Background
Hinckley was the son of Ira N. Hinckley and one of his wives, Adelaide. He was born at Cove Fort, Utah.
Hinckley was the son of Ira N. Hinckley and one of his wives, Adelaide. He was born at Cove Fort, Utah.
He attended Brigham Young Academy and graduated from both its high school and collegiate divisions.
He was a prominent educator and geologist. He joined the BYA faculty in 1895. In 1890 Hinckley married Adeline Henry.
During his time at the University of Michigan they took in boarders to make ends meet.
He joined the faculty of BYA in 1895. Shortly after this he served for a time as a missionary in Colorado.
From 1904 to 1909, Hinckley served as principal of Brigham Young High School. He also served as counselor to George H. Brimhall and dean of the Church Teachers College.
He also was chief geologist at Brigham Young University. After retiring from Brigham Young University in 1915 he served as superintendent of the state training school in Ogden.
Edwin and Adeline had 13 children. Other scholarships were established in his honor at Weber State University, Utah State University and the University of Utah.