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William Hitchcock 1809–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 July 1809

Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 27 December 1891

Death Location: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Josiah Jr

Mother: Huldah Hitchcock

Spouse(s): Betsey Sherman

Children(s): Ellen Hitchcock, Sarah Hitchcock

William Hitchcock was born in 1809 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of Josiah Hitchcock Jr And Huldah Hitchcock. In 1870, William Hitchcock resided in Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. William Hitchcock married Betsey R Sherman, and had children including Ellen Hitchcock, Sarah E Hitchcock. William Hitchcock passed away in 1891 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Hitchcock was born in 1809 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of Josiah Hitchcock Jr And Huldah Hitchcock.
  • In 1870, William Hitchcock resided in Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William Hitchcock married Betsey R Sherman, and had children including Ellen Hitchcock, Sarah E Hitchcock.
  • William Hitchcock passed away in 1891 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Hitchcock's Ancestors

Self
William Hitchcock
1809–1891
Birth Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Josiah Hitchcock Jr
1767–1815
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Huldah Hitchcock
1768–1852
Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Lt. (Josiah) Hitchcock
1726–1819
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Martha Hitchcock
1726–1801
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Stephen Hitchcock
1738–1787
Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Ruth Stebbins
1738–1826
Probably Springfield, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
John Hitchcock
1692–1777
Abigail Stebbins
1695–1777
Luke Hitchcock
1691–1775
Martha Colton
1694–1754
Ebenezer Hitchcock
1694–1776
Ary Sheldon
1699–1760
Caleb MA
1712–1796
Elizabeth Warriner
1713–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1670–1751
Mary Ball
1673–1760
Samuel Brooks
1646–1708
Sarah Burt
1656–1746
Joanna Wolcott
1668–1755
Luke Hitchcock
1655–1727
Sarah Burt
1656–1746

William Hitchcock's Descendants

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William Hitchcock (20 July 1809–27 December 1891) m. Betsey (R) Sherman (28 November 1809–23 August 1877)
  1. 1. Ellen Hitchcock 1840–1842
  2. 2. Sarah (E) Hitchcock 1838–1904 m. George (R) Vining 1832–
    1. 1. Charles (Sumner) Vining 1880–1969 m. Ethel (Sepellman) Gary 1888–1972

William Hitchcock's Timeline

3 Records

1809
20 July 1809
Birth of William Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 61
William Hitchcock resided here in Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1891
27 December 1891
Age 82
Death of William Hitchcock in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 July 1809
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_618; Page: 248A
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_618; Page: 248A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 December 1891
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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