Display Patriot - P-182303 - Joseph HITCHCOCK

Joseph HITCHCOCK

SAR Patriot #: P-182303

The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
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State of Service: MA      Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service
DAR #: A055606

Birth: 25 Aug 1719 Brimfield / Hampshire / MA
Death: 07 May 1788 Brimfield / Hampshire / MA

Qualifying Service Description:
  1. He was paid for past service in Continental Army in 1779
  2. Not to be confused with the Joseph Hitchcock of Brimfield who served in the Military

Additional References:
  2. SAR # 83997, 172147
  3. NSDAR # 442624, 225302, 359184, 56412
  4. Hyde, Rev Charles M, Historical Celebration of the Town of Brimfield, Hampden County, MA, MA. Springfield: The C. W. Bryan Co, 1879
    • pg 320-321
    • Vol 1, pg 962

Spouse: (1) Abigail King; (2) Patience Stebbins; (3) Mary Burt
Children: Elisha; Ursula; Ruth; Nathaniel; Bathsheba; Obed; Medad; Heli;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
1942-12-03 NY Unassigned Clayton Doane Hitchcock (61722) Chad   
1960-05-17 MN Unassigned Harry William Hitchcock (83997) Elisha   
1989-07-31 AZ 220168 Jon Ambrose Lokensgard (133293) Elisha   
2002-04-05 TX 12513 Mikel James Lokensgard (157809) Elisha   
2008-08-01 AZ 32339 Jeffrey Robert Lokensgard (172147) Elisha   
2012-07-12 MN 49010 Steven Jon Lokensgard (184176) Elisha   
2017-01-27 FL 72898 David Francis Hitchcock (201178) Nathaniel   
2018-04-17 WA 79213 Eugene Lawrence Tenney Jr. (193508) Heli   
2022-04-01 MA 101195 Justin David Hitchcock (222094) Nathaniel   
2022-04-01 MA 101196 Steven David Hitchcock (222095) Nathaniel   
2024-07-19 FL 112237 Shaun Michael Hitchcock (230441) Nathaniel   
Burial:
Brimfield Cemetery (C-0372494)
Location:
Brimfield / Hampden / MA / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
1592356
Grave Plot #:
Grave GPS Coordinates:
n/a
Find A Grave Memorial #:
126131131
Marker Type:
Headstone
SAR Grave Dedication Date:

Comments:

Images provided with permission from James Bianco, Find-a-Grave member # 47745493 - extremely worn stone



Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:

From the center of Brimfield, go south on Wales Road, The cemetery is on the east side of the road



Author: Eugene Lawrence Tenney Jr.

Joseph Hitchcock was born August 25, 1719, a son of Nathaniel Hitchcock and Abigail Lombard.  He was the fourth generation in America and the first white child born at Brimfield, two years after its settlement.  He was assessor of the town for two years, treasurer five years, and selectman four years.  He was also a deacon of the church.

He was married three times, first to Abigail King, second to Patience Stebbins, and third to Mary Burt.  Between them they had eight children.  At least two of his sons, Joseph Jr. and Heli, served in the Revolution. 

Joseph Hitchcock was paid seven pounds for service rendered to the Continental Army by the town of Brimfield in a meeting held August 16, 1779.  He died May 7, 1788.  In his Will he gave all his property to his wife, Mary, and son Medad, and to the rest of his estate to the children, one shilling each.  He is buried at the Brimfield Cemetery, Hampden County, Massachusetts.

 


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