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John Hinckley 1717–1775

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hinckley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Nov 1717 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Mar 1775 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Spouse Bethia Freeman
Children Bethiah Hinckley, Elizabeth Hinckley, Freeman Hinckley, James Hinckley, John Hinckley, Joseph Hinckley, Mary Hinckley, Sarah Hinkley

Researchers connected through John Hinckley 1717–1775

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Biography

In 1717, John Hinckley entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA. John Hinckley married bethia freeman, and had children including bethiah hinckley, elizabeth hinckley, freeman hinckley, james hinckley, john hinckley, joseph hinckley, mary hinckley, sarah hinkley. John Hinckley passed away in 1775 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

  3. 3
    Record S968164303

Life Timeline

1717
Birth of John Hinckley in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1775
Death of John Hinckley in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hinckley (1717–1775) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

John Hinckley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hinckley PTP
1717–1775
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hinckley's Descendants

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John Hinckley PTP 1717–1775
  1. 1. Mary Hinckley PTP 1678–1741