↑ Nelson, Glade Ian. "Identifying Mercy, Wife of Thomas4 Hinckley of Harwich, Massachusetts, as Mercy (Bangs) (Hinckley) Cole", in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society) Vol. 162, p. 111.
Ruth Hinckley m. (1) Chatham 27 Oct 1765 Thoms Nickerson
october 12th 1765 Then Thomas Nickerson 3rd of Chatham Entred his Intentions of marriage with Ruth Hinkley jr of Harwich In order for Publishment thereof to be made there of by James Covel Town Clerk.