Family
He was married to Mary Stiles.
His nephew was Yale graduate Royal Ralph Hinman who served as Connecticut Secretary of State. His grandson was Joel Hinman who served with distinction on the Connecticut Supreme Court for many years.
His cousin, Capt. David Hinman served with him as Col. of the 4th Regiment. David Hinman was the son of Andrew Hinman and Mable Stiles. "Fourth Reginment-This Assembly do appoint Benajamin Hinman, Esqr, to be Colonel of the Fourth Regiment, and Captain, David Hinman, 1st Lieutenant...."
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