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Samuel HITCHCOCK 1717–1777

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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13 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 09 Jun 1717 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 Apr 1777 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father
Mother Mary Ball (1673–1760)
Siblings , , , , , , , ,
Records
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Ancestry Family Tree Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths, 1736-1809, …

Researchers connected through Samuel HITCHCOCK 1717–1777

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Immediate Family

Parents
Mary Ball
1673–1760
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel HITCHCOCK was born in 1717 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john hitchcock ens and mary ball. Samuel HITCHCOCK passed away in 1777 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  13. 13
    Record Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths, 1736-1809, First Church of Christ, Springfield, Mass.

Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Samuel HITCHCOCK in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1777
Death of Samuel HITCHCOCK in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel HITCHCOCK (1717–1777) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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, 13 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.

Related Records

Mary Ball
1673–1760 · Mother

Samuel HITCHCOCK's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel HITCHCOCK PTP
1717–1777
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Ball PTP
1673–1760
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel HITCHCOCK's Descendants

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Samuel HITCHCOCK PTP 1717–1777