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Helkiah Tinkham 1655–1731

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Helkiah Tinkham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 28 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 FEB 1655 · Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 25 SEP 1731 · Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA
Father
Mother Mary BROWNE (1627–1683)
Spouse
Children , , , , John Tinkham, , , ,
Siblings , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Helkiah Tinkham 1655–1731

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Immediate Family

Parents
Mary BROWNE
1627–1683
Spouse(s)
Children
John Tinkham

Biography

The story of Helkiah Tinkham began in 1655 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Helkiah Tinkham married ruth unknown tinkham, and had children including caleb tinckham, ebenezer tinkcom, helkiah tincom, jacob tinkham, john tinkham, mary tinkham, peter tinkcom, ruth tinkham, sarah tinkham. Helkiah Tinkham passed away in 1731 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  5. 5
    Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  7. 7
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Helkiah Tinkham in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1731
Death of Helkiah Tinkham in Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA
Death
1731
Burial of Helkiah Tinkham in Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Helkiah Tinkham

This ancestor line traces from Bigorre, Pyrenees Atlantique, FRANCE (1020) to Plymouth, MA, USA (1655) across 28 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Helkiah Tinkham (1655–1731) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Helkiah 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 28 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

Helkiah Tinkham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Helkiah Tinkham PTP
1655–1731
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary BROWNE PTP
1627–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Helkiah Tinkham's Descendants

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HT
Helkiah Tinkham PTP 1655–1731
  1. 1. John Tinkham PTP 1689–1730
  2. 2. PTP 1701–1726