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Ruth Hinckley 1729–1761

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Hinckley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Oct 1729 · Truro, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died 11 Feb 1761 · Yarmouth, Barnsable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father Shubael Hinckley
Mother Mary Snow (1696–1739)
Spouse David Hall
Children Tamzen Hall
Siblings Christiana Hinckley, Elizabeth Hinckley, Hannah Hinckley, Job Hinckley, John Hinckley, Lydia Hinckley, Mary Hinckley, Melatiah Hinckley, Shubael Hinckley Jr

Researchers connected through Ruth Hinckley 1729–1761

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Biography

In 1729, Ruth Hinckley entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay, born to shubael hinckley and mary snow. Ruth Hinckley married david hall, isaiah atkins, and had children including tamzen hall. Ruth Hinckley passed away in 1761 in Yarmouth, Barnsable, Province of Massachusetts Bay.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Ruth Hinckley in Truro, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Birth
1761
Death of Ruth Hinckley in Yarmouth, Barnsable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Hinckley

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1571) to Truro, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay (1729) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Hinckley (1729–1761) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay and died in Yarmouth, Barnsable, Province of Massachusetts Bay. 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 Ruth 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ruth Hinckley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Hinckley PTP
1729–1761
Truro, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Parents
Unknown
Mary Snow PTP
1696–1739
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Snow PTP
1668–1737
Eastham, Barnstable Co, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Ruth Hinckley's Descendants

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Ruth Hinckley PTP 1729–1761