Brief Life History of John
When John Hinkin was born on 6 August 1819, his father, Thomas Hinkin, was 26 and his mother, Jane Augustus, was 27. He married Frances Stanlay on 24 November 1841, in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom for about 10 years and Cwmdare, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom in 1871.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know John? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (13)
- John Hainkin, "England and Wales Census, 1871"
- John Hinkin, "Wales Births and Baptisms, 1541-1907"
- John Hinkien in entry for Keziah Owen, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Record of Members (Worldwide), 1836-1970"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
1831 · Merthyr Uprising
Sparked by a depression that was going through Wales the previous three years, the Merthyr uprisings were carried out by workers that were in debt. In the process, twenty-four people were killed and twenty-six were arrested. Troops were brought in to stop the protestors.
1850 · Coal Fields in South Wales Developed
Like the iron and copper mines, the coal fields in South Wales were very important to the industrial revolution. Many of those that worked in the coal mines were part of the Merthyr uprising.
Name Meaning
English: post-medieval variant of Henkin .
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.