Samuel Hinckley 1589–1662
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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
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Immediate Family
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
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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2Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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3Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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4Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hinckley
This ancestor line traces from Harrietsham, Hawkhurst, Kent, England (1496) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1589) across 4 generations.
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