Samuel Hitchcock 1672–1727
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 9 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Hitchcock 1672–1727
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1672, Samuel Hitchcock entered the world in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to john hitchcock and hannah chapin. Samuel Hitchcock married sarah weller, and had children including deborah hitchcock, esther hitchcock, hannah hitchcock, john hitchcock, jonathan hitchcock, samuel hichcock, sarah hitchcock. Samuel Hitchcock passed away in 1727 in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.
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1Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hitchcock
This ancestor line traces from Paignton, Devonshire, England (1571) to Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1672) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Hitchcock (1672–1727) was born in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 4 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
Samuel Hitchcock's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record