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Samuel Hinckley 1653–1697

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Hinckley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Feb 1653 · Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
Died 19 Mar 1697 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father (1620–1706)
Mother Mary Richards (1620–1659)
Spouse (1657–1727)
Children , , , , , , , , , ,
Siblings , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Samuel Hinckley 1653–1697

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Immediate Family

Parents
Mary Richards
1620–1659
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

In 1653, Samuel Hinckley entered the world in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America, born to thomas hinckley and mary richards. Samuel Hinckley married sarah pope, and had children including elizabeth hinckley, elnathan hinckley, job hinckley, josiah hinckley, mary hinckley, mehitable hinckley, mercy hinckley, samuel hinckley, seth hinckley, shubael hinckley, thomas hinckley. Samuel Hinckley passed away in 1697 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record 1921.FTW

  3. 3
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Samuel Hinckley in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1653
Samuel Hinckley was christened in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
Christening
1697
Death of Samuel Hinckley in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death
1697
Burial of Samuel Hinckley in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hinckley

This ancestor line traces from Beverston, Gloucestershire, England (1000) to Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America (1653) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Hinckley (1653–1697) was born in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 4 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, 4 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 22 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.

Related Records

Mary Richards
1620–1659 · Mother

Samuel Hinckley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Hinckley PTP
1653–1697
Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Mary Richards PTP
1620–1659
Pitminster, Somerset, Maryland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Hinckley's Descendants

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Samuel Hinckley PTP 1653–1697
  1. 1. PTP 1678–1741
  2. 2. PTP 1683–1711
  3. 3. PTP 1685–1694
  4. 4. PTP 1688–1753