HITCHCOCK by Bob Gleason 17 April 1990 ------------------------------------------------ I have the "Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family", 1894, by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock on microfiche here and will be happy to search it for anyone needing Hitchcock (Matthias / Luke) information. > A correspondent says: > Matthias (1610-1669) > John ( -1716) > Mary (1676- ) m. Benjamin BEACH > (she was born Wallingford,CT) This is correct, according to the above cited book. I am descended from Mary's brother, John. Concerning John (s. of Matthias), Mrs. Hitchcock shows him m.(1) 18 Jan 1670, Abigail MERRIMAN da. of Capt. Nathanial MERRIMAN. She was b. 18 Apr 1654. The introduction to the above-mentioned genealogy states, ". . . It would probably not be difficult to tract the ancestry back to England of the descendants of Thomas Hitchcock who at the age of 22 came to Virginia in the "Paule of London," or of the Thomas Hitchcock who with Alice his wife came to Virginia in the "Marygold" in 1624 and settled on Hog Island, or of William Hitchcock who sailed in 1635 in the "Plaine Joan" for Virginia. But Matthias, Luke and Edward came and left no trail behind them. Probably they were men in the humbler walks of life. . ." **** The full title of Mrs. Hitchcock's book is "The Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family who are Descended from Matthias Hitchcock of East Haven, Conn., and Luke Hitchcock of Wethersfield, Conn." **** From what is said in the introduction it does not seem that Edward is the FATHER of Matthias, but PERHAPS a brother or cousin. Their relationship is not mentioned. ====================================================================== ROBERT GLEASON, 166 Brighton Ave., E. Orange, NJ 07017 / (201) 676-2068 ====================================================================== 20 Apr 90 06:53:58 From: James Davis To: Bob Gleason Subj: HITCHCOCK ------------------------------------------------ Thanks for the info from the Hitchcock book. How many total pages in the book? I descend as follows: Matthias ( ? -1669) m. Elizabeth ____ ( ? -1676) Elizabeth (1651- ? )(m1.1672 Anthony HOWD) m2.1677 John NASH (1650-1683) <----- This family is also shown in "Families of Ancient New Haven", 1923, Donald L. Jacobus in Vol.3, p.749/50. James R. Davis 6708 Austin Way, Sacramento, CA 95823 (913)-393-9186 024/945 27 May 90 13:32:08 From: Bob Gleason To: James Hickox Subj: Hitchcock Attr: ------------------------------------------------ > Bob, I am referencing your April 17, 90 message to Jim Davis > concerning Hitchcock. Could you tell me where you obtained the > Micofiche of the book and what the price was. University Microfilms International Research Collections Barbara Roe 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 Their catalog No. G122. Hitchock, Mary Lewis Judson, 1831- The genealogy of the Hitchcock family who are descended from Matthias Hitchcock of East Haven, Conn., and Luke Jitchcock of Wethersfield, Conn. / compiled by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock, Sr. Amherst, Mass. ; Hitchcock, 1894. vii, 555, [1]p., [15] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm. I. Marsh, Dwight Whitney, 1823- 7 microfiche. They charge $5.00/microfiche. That makes it $35.00. Good Luck, Bob. --- FD 1.99c * Origin: Kin Ships - East Orange, NJ - (201) 676-7066 - (1:269/123) (1:269/123) 300/51 099/892 9 Jun 90 06:50:20 From: James Davis To: Reed Livingston Subj: HITCHCOCK - NICHOLS, ROGERS, PERRY, WRAXHALL Attr: recvd ------------------------------------------------ I am no expert on the wife of Matthias HITCHCOCK. I have found a few suggestions but no good references. Elizabeth 1621?-1676 (who m. Matthias HITCHCOCK 1610?-1669) may have been the dau. of Iltyd NICHOLS. See "The Nichols Families In America", 1919, Leon N. Nichols, and "Genung Genealogy", 1905, Mrs. Josephine Genung Nichols (wife of Leon N. Nichols). Have not seen these but understand they are not conclusive on this connection. In "New England Marriages Prior to 1700", 1987 2nd Ed., by Clarence A. Torrey it is suggested that Elizabeth ROGERS married Matthias HITCHCOCK between 1640 and 1650. In "Genealogical Gleanings in England, 1883-1899", , H. F. Waters, p.882 is listed the 1655 will of Abraham WRAXHALL of White Friar, London which lists Elizabeth HITCHCOCK. Another reference on Matthias HITCHCOCK is "Families of Ancient New Haven" (Am. Genealogist), 1923 by Donald L. Jacobus, Vol.3, pp.749-750. Somewhere I saw it suggested the Elizabeth's name was ROGERS or PERRY, but now am unsure of the source. I hope this is some help. Let me know if you find anything. James R. Davis, 6708 Austin Way, Sacramento, CA 95823 (916)-393-9186 --- * Origin: Dynasty-Box 12, Elk Grove, CA 95759 (Opus 1:203/10) 141/250 39 269/101 159/698 14 Jun 90 09:39:58 From: Reed Livingston To: James Davis Subj: Virkus Attr: ------------------------------------------------ James - First, let me repeat what Sandy said - that Virkus is not considered to be a very reliable source. What I have is "Immigrant Ancestors, A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America before 1750," edited by Frederick Adams Virkus, extracted from Volume VII "Compendium of American Genealogy." What is written about Matthias HITCHCOCK is as follows: HITCHCOCK, Matthew, or Matthias (1614-69), from Eng. in the "Susan and Ellen," to Boston and Watertown, Mass., 1635; removed to New Haven: m Elizabeth ________. My reprint is from Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1986 and the information is on p. 38. Reed --- * Origin: SOURCE OF MAGIC Northeast Roots HST 203-431-4687 (Opus 1:141/725) Date: Sun Oct 28 1990 08:27:25 From: James Davis To: All Subj: HITCHCOCK Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- I've seen several HITCHCOCK researchers on this echo and this book should be of interest to them if they are interested in Matthias HITCHCOCK (ca.1610-1669) of Watertown, MA and East Haven, CT. Also some on Luke HITCHCOCK ( ?? -1659) of New Haven and Weathersfield, CT. "The Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family", 1894, D.W.Marsh is available from Higginson Books, 14-GH Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970. Listed at $84.50, on sale for $61.50. Plus $2.00 postage and handling. This is a 8 1/2" x 11" reprint. I saw this in the Genealogical Helper May/June 1990 page 196. I believe this is the same book as authored and published by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock, Sr. in 1894. Original book was 555 pages. The ad said this book was by D.W.Marsh. My copy of the coversheet says Mrs. Hitchcock was the compiler and publisher and Mr. Marsh was the arranger for press. I am interested in exchanging other references on this family. James R. Davis, 6708 Austin Way, Sacramento, CA 95823 (916)-393-9186 --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: Time Traveler -- Sacramento, CA (1:203/42.0) Date: Sat Mar 02 1991 13:53:08 From: James Davis To: Bob Gleason Subj: HITCHCOCK, HOWD, NASH, MERRICK, MOSS, MERRIMAN, THOMPSON, LI Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- About 12/19/90: Bob, you say you found: "Richard HISCOCKES b. abt. 1556 in All Cannings, Wiltshire, England m. ? b. abt. 1560 in All Cannings. "their son John HISCOCKES b. 01 July 1586 in All Cannings m. Mary FRANKLIN of Kinnett, Wiltshire, England b. abt . 1590. John died in All Cannings 12 June 1629. "their children are Matthias b. abt. 1610 Wiltshire, Luke b. 1614 in Warwick or Marlborough, Edward and Thirza. I think a correspondent mentioned this to me but I don't think I got the details. I'll have search through my Hitchcock folder and let you know. I am definitely interested in what you find out. I hope there are references given. If this is from the IGI, treat it with caution. Too often info from the IGI is old enough that the submitters have died or moved and can't be contacted. Also they very often don't give references and sometimes even make it up or make really flakely connections. I don't trust what I find in the IGI unless it is a microfilm of original records or the LDS member gave good references, that can be verified. Bob, where do you fit in? I have: HITCHCOCK: Matthias ( ? -1669) m. Elizabeth _______ ( ? -1676) Eliakim (Eliaser) -1704 m. 1666/7 Sarah Merrick Nathaniel m. 1670 Elizabeth Moss John -1716 m1.1670 Abigail Merriman m2. Mary (Thompson) Lines +Elizabeth 1651- m1.1672 Anthony Howd m2.1677 John Nash (1658-1683) Places lived: New Haven, Conn. Elizabeth 1651- b. New Haven, Conn. Matthias -1669 d. New Haven, Conn. Elizabeth 1672- m. References: Genealogy of the Hichcock Family, 1894 Mrs.Edward Hitchcock, pp.? Matthias p.2-4,#217-223,#232-234,#253-257 (Have copies) Families of Ancient New Haven, 1923 Hitchcock Vol.3 p.749/50 (Have copies) Willing to share data. Please send me citations (author, title, pub.year, total pages) for all known references to this family. Would like group sheets based on these citations. Would especially like copies of pages from books. Thanks. James R. Davis, 6708 Austin Way, Sacramento, CA 95823 (916)-393-9186 3/2/91: Bob, I guess you missed this post earlier. I'm anxious to hear from you. --- Maximus-CBCS v1.02 * Origin: Time Traveler BBS (1:203/42) Date: Tue Sep 10 1991 05:16:57 From: James Davis To: Charlotte Keppeler Subj: Hitchcock Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- > My husband has mega-HITCHCOCKs in his line in the Springfield, > Massachusetts area in this era. What is/are your HITCHCOCK first > name(s)? Charlotte, saw your note to Jerome Johnson and thought I'd check with you. My HITCHCOCK info points to New Haven, CT but many from CT came via Springfield, MA. Do you have any record of a Matthias HITCHCOCK d.1669, wife Eliz., with daug. Eliz. b.1651 CT. I guess he might have been in MA before 1651. I think Elizabeth's brother Eliakim HITCHCOCK m. 1666/7 Sarah Merrick of Springfield. Looking at various peoples letters it appears as though the Luke HITCHCOCK of Weathersfield, CT had sons John and Luke who lived in Springfield, MA area at one time. Maybe I have the migration pattern backwards. Maybe they went to Springfield after going to CT. I see Springfield is in the southern MA north of Hartford and Weathersfield, CT. Everyone refers to "The Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family", 1894 by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock, 555 pages. I have bits and pieces of it. I'd be interested to know what you have on Mattias HITCHCOCK and what are your sources for him. Thanks. James R. Davis, 6708 Austin Way, Sacramento, CA 95823 (916)-393-9186 --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: Dynasty PoBox 12, Elk Grove,CA 95759 916-686-6946 (1:203/10.0) Date: Thu Sep 12 1991 02:41:03 From: Jerry Johnson To: James Davis Subj: HITCHCOCK's Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- I seen your message to Charlotte Keppeler. This is the only HITCHCOCK I have. 1. Clarissa HITCHCOCK born 03 AUG 1834, Massachusetts, married Joseph WILHELM, born 18 JUN 1829, Unknown, (son of John Burdette WILHELM and Electa WILEMAN) died 20 OCT 1875. Clarissa died 04 JUL 1914. children i Alice WILHELM. ii Eva WILHELM. 2. iii Frank E. WILHELM. 3. iv Adelia Bell WILHELM. 4. v John Burdette WILHELM born 25 SEP 1867. vi Merton WILHELM. * This is all the information I have at this time. I will try to get more information in the next couple days. I hope this helps you. Would be nice if we found a common person. Thanks! --- Opus-CBCS 1.12 * Origin: Nick's Nest (612) 490-3415 - (612) 490-0341 HST (1:282/3.0) Date: Thu Sep 12 1991 12:58:24 From: Jerry Johnson To: James Davis Subj: HITCHCOCK's Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- That last message got kinda screwed up when I uploaded it... Ill try it again. I have found my information on the HITCHCOCK's, and although Charlotte Keppeler probably has the same information, I may have found the information that you are looking for. This is what I have. * LUCK HITCHCOCK #1 first appeared at New Haven, Connecticut, where on 1 July 1644, he took the Freeman's Oath. Research has failed to disclose when he came to America or his ancestors in England. An Edward Hitchcock took the Freeman's Oath in New Haven at the same time as Luke. In New Haven at the same time was MATTHIAS HITCHCOCK, who in May 1635, at the age of 25, landed in Boston from the ship Susan and Ellen and settled for a short time in Watertown, Massachusettts, and then moved to New Haven, Connecticut. The three of the same name being together at the same place suggests the possibilty they were brothers. Another possibility is that Luke and Edward were borthers, since they took the Freeman's Oath on the same day, and Matthias a cousin. * Source: Vital records of Wethersfield, Connecticut, in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register,vol.18,p58 * This isnt all that was on this page, and I have several more pages about HITCHCOCKs. It does also have information on James and Sarah Merrick that had 8 children. Those sources are: Merrick Genealogy by George B. Merrick, 1902. Vital records of Springfield,Mass., in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register,vol.19,p62. New England Historical and Genealogical Register,vol.9, p87. * I hope that this information has helped. Funny thing is that from what I can see so far, our Clarissa Hitchcock (b.08/03/1834) isn't mentioned in any of these papers. And maybe because most of the information here doesn't go into the 1800's. --- Opus-CBCS 1.12 * Origin: Nick's Nest (612) 490-3415 - (612) 490-0341 HST (1:282/3.0) Date: Sun Sep 15 1991 01:46:04 From: Jerome Johnson To: Charlotte Keppeler Subj: HITCHCOCK's Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- I don't know if I am getting out on my local net, so I am sending this message again from another net. My regular origin is Nick Nests. (Although I do assume that I am. but who knows...) 1. Clarissa HITCHCOCK born 03 AUG 1834, Massachusetts, married Joseph WILHELM, born 18 JUN 1829, Unknown, (son of John Burdette WILHELM and Electa WILEMAN) died 20 OCT 1875. Clarissa died 04 JUL 1914. children i Alice WILHELM. ii Eva WILHELM. 2. iii Frank E. WILHELM. 3. iv Adelia Bell WILHELM. 4. v John Burdette WILHELM born 25 SEP 1867. vi Merton WILHELM. * I hope that we connect. Hopeing to hear from you. Thanks! --- * Origin: CPAFUG: MD(301)Colmbia 290-9530 SlvrSpng 989-8960 (Opus 1:109/422) Date: Sun Sep 15 1991 01:51:31 From: Jerome Johnson To: James Davis Subj: HITCHCOCK's Attr: genealogy ------------------------------- I don't know if I am getting out on my local net to you, but I'll resend this message on a diffrent net. I have found my information on the HITCHCOCK's, and although Charlotte Keppeler probably has the same information, I may have found the information that you are looking for. This is what I have. * LUCK HITCHCOCK #1 first appeared at New Haven, Connecticut, where on 1 July 1644, he took the Freeman's Oath. Research has failed to disclose when he came to America or his ancestors in England. An Edward Hitchcock took the Freeman's Oath in New Haven at the same time as Luke. In New Haven at the same time was MATTHIAS HITCHCOCK, who in May 1635, at the age of 25, landed in Boston from the ship Susan and Ellen and settled for a short time in Watertown, Massachusettts, and then moved to New Haven, Connecticut. The three of the same name being together at the same place suggests the possibilty they were brothers. Another possibility is that Luke and Edward were borthers, since they took the Freeman's Oath on the same day, and Matthias a cousin. * Source: Vital records of Wethersfield, Connecticut, in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register,vol.18,p58 * This isnt all that was on this page, and I have several more pages about HITCHCOCKs. It does also have information on James and Sarah Merrick that had 8 children. Those sources are: Merrick Genealogy by George B. Merrick, 1902. Vital records of Springfield,Mass., in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register,vol.19,p62. New England Historical and Genealogical Register,vol.9, p87. * I hope that this information has helped. Funny thing is that from what I can see so far, our Clarissa Hitchcock (b.08/03/1834) isn't mentioned in any of these papers. And maybe because most of the information here doesn't go into the 1800's. --- * Origin: CPAFUG: MD(301)Colmbia 290-9530 SlvrSpng 989-8960 (Opus 1:109/422)