Who was Phebe Hinckley?

Phebe Hinckley (1728–1799) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Phebe Hinckley 1728–1799

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1728 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 31 Dec 1799 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Josiah Hinckley

Mother Lydia Paine

Siblings Abigail Hinckley, Enoch Hinckley, Hannah Hinckley, Josiah Hinckley, Lydia Hinckley, Moses Hinckley, Phebe Hinckley, Sarah Hinckley, Solomon Hinckley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Hinckley

Lydia Paine

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1728, Phebe Hinckley entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to josiah hinckley and lydia paine. Phebe Hinckley passed away in 1799 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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1728

Birth of Phebe Hinckley in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1799

Death of Phebe Hinckley in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Phebe Hinckley

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable, MA (1728) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phebe Hinckley (1728–1799) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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