Samuel lived in West Barnstable, on the land that he inherited fromhis father, Known as "the great lot," and the timberlands of Barnstable. He was called junior, to distinguish him from an uncle of the same name.
Unlike his father, Samuel did not turn out to be very prominent, anddied when only 46 years old. His widow married again, to Thomas Huckins on Aug. 17, 1698. Her new husband had lived in a very remote part of New England, away from any principle settlements, and, not being educated, could only sign his name with a mark.
Samuel Hinckley left a will, dated 12 Mar.1696/7, giving half of hishome and land to his wife Sarah, and the other half to son Thomas, also money owed him on the sale of land to other parties. He names his wife as the sole executor and signed it by leaving his mark. His estate was proven on April 13, 1697 to the worth of 131-03-00.
Samuel and Sarah lived their lives in the country near Barnstablewhere all their children were born.
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