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Sarah Hinckley 1629–1687

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 22 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 22 trees
Death year and location consistent across 22 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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22 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Hinckley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 22 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1629 · Tenterden, Kent, , England
Died 16 Feb 1687 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Hinckley
Mother Sarah Soole (1600–1656)
Spouse Henry Cobb
Siblings Susanna Smith

Researchers connected through Sarah Hinckley 1629–1687

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Immediate Family

Biography

Sarah Hinckley was born in 1629 in Tenterden, Kent, England, the child of samuel hinckley and sarah soole. Sarah Hinckley married henry cobb, sarah hinkley. Sarah Hinckley passed away in 1687 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Record Genealogical Notes of Barnstable Families

Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Sarah Hinckley in Tenterden, Kent, England
Birth
1687
Death of Sarah Hinckley in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Hinckley

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, England (1280) to Tenterden, Kent, England (1629) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Hinckley (1629–1687) was born in Tenterden, Kent, , England and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 22 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, 22 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 11 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.

Sarah Hinckley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Hinckley PTP
1629–1687
Tenterden, Kent, , England
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Soole PTP
1600–1656
Harrietsham, Hawkhurst, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Hinckley's Descendants

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Sarah Hinckley PTP 1629–1687