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Samuel Hinckley 1589–1662

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 May 1589 · Tenterden, Kent, England
Died 31 Oct 1662 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Hinckley
Mother Katherine Leese
Spouse Sarah Soole
Children Elizabeth Hinckley, Governor Thomas Hinckley Governor Thomas Hinckley, John Hinckley, Mary Hinckley, Samuel Hinckley, Sarah Hinckley, Susannah Hinckley
Siblings Catherine Hinckley, Isaac Hinckley, Margaret Hinckley, Stephen Hinckley

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Biography

Samuel Hinckley was born in 1589 in Tenterden, Kent, England, the child of robert hinckley and katherine leese. Samuel Hinckley married sarah soole, and had children including elizabeth hinckley, governor thomas hinckley governor thomas hinckley, john hinckley, mary hinckley, samuel hinckley, sarah hinckley, susannah hinckley. Samuel Hinckley passed away in 1662 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

  3. 3
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  4. 4
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1589
Birth of Samuel Hinckley in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1662
Death of Samuel Hinckley in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1662
Samuel Hinckley - Probate in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hinckley

This ancestor line traces from Harrietsham, Hawkhurst, Kent, England (1496) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1589) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Hinckley (1589–1662) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England and died in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.
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.

Samuel Hinckley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Hinckley PTP
1589–1662
Tenterden, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Hinckley's Descendants

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Samuel Hinckley PTP 1589–1662
  1. 1. Mary Hinckley PTP 1678–1741
  2. 2. Samuel Hinckley PTP 1711–1767
    1. 1. Josiah Hinckley PTP 1694–1727
    2. 2. Seth Hinckley PTP 1683–1711
    3. 3. Reliance Hinckley PTP 1714–1751
  3. 3. Susannah Hinckley PTP 1625–1675