Samuel Hitchcock 1717–1777
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Hitchcock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through Samuel Hitchcock 1717–1777
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1717, Samuel Hitchcock entered the world in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, born to john hitchcock and mary ball. Samuel Hitchcock passed away in 1777 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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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 Ancestry Family Tree
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7Record Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths, 1736-1809, First Church of Christ, Springfield, Mass.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hitchcock
This ancestor line traces from Stepney, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England (1571) to Springfield, Massachusetts (1717) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Hitchcock (1717–1777) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 10 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, 10 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 6 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.
Samuel Hitchcock's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record