 1739–1816