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GENEALOGY
OF
ONE LINE
OF THE
HOPKINS FAMILY.
BY A DESCENDANT.
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GENEALOGY
OF
ONE LINE
OIT THE
HOPKINS FAMILY,
Descended from Thomas Hopkins, in Providence,
FROM 1G41 TO 1G92.
By a Descendant.
"Rightly to interpret the present, we must know something of the past."
■We rellcct the cliaractcrs of those wlio have preceded \is, atul the ties of eoiisan-
giiinity bind us to traits dcn'elopeil in the lives of our ancestors. Hence, a kufiwl-
edge of tlicin and of their characteristics tends to acquaint us with the probabilities
of our own career, and enables us to guard against unworthy proclivities, and to
foster those of an opposite nature.
FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION.
PROVIDENCE:
J. A. & E. A. llEiD, Printers.
1881.
Introduction.
Several years since, the writer became interested in genea-
logical investigations, particularly of the Hopkins families
descended from Thomas, at Providence, from 1641 to 1692,
from tlie fact that his maternal parent bore that name before
her marriage, and was one of Thomas' descendants, and hav-
ing coUepted considerable material pertaining to the subject,
designed embodying it in a chart which might be of use in
the preparation of a full genealogy, if at any subsequent time
some one interested in the matter should attempt its produc-
tion. Circulars were freely distributed among those bearing
the name, calling for information needed, to which so few
responses were given that it appeared evident that only by
personal interviews could success be hoped for, and circum-
stances preventing the adoption of that method, it has been
held in abeyance until the present time.
Information relative to one line of descent running from
the eldest son of the common ancestor, Thomas, being more
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easily attaiiifiMe, partly on accoimt of its limited numbers
an<l partly from the public prominence of some of them, it
appeared possible to arrange a gt'iiealoirical account of this
branch, which is found in the following i)age8.
The multitudinous sources from which the various particu-
lars have been gleaned precludes reference to authorities,
but no claim to originality is based upon such omission, and
thanks to all those who have given aid are herelty tendered.
Although it i^ not claimed that this record is entirely free
from errors, great pains have be^n taken to make it unobjec-
tionable in that particular.
It is well known to those conversant with genealogical
investigations, that it is common for discrepancies to occur
between different records of the same event, a prominent
example of which occurs to the writer at the present time,
where four different dates were given in as many different
records, of the age of the widow of a prominent individual,
deceased in Providence within the present century. Thus the
genealogist is not always blamable for erroneous dates gath-
ered from such conflicting accounts.
The writer is aware that doubt or disappointment will rest
upon many bearing the name of Hopkins, at not finding their
own families represented as descendants of Stephen, one of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Many, of
more than ordinary intelligence, claim to be descended from
INTKOUMCTION, 5
)
liiin, wliOM investigation proves tlu'ir claim groundless. This
is not to be wondered at, when so large a portion of the peo-
ple arc utterly indifferent to a knowledge of even their near
ancestry, it being an exception rathrr than the rule for per-
sons to lie able to give the name of either of their great-
grandparents.
Whenever Smithlield, Gloucester, or Scituate are named in
these pages in connection with dates earlier than February,
1731; Cranston, June, 17o4 ; Johnston, February, 1759; or
Foster, 1781, it is to be understood as applying to the parts
of the old town of Providence set off at the dates named to
constitute the new towns thus designated. A. H.
Explanations. A number enclosed in parenthesis and
placed before a name denotes that the same person is repre-
sented in a previous generation by the same number, in the
running line of numbers.
The small figure following a name denotes the generation
of the person from the first Thomas^ calling him of the first.
Hopkins names in the tables are given in capital letters,
and those one remove from the name, through marriage, are
in italics.
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One Line qe the Hopkins Family.
1. THOMAS HOPKINS! , the common ancestor of many
of tlie numerous families bearing the name of Hopkins now-
resident in Rhode Island, and of others scattered through
the various states of the Union, was the son of William and
Joanna (Arnold) Hopkins. He was born in England, April
7, 1G16, and died in Providence prior to Dec. 27, 1692.
A deed given by Maj. William Hopkins, son of Thomas,
bearing the last named date, is recorded in Providence Book
of Deeds, No. 4, page 11, wherein certain lands are repre-
sented as having formerly belonged to William's honored
father, Thomas Hopkins, deceased, and as this is a gift deed
from William, the elder, to his younger brother, Thomas,
prompted probably by a sense of the injustice of the law of
primogeniture which gave the property of the parent to the
eldest son, it is presumable that the conveyance soon followed
the decease of the parent, thus showing the approximate time
of his decease as stated.
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Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionan , gives the year of his
decease as 1699. An error without doubt resulting from the
fact of a Thomas Hopkins' will being probated Feb. 25 of that
year. The details of the will referred to show conclusively
that it was one of some other person bearing the same name.
The mother of Thomas was a daughter of Thomas and
Alice (Oully) Arnold. She (Alice) was baptized Nov. 30,
1577. Her brother, William Arnold, born June 24, 1587,
was the father of Benedict Arnold, who was the first governor
of Rhode Island under the Royal Churter granted in 1643,
and ancestor of most of those liearing the name who have had
their homes in Warwick, in this State, and a half-brother,-
Thomas, was the ancestor of those bearing the name among
the early settlers of northern Rhode Island. A very numer-
ous posterity of both l)ranrhos yet exists and honors the name
wherever located.
Thomas had a sister Frances, born May 28, 1614, who mar-
ried William Man, an early settler in Providence, and had
two children, Abraliara and Mary. Abraham Man was one of
the few Providence men who "staid and went not away"
during the scare of King Philip's war, and it appears that he
was wounded in some encounter with the red men in that
memorable struggle, as Colonial Records^ Vol. 3, page 165,
notes the receipt by him of " three pounds in or as money for
the cure of his wound [received] in the late Indian war."
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Mary Man niariied a Lapliain aiui liad two children, .iuhn
and Mary. Tlioinas had also a sister Klizaheth, born Jnly 3,
1619, of whom no furthci* acconnt has l)een obtained.
He married, probably about the year 1648, jndging from
the fact tliat his tw.o sons, said to 1)6 his only children, were
admitted freemen of the colony in 1672, and assuming that
such admission occurred soon after they arrived at a suitable
age to entitle them to freemen's privileges.
The name of his wife is at present a matter of conjecture.
Savage says it was Elizabeth, daughter of William Arnold,
and sister to (jov. Benedict Arnold. If so, he married his
cousin. This belief has been heretofore assumed by the
writer, but recent publications of genealogical mutter per-
taining to the Arnold family, and other facts brought to his
notice have created a doubt as to its correctness, and much
time has been devoted to investigations, made with a view feo
corroborate the earlier belief, or to substantiate a different
opinion, based upon reliable data. Not much satisfaction has
resulted from these investigations, but, trusting that further
researches may clear up the doubt, it may be well to leave it
an open question.*
* This position is taken with some misgivings, from the fact that Go\'. Stephen
Hopkins, a great-grandson of Thomas, notes in his family reconl that she was a
daughter of William Arnold, and as ho was sixteen j'ears old when his grandfather,
Maj. William Hopkins, a son of Thomas, died, it appears somewhat presumptuous,
at this late day, to question its authenticity. A, H.
2
10 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
He appears to have contributed fioin liis talents to the
public weal, having been a Deputy to the General Assembly
from Providence for the years 1652, '59, '60, '65, '66 and '67,
and a member of the Town Council in 1667 and 1672. His
children were :
I
I. William*, b. — ; d. .luly 8, 1723.
II. Thomas*, b. — : d. April 1, 1718.
(2.; Maj. WILLIAM HOPKINSS the eldest son of
Tliomas, was made a freeman of the colony April 30, 1672.
He married about the year 1680, Abigail, widow of Stephen
Dexter, son of Rev. Gregory Dexter. She was a daughter of
John and Sarah Whipple, early settlers in Providence, having
removed hither from Dorchester, Mass., about the year 1659.
The major was a man of marked ability, serving the colony
both in a civil and military capacity, until advanced age
claimed a cessation from public employment.
He was noted as a surveyor of lands throughout the colony,
and numerous accounts of his labors in this profession abound
in the records.
His home at the time of his decease, and probably for a long
time previous, was at Massapauge, a portion of Providence
that was included in the part set off to make the town of
Cranston in 1754. He died, as before noted, July 8, 1723,
leaving a large property, the bulk of which, after ])rovi(l-
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y
ing for the support of liis wife during her widowhood, he
bequeathed to his grandson, William. (See "Will in appendix.)
iris widow survived until 1725, and in her will, made Aug,
19, of that year, she made, among other l)cquests, certain lega-
cies to her son, John Dexter, and daughter, Abigail Field, chil-
dren by her first husband. (See Will in appendix.)
The issue of William's marriage Muth Abigail Dexter, was
one son.
4, William', b. —; d. — , 1738.
(4.) WILLIAMS, the only child of Major William and
Al)igail, died in Scituate between the dates of June 11 and Oct.
9, 1738. The first date being that of his will, and the latter,
when it was presented for probate. (See Will in appendix.)
He married early in life, Ruth, daughter of Samuel and Plaine
(Wickenden) Wilkinson. Samuel was a son of Lawrence
Wilkinson, an early settler in Providence, and Plaine, a
daughter of the Rev. William Wickenden, who succeeded Rev.
Gregory Dexter in the pastorate of the First Baptist Church
in Providence.
Although Scituate has been frequently named as the early
home of William and Ruth, circumstances indicate that it
was in the vicinity of the home of William's parents, at or
near Massapauge.
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CHILDREN.
5. I. ^VILI.IAM^ b. (probabl}- in Cranston) about the year
1705 ; d. in Providence, Feb. 17, 175.').
6. n. SxEruEX*, b. in Cranston, March 7. 1707 : d. in Prov-
idence. July 13, 1785.
7. III. KuFLS*, b. — ; d. — .
S. IV. JoiiK*, b. — ; d. Feb. 1, 175.').
'.'. V. Hope*, b. March 3, 1717 ; d. July 20, 1803.
10. VI . E.SEK*, b. April 2G, 1718 ; d. Feb. 26, 1802.
11. VII. Sa.muel*, b. — ; d. September, 1744.
12. Vlll. AniGAiL*, b. 1727 ; d. Jan. 30, 1772.
iv IX. S.<vvv^<. h 17-2>!: d. Nov. 8, 1745.
(_6.) Col. WILLIAM^, the eldest son of William and
Ruth, being the eldest grandson of Major William, and bear-
ing ills name, and perhaps also on account of early develop-
ing a character calculated to ])rlng credit to the family, the
grandsirc made him the recipient of a large portion of his
estate. He early engaged in a maritime life, and was remark-
able for his dash and enterprise, his career being marked by
many characteristics of a resolute and reckless nature.
Tradition, which, by the way, is never parsimonious of its .
gifts, ascribes to liim a series of adventures of a quixotic
character. It is said of him that, when about nineteen years
of age, being in London when a riot was in ])rogress that
tlircatened the safety of the Royal family, he promptly organ-
ONE LINK OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 13
ized a force of sailors and loyul fiti/ens, under the iii8i)iring
cry of "Fall in und jjrotcct the King!" and rushing to the
onset, quelled the disturbance, to the gfeat gratification of the
imperilled dignitaries. For this, it is said, he received many
marks of royal favor, among which was the j)resentation of a
court suit, which was for many years in possession of his
descendants, who became numerous, and each claiming a por-
tion of it as an heir-loom, it was cut in pieces and distributed
among them. A fragment of the coat came into the j)osses-
sioii of the late Stephen Randall, wlio married one of the
descendants, and was presented by him to the Rhode Island
Historical Society, and is now one of the exhil;its of its antique
department.
He married Sarah, daughter of and Abigail Curtis,
who was born Oct. 31, 1707.
CHILD.
14. CnniSTorHEu'', b. — , 1722 ; d. March 20, 17G7.
(6.) Gov. STEPHEN HOPKINSS the second child of
William and Ruth, was born in Cranston, March 7, 1707, as
is shown by a record of his family made by himself Feb. 3,
1754, which sets at rest the oft-repeated account of his birth
having occurred in Scituate.
Numerous and abler pens have portrayed the exalted char-
acter of Stephen Hopkins, one of the immortal signers of the
14 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
Declaratiou of ludependeiiee, and it is not meet for the luini-
ble scribbler of these lines to attemi>t to add to the panegyrics
so lavishly bestowed upon him. His praise is upon the lips
of every student of history at all conversant with the public
records of the period of his active life, and whether in the
routine of humble avocations, fitting him by gradual ap-
proaches to reach and adorn the highest stations, or at the
apex of his exalted positions, his character shines forth with
resplendent brilliancy. He was for many years governor of
Rhode Island, also chief justice of the Superior Court, and
from time to time a recipient of the most important offices in
the gift of the colony.
Always steadfast in opposition to the encroachments of the
mother country upon the liberties of the colonies, he was ever
ready to originate and carry forward measures tending to sep-
aration and independence. Thongh far advanced in life, his
signature to the Declaration bears evidence to his firmness of
purpose in placing before the world his approval of that docu-
ment, and the trembling, palsied hand, though it failed to
show liis ability as a penman known to those familiar with
his writing at an earlier period, failed not to perpetuate his
name among the heroes that dared brave the despotism
attempting to crush out the liberties of their beloved country.
It is not strange that the shafts of political cn\y should
have been hurled at him at a time when personal vituperation
ONK LINE OF TMH HOPKINS FAMILY, 15
was a common w(3apon of political warfare, but it is singular
that, after the lapse of nearly one hundred and thirty years,
one could be found who thought it necessary to revive the
personalities of that period, in order to exalt the rc|mtation
of an ancestor by whom Hopkins was antagonized, and one
whose eminence and public worth needed no invidious com-
parisons to bolster up his memory among those who were fully
cognizant of his many virtues. And as the original attacks
did not redound to tlie credit of those instigating them, and
political defeat followed, so this later demonstration among a
people fully alive to the merits of both parties, and having in
addition a local pride in sustaining the exalted character of
Hopkins, was listened to by them with a courteous deference,
though they personally disapproved of it, and considered it
the emanation of a mind nettled by the thought that the
memory of Ho})kins was more highly appreciated than that
of his opponent.*
An impetus was given to the settlement of the western part
of early Providence by a division of the land among the heirs
and assigns of the original proprietors, and many found new
homes in that region. Among these were many of the
Hopkinses.
The second Thomas, who died in 1718, left a family of eight
sons and four daughters. Their original home was in Smitli-
Paper read before the R. I. His. Society by Col. John Ward, Dec. 2, 1880.
16 ONE LINE OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
field, a little west of the Pawtucket or IJlackstone River. But
as early as 1740 tlioj- had all migrated to Scituate, and there
settled, and very many of their descendants yet cling to their
Scituate and Foster homes, and are now numbered with the
inhabitants of these ])laees. Stephen's parents and his own
immediate family were among those who made this change of
residence, and on the organization of the new town in 1731,
they were there and ready to participate in <bc j)roceedings
incident to its formation.
Stephen, then at the age of twenty-four years, was the first
town clerk, a position which he held for several years.
He represented the town in the General Assembly for the
years 1732, '33, '35, '86, '37, '38, and '41, after which wc find
him a representative from his new home in Providence.
It is not the purpose of the writer to follow the particulars
of the career of this distinguished individual, for they are
interwoven in the memories of all Rhode Islanders who are
interested in the contemplation of noble character as shown
in a long life of eminent service in their behalf.*
John Adams, who was associated with him in Congress,
speaks of him thus : " The pleasantest part of the labors for
the four years I spent in Congress, from 1774 to 1778, was in
the Committee on Naval AiBfairs. Mr. Leo and Mr. Gadsden
• For » ilffnllnd nr^cniint of the public Hfc of Oovcmor Hnpkin)<, the reader is
iiiti'l HMorical Tract, AV». 0, published by Sidney S. Rider.
ONE LINE OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 17
were sensible moii aiul very cliccrful, Iml, (iov. Hopkins, of
Rhode Island, al)ov(! seventy years of age, kept us all alivt;.
Upon business, liis experience and judgment were very use-
ful, l^ut wlien the business of the evening was over, he kept
us in convcrsation''till eleven and sometimes twelve o'clock.
His custom was to drink notliing all day until eight in th<'
evening, then his beverage was Jamaica spirits and water. \t
gave him wit, humor, anecdotes, science and learning. He
had read Greek, Roman and British history, and was familiar
with English poetry, particularly Pope, Thompson, and Mil-
ton, and the flow of his soul made all of liis reading our own,
and seemed to bring in recollection in all of us all we had ever
read. . . . Hopkins never drank to excess, but all he
drank w^as immediately not only converted into wit, sense,
knowledge and good humor, but inspired us all with similar
qualities."
The Governor married for his first wife, Oct. 9, 1726,
Sarah, daughter of Sylvanus and Joanna (Jcnckes)' Scott.
She was born June 25, 1707, and died Sept. 9, 1753. Her
grandfather was John Scott, son of Richard, who is said to
have been the first Quaker that settled in Providence. For a
second wife he married, Jan. 2, 1755, Anne, widow of Benja-
min Smith, and daughter of a Benjamin Smith, father and
husband bearing the same name. By her first husband, Anne
^ had four children, one of wdiom, Benjamin, born Oct. 14,1744,
18 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
was the father of thirteen chiMrcii. Thi' home of this last
Benjamin was at Quinsnaket, in the Arnold neighborhood, in
what is now the town of Lincoln. Stephen Hopkins Smith,
long and favorably known as a man of ])rominencc in vaiious
manufacturing and other industries, was of this family. lie
was a man of pleasing address, gentlemanly beai'ing, and
much interested in promoting imi»rovements in methods of
agriculture and horticulture. Rural excursionists seeking rec-
reation at Goldfish I'ond (formerly known as Swan Pond),
near his old home, were indebted to him for the improve-
ment of its wild scenery by embellishments attractive and
instructive.
The children of Stephen Hopkins and his wife Sarah, were :
15. I. RuFCs", b. in Cranston, Feb. 10, 1727 ; d. in Scitualc,
Nov. 13, 1812.
IC. II. JoHN^ b. Nov. C, 1728 ; d. July 20, 1753.
17. III. RL•Tn^ b. Oct. 3, 1781 ; d. April 2, 1735.
18. IV. LYDIA^ b. Jan. 0, 1733 ; d. June 29, 1793.
19. V. SiLVANU-"'. b. Oct. 19, 1734 ; d. April 23, 1753.-
20. VT. SimonS b. Aug. 2G, 1736 ; d. April 2, 1744.
21. VII. Georgk\ b. Jan. 11, 1739 ; d. — 1775.
(7.) RL'Jb'US'. ijittle is known of this son of William
and Ruth. He was living at the time Maj. William, his
grandfather, died, in 172:% and was legatee of a small bequest
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from his estate. This is known to have been in possession of
his brother William at a later date, and lio jtrobably died
young.
It may be well to state hero that no records found give the
dates of birth of Rufus, John, Samuel, Abigail, or Susanna,
children of William and Ruth, l)ut approximate dates in
the case of a part are made out from grave-stone ins(3rip-
tioiis, where date of death is given with years of age. In
others, not thus ascertained, their position in tlie table may
not be correctly given.
(8.) Capt. JOHN HOPKINS*, son of William and Ruth,
and brother of the Governor, married Catherine, daughter of
the second William Turpin, who died wliile holding the office
of town treasurer of Providence, March 15, 1744. He (John)
died at sea, Feb. 1, 1745, and left his widow with three
young daughters as follows :
22. I. RuTH^ b. — ; d. — .
23. II. SARAH^ b. — ; d. Oct. 14, 1818.
24. HI. Anna% b. — ; d. Dec. 26, 1823.
Catherine administered upon liis estate, and the inventory
of his personal property showed a value of 1,938 pounds;, 5
shillings, 6 pence. She subsequently married Dr. Job Haw-
kins, and died Dec. 30, 1749, aged 30 years, 2 months, and 5
days.
20 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
(9.) Capt. SAMUEL IIOPKIXS*, son of William and
Ruth, died at Hispaniola, in the month of September, 1744,
probably unmarried. His brother Stephen administered ui»on
Ills estate, and the inventory of liis personal property repre-
sented a value of 548 pounds, 9 shillings. Nothing further
is known of him by the writer.
(10.) HOPE HOrivIXSS daughter of AYilliam and Ruth,
married first, July 8, 1736, Henry Harris, son of Henry, son
of Thomas, son of Thomas, the first of the name in Providence,
and had by him :
CHILDREN.
L!/dia\ b. 1788 ; d. Nov. 6, 1822.
liuth', b. April 2, 1740; d. Sept. 16, 1820.
Sarah', b. Dec. 7, 1742 ; d. Dec. 8, 1824.
Snsannah\ h. Oct. 28, 1744; d. April 29, 1824.
IIo])e; b. May 29, 1746 ; d. Nov. or Dec., 1799.
Henry Harris died Aug. G, 174G, and Hope mar-
ried for her second husband, Sept. 5, 1752, Dr.
Job Hawkhis, whose first wife was the widow of
her brother John.
CHILDREN,
30. VI. Catherine', b. May 17, 17o3.
31. VH. Henry Harris', b. Feb. 20, 1755.
32. VHI. Mefietable', b. Feb. 22, 1757 ; d. Feb. 14, 1795.
25.
I.
26.
II.
27.
HI.
28.
IV.
29.
V.
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Little lias been gleaned from the records relative to Henry
Harris, the first husband of Hope, but that he was a man much
appreciated is evident from the fact that 'numerous collateral
branches of the family had sons that bore his name to perpet-
uate his memory.
Of Hope's daughters (-5), Lydia-"^ married Cai)t. Joseph
Tillinghast, sou of Capt. Jonathan, of Newport, and had one son,
Henry Harris, who died Feb. 21, 1782, in his twentieth year.
(26.) Ruth>'> married, in February, 17G5, Job Smith, son of
Daniel and Dorcas (Harris) Smith, a lineal descendant of
John Smith, the miller. He was born Sept. 24, 173G, and
died Aug. 15, 1818. They had nine children, among whom
was Col. Henry Smith, who married, Oct. 19, 1799,Abbie
Crawford Allen, daughter of Zachariah. Plenry Smith built
the Duncan house on Smith's Hill, now (1881) owned by Al-
bert W. Smith. He died June 28, 1818, aged 52 years, and
his widow, Sept. 25, 1855, aged 79 years.
Benjamin Smith was another son of Job and Ruth. His
home was in the brick end house on Davis Street, Smith's
Hill, where he died Dec. 29, 1824, aged 56 years. He mar-
ried Frances Fosdick, daughter of his aunt Mehetable, who
died Dec. 23, 1834, aged 53 years. They had Albert T. F.,
Benjamin F., Frederick H., and Adeline. They have all
passed away, Adeline, who married Abner Cay, Jr., being the
last to survive.
22 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
(27.) Sarali^, the third child of Hope, married, Oct 2,
1768, her cousin, John B. fTopkiiis, the eldest son of Commo-
dore Esek, and died without issue.
(28.) Susamiir', tiu; fourth child of Hope, married, Dec.
26, 1772, Capt. Joseph Cooke, sou of Gov. Nicholas Cooke.
She probably died without issue.
(29.) Hope'', the fifth child of Henry, and Hope Harris,
married, Nov. 9, 1771, Cul. William Wall. He was one of the
nine Providence men who embarked in the enterprise of
founding the city of Hudson, on the North River, in 1783.
He probably did not long continue a resident of Hudson, as
he died at Genesee in July, 1803, his wife having previously
(leceasod at Savannah, Ga., in 1799.
(32.) Mehetable-^, the eighth and youngest child of Hope
and her husband Job, married, in January, 1781, Maj. Thomas
Fosdick. They settled in Portland, Me., where Mehetable
died in 1794, and Thomas in 1801. They had Thomas, who
fliod in 1803, aged 21 years; Frances, before mentioned as
marrying hercousin Benjamin Smith, and James W., who .set-
tled iu Providence and married first. May 1, 1814, Abigail,
daughter of Dr. Ephraim Coinstock, and second, Jan. 27,
1818, Maria, dauglitcr of Edward Thurber. James W. is
remembered by the writer as comman«ler of the first military
parade he ever witnessed, in front of the first district school-
ONE LINE OF TIIR HOPKINS FAMILY. 23
house at the nortli end, in rrovideucc, aljout the year 1810.
He was a man of small stature, "with a florid ('omplexion, fiuo
form, f>:raccful movement, and of a true soldierly boarinj^. He
died with a rdative of his first wife, in Smithfiold, July 21,
1864, aged 73 years.
Hope"* died, as before noted, July 20, 1803, and was buried
in Johnston, Avhich had probably been her home throughout
her married life. The following epitaph, copied from her
grave-stone, is here inserted to show the laudatory character
of the eulogies of that period, prompted by the demise of a
good woman.
" Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Hope Hawkins, wife of the
late Doct. Job Hawkins, and sister of the renowned statesman
and patriot, Stephen Hopkins. She departed this life the 20th
of July, 1803, aged 8G years, 4 months, and G days.
" This remarkable lady was laudably attentive to practical
virtue, and by being ever tenderly moved by the calls of social
nature, she administered, within her sphere, succor and com-
fort when they were most needed. She posses-sexl capacious
powers oi" mind, enriched by study, experience and acute
observation, and with cheerfulness of temi)er her magnanim-
ity of soul displayed itself amid the various trying scenes of
her protracted life.
" Faith, Hope, Patience and Charity having been her chosen
company, the Peace of God which passeth all understanding
24 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
appeared divinely bright to attend her fleeting spirit out of
time into eternity.
" .*^afe are you lodged above these rolling spheres, the bale-
ful influence of whose giddy dance shr<ls snd vicissitude on
all around."
(11.) Com. ESEK HOPKINS*, son of William and Ruth,
early entered upon a sea-going life, and attained to an honor-
able distinction in his chosen profession.
He married, Nov. 28, 1741, Desire, daughter of Ezekiel
Burroughs, of Newport, and making his home there, sailed in
command of various vessels until 1755, when he abandoned
the sea, and removed to Providence to engage in mercantile
pursuits. He subsequently resumed his old profession, and
at the outbreak of the Revolution engaged heart and soul with
bis patriotic compeers in promoting the cause of liberty. The
following synopsis of his career in the navy, and iji other
stations, is mostly copied from Arnold's Tlulory of Rhode
Island :
"August, 1775, he was appointed commander of the garri-
son at Fox Point, in Providence, on a threatened attack by
British shijis. In October of the same year he Avas appointed
to the command of a force of GOO men for special service to
rcjtel a force from the British fleet on a foraging cxpcdilion
to the islands of Rhode Island in (juest of live stock.
h
ONE LINE OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 25
'' Later ill tlic same month lie was appointcl witli Joadph
Brown, to go through tlic colony and decide what places
should be fortified, and in what manner.
"Oct. 4,1775, he was commissioned brigadier Ijy Gov. Nich-
olas Cooke. Dec. 22, 1775, he was confirmed by Congress
commander of the first naval fleet organized and equipped by
the colonies. He sailed from Delaware Bay Feb. 17, 1776,
made a descent on New Providence March 3, and captured
the forts with a large amount of military stores and upwards
of 100 cannon, with which he sailed for New England.
" April 4, ho captured the British schooner ' Hawke,' of six
guns, Captain Wallace, and on the 5th, the boml3-l)rig ' Bol-
ton,' of eight guns. On the 6th, he engaged the frigate
' Glasgow,' of twenty guns, and after an action of three hours
she escaped into Newport under protection of the British
squadron.
" He was censured by Congress for not following literally his
instructions on his southern cruise, and although his whole
career as commandant reflected honor to himself and glory
to the navy, his enemies finally succeeded in procuring his
discharge from the service, which was finally accomplished
Jan. 2, 1778."
From long experience as commander in the merchant ma-
rine, where the exercise of autocratic power was deemed
indispensable, he was not well fitted to brook the restraint
26 ONE LINE or TRP HOPKINS FAMILY.
imposed upon liim l)y his new position; and his own judg-
ment niled his action when in the service of tlie government,
regardless of its effect upon the opinions of others. Ilence
the liostility to him witli tho result named.
The records show that after his retirement from the navy
he was constantly engaged in duties of a ]»ultlic nature, and
no lukewarmness to the cause of his country during her peril
resulted from the action of the government in displacing him.
The heart of a Benedict Arnold did not palpitate in his breast,
but strong devotion to the welfare of his country was ever
manifested in his public and private life.
ITis success in his early calling had resulted in a compe-
tency, and on his removal to Providence he invested exten-
sively in real estate, and with a provident management of his
resources, he was enabled to i»rovidc for his large family
without encroaching upon his acquired capital. Jlis Provi-
dence home yet stands on the outskirts of the city, and is
owned bv his descendants.
Tiio children of Esck and Desire were :
John BiRUOUGHS', b. Aug. 25, 1742 ; d. Dee. 5, 179G.
Hkakt', b. Sept. 1, 1714; d. July 11, 1825.
AniGAii/, b. Oct. 25, 174G ; d. April 25, 1821.
Samuel*, b. Feb. 10, 1748; d. Sept. 22, 1750.
AM^.Y^ b. Jan. 2G, 1751 ; d. Dec. — , 1825.
Stei'IIRnS b. March 6, 1753 : d. July 3, 17fil.
33.
I.
34.
II.
35.
III.
3C.
IV.
37.
\ .
3S.
VI.
ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS TAMILY, 27
39. VII. Susannas b. May 10, 170G ; d. — .
40. VIH. Eskk', b. June 0, 17.'>8 ; d. — 1777.
41. IX. SamuklS 1). — ; cl. Dec. — , 1782.
42. X. Uesiki/', b. May 17, 1704 ; d. May 20, 1843.
(12.) ABIGAILS daughter uf William and Ruth, mar-
ried Nathan Angell, son of Joseph, son of James, son of
Thomas, one of the first settlers of Providence.
CHILOKEN.
43. I. NathanieL^.
44. II. Stisanna^.
45. III. Rosabella^, mar. Samuel Chase, Jr.
46. IV. Samuel^:
47. V. Sarah^, mar. Col. Ephraim Bowen.
48. VI. Abigail^.
49. VII, iV«i7ia??.^ married, Oct. 14, 1787, Amy Kinnicutt, and
was father of Joseph K. Angell", distinguished
for his logal attainments, and author of several
valuable works pertaining to his profession, on
which high encomiums were bestowed by some of
the most eminent jurists of the country.
(13.) SUSANNAS the yonngest child of William and
Ruth, died unmarried at 17 years of age. Her grave, with
inscribed headstone, is in the buiying-ground with that of her
aunt Hope, in Johnston, and she was probably a member of
her family at the time of her decease.
28 ONi: usL uF THE iiorwiNs family.
(14.; CvPT. CnillSTOPriERS son of Col. William* and
Sarah, followed the example set. bv his father and most of his
uneles, by adopting a sea-faring life. He married, May 8,
1750, Sarah, daughter of Jndtr,. Daniel and Joanna (Scott)
Jenckes.
CHILDREN.
50. I. Danikl", b. — ; d. ^Nlay 12. 181.'). in bis sixty-sixth
yeav.
."•1. If. .ToakxaG, b. — : (1. Xnv. 21. 182;i in lior sixlv-
fourth year.
_. HI. Sallys, b. —; d. 1792.
''" IV. Chkistoi'her", b. — ; d. — .
.. V. WiLLLVM^, b. — ; d. — .
.-(;. VT, r»> 1.1 .-", 1, • ,1. .
Liui.siopiiLT s "s\ idow married for a second husband, in No-
vember, 1772, Ambrose Page. She died July 23, 1812, aged
79 years.
(15.) RuFUS'^, the eldest son of Gov. Stephen, early en-
tered upon the activities of a busy life, and was prominent
in promoting industries instituted to develop the resources of
his native state. Uis early manhood was spent in maritime
pursuits, in wliich he attained a high rank as a nautical C'»m-
raauder. The public life of his father afforded opportunities
ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 29
for his advancement in political knowledge, and many years
of his life were devoted (o the service of his town and state.
He filled various positions of trust in the management of
affairs eonneeted with the Revolutionary period, was for sev-
eral years a judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Provi-
dence County, and for a season justice of the Superior Court
of the State ; repeatedly elected to represent Scituate in the
General Assembly ; and a trustee of Brown University from
1782 until his decease. About the year 17G6 he was associ-
ated with his fatlier and Messrs. Nicholas, Joseph, John, and
Moses Brown and Jabez Bowen, in a project to utilize a bed
of iron ore found in Cranston, and the building of Hope Fur-
nace soon followed, in which was cast, among other articles,
cannon for use in the army during our struggle for independ-
ence.
Tlie bell now in use in the steeple of the First Baptist
Church, in Providence, was broken in 1787, and recast at the
Hope Furnace. The furnace was located in Scituate, several
miles from the bed of ore, and ox teams w^ere used to con-
vey the ore to the furnace. Rufus Hopkins was the manag-
ing man of the concern.
He married first, Oct. 13, 1747, Abigail, daughter of John
Angell, who died July 21, 1758, aged 27 years, 11 days ; and
second, Xov. 11, 17^9, Sarah, daughter of Capt. Joseph Olney,
and sister of Col. Jeremiah Olney. She was born March 31,
1732, and died Oct. 2, 1785.
67.
I.
/iS.
11.
.':'.
TIT
GO.
IV.
r.i.
V.
G2.
VI
63.
VI]
30 ONK LINE OF THK HOPKINS FAMILY.
cnir.DUKN.
Bij ftrat icife.
John", b. Oct. 11, 1750; d. Sept. -ia?.)!.
A daugiitek", b. and d. April o, 1753.
SiLVAKus^, b. Sept. 17, 17o<; ; d. Aug. 21, 17j7.
JBy second wife.
Stephen", b. Jan. 1, 17G2; d. June 1. 18;J().
SiLVANUS% b. June 25, HG-l ; d. Aug. 18, 1821.
RuFus«, b. Nov. 15, 1771 ; d. Aug. 29, 1773.
VII. Joseph OlnetC, b. March 20, 1774, d. Jan. 5, 1792.
(16.) Capt. JOHN HOPKINS-^the second son of Gov.
Stephen, true to the instincts of the family, adopted a sea-far-
ing life, which seemed at that time to afford the best opportu-
nities for advancement in worldly interests, and included in
its profession the noblest and most talented specimens of the
race. lie was master of a sloop called the" Two Brothers,"
and sailed for Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 3, 1751, and while engaged
in coasting from port to port was taken sick with small-pox,
at St. Andcro, where he died July 20, 1753, aged 24 years, 8
months, and 3 days.
lie married ]^rnry, daughter of Robert and Amey Gibbs.
• 1Iannah\ b. July -'1, i 750 ; d. Feb. H, 181G.
ONE t.TNr OF TiiK iiorKiN? rA:\iir.Y. 81
(18.) LYDi A''', tlio fourtli cliild of Gov. Steplicn, was bom
in Scitiiatc. Slic married, June 5, 1703, as his second wife,
Col. Daniel Tillinglia.st, son of Cai)t. Joscj)li Tiilinghast, a
native of Newport, R. I. He was born June 2, 1732, and
died in Uxbridge, Mass., 8ep1. 18, 180G. Jle was a prominent
citizen of Providence, liis adopted home ; engaged extensively
in the distillery business, and was for a long time colonel of the
Providence Artillery Company.
CHILURKN.
G5. I. aeorrje\ b. Nov. 10, 176-1 ; d. — .
GG. II. John\ b. Jan. 2, 17GG ; d. — .
G7. III. Steplien\ b. Sept. 17, 17C8 ; d. Feb. 10, 1841. At
one time city treasurer of Providence.
G8. IV. Sarah Scoft\ b. April 2, 1771 ; d. Jan. 24, 1783.
C9. V. Silvanu!i\ b. July 19, 1772; d. — .
James Tillinghast, a prominent lawyer of Providence, is a
great-grandson of Daniel and Lydia, through (67) Stephen
and Charles F. Tillinghast.
(19.) SILVANUS5, the fifth child of the Governor, was
born in Scituatc, and almost as a matter of course early
entered the line of the family profession, and at the age of
eighteen years, had advanced to the position of second-in-
command of a vessel that was wrecked on the shore of Cape
Breton. The crew attempted to reach Louisburg in a small
32 ^'^-T- T7Vr '^r THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
schooner, and while jiassing the island of iSt. Peter's were sur-
prised by a great number of Indians, in canoes, captured,
taken on shore, and barbarously murdered.
Tlic year 1753 was a trying crisis in the life of Governor
Hopkins. Within a period of si.\ months he was called upon
to part with two sons in the early prime of their manhood,
when their prospects for a cicditable career of usefulness
were of the most flattering character, and the companion of
his early joys and sorrows. The circumstancos of the death
of the sons were such as to intensify his grief for their loss.
John, dying in a Catholic country and being a Protestant, his
remains were refused a Christian burial, and no greater mis-
fortune could befall a parent than to have a knowledge of
the horrible torture and death of Silvanus. His wife, stricken
by protracted disease, aggravated by mental prostration in-
duced by her sad family bereavements, died by her own hand,
thus filling to overflowing his cup of sorrow. But in the lan-
guage of another, " the storm at length passed by, and bowed
but not broken by its flinsfoniivs. he again rrsnmpd his duties
as a j'n''!''' nfVt<-i-'y."
(21.^ APT. GIilORGE U0PKINS5, the youngest ciiild of
the CJovenior, it seems almost suj)erfluous to state, was a sea-
faring man. and was early engaged in <lutic's of n rt'sponsi-
ble nature. R. I. Cohnial Records, vol. vi., page 7, gives the
ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS PAMFLY. 33
*.
following: " Tlu; Assembly do vote mid resolve, mid it is voted
and resolved that 200 |»oimds he allowed and paid out of
the general treasury unto Mr. George Hopkins, for his time,
trouble, and expense in going to and fetching from New
York the silver and gold granted by His Majesty to this
colony."
This service must have been performed by George befoi'c
he was eighteen years old, as the resolve passed at the Janu-
ary session iu 1757 and his eighteenth birth-day occurred
January 22 of the same year.
He was master of a vessel that sailed from Providence for
Surinam Nov. 20, 1774, and on the return voyage stopi)ed at
Charleston, S. C, and sailing thence for Providence Aug. 25,
1775, was never afterwards heard from.
He married, March 14, 1773, lluth Smith, a daugliter of
his father's second w^ife by her first husband, Benjamiu
Smith. She survived, until March 25, 1812, and died at the
age of 6G years and 6 months. They had no issue. (See
appendix.)
(23.) SARAH^, daughter of (8) John and Catherine, mar-
ried, Aug. 2, 1761, Abraham Whipple, who was born hi Provi-
dence Sept. 26, 1733. He commanded the expedition that
went from Providence on the evening of June 9, 1772, to
burn the British schooner '' Gaspee,'' then aground on Namquit
Point.
34 ONE LINE OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
After a distiDguislied career in tlie service of his country
as commodore in tlie American navy, he removed to Marietta,
Ohio, in 179^), wliere he died I^Iay 29, 1819, having survived
his wife, who deceased Oct. 14 of the previous year, aged
78 years.
cun.nRF.N. '
70. I. Juifi/, married, in April, 1781, Lieut-Colonel Sproat,
of the Massachusetts line.
71. IT. /"'j///. married, in July, 1789, Dr. Ezekiel Comstock',
of Smithficld.
(24.) ANNA HOPKINS^, sister of the preceding, mar-
ried first, Dec. 13, 1761, William Metcalf, and second, Esck
Esten.
CHILDREN.
By first hnshand,
72. T. A danrjhtei^, -who married Alfred Mann, and had,
among other children, "William Metcalf Mann", who
was one of the editors of tbe Providence Ameri-
can^ and died ]March 2,1817. in his twenty-third
year.
By second hnshand.
1?, John'', b. April 24, 177;"i ; d. July 7, 1782.
74. III. Rphecca\ b. Nov. 12, 1776 ; d. Nov. 30, 1850.
75. IV. EseK*, b. Dec. 27, 1778 ; d. Jan. 11, 1779.
7G. V. Esel<^,h. Dec. M, 1779; d. May 21, 1842; married,
Sept. 14, IHOO, Sarah, daiightor of Benjamin
77.
VI.
78.
VII.
79.
VIII
80.
IX.
ONE LrNIO OF THI-J HOl'KINS FAMILY. 35
Jciiks. She was born (Jet. o, 17M2, auil died
April 21), I810.
CiiiLDUKN : Stephen, Jnlia Ann, Henry, Thomas,
George W., .laines F., AVilliani W, ('ornelius,
Sarah J., Eliza, Stepiien B., and a .second Jnlia
Ann.
.1 Oavrjhler\ b. Nov. 0, 1781 ; d. Dec. 1, 1781.
Hem'}/, b. Oct. 22, 1782 ; d. Nov. 12, 1801.
Catherine^, b. July 8, 1784 ; d. Jan. — , 1S4G.
Jo/m«, b. May 21, 1786 ; d. June 11, ; married
Emeline , and had Nancy, Frances, John,
Stephen, and Alonzo.
(33.) Capt. JOHN B. IIOFKINSs the eldest son of
Com. Esek, commanded one of the boats engaged to convey
the parties who captured and destroyed the " Gaspee" off Paw-
tuxet on the evening of June 9, 1772, before alhided to. He
followed up this exploit by services of a naval character dur-
ing the revolutionary period, as is attested by the records
from which we quote :
" He commanded the ' Cabot ' of 14 guns, in the fleet with
his father, the Commodore, and was severely wounded in the
action with the ' Glasgow,' previously referred to. June 8,
1776, he was appointed to the command of the frigate ' War-
ren,' and sailed from Providence on a cruise Feb. 16, 1778,
and on the 16th day of April, just two months later, arrived in
30 ONE LINE OF TfTE nOPKIX^ FAMILY.
Boston with the ' Queen of France,' Capt. Joseph Olncy, and
the 'Ranger,' Capt. Simpson. These ships had sailed under
Capt. Hopkins as senior oflicer, and liad captured a fleet of
seven British vessels, one a twentj-frun ship, and .six transports
with valuable stores, and twenty-four British officers, bound
for Georgia. The value of the captured stores was estimated
at four hundred thousand dollars. Tliis successful cruise
gave great joy to the people."
He morried, Oct. 2, 176S, his cousin, Sarah Harris, from
which union there was no issue.-^
(^34.) HEARTS the second child of Esek and Desire,
never married, but lived in her father's family until his
decease, then with her sister Desire until July 11. 1825, when
she died, in her eighty-fir-t ronr.
(35.) ABIGAIL-^, third child of the Commodore, married
Joseph Hawkins, of North Providence.
CllILUUK.N.
81. I. i^am//', married first, Charles Leonard, second
^Vilbur.
82. J I. 6'a.'jan?ia'', married Nehemiah .SUcldon, and died in
May, 1807, inlier thirty-third year.
H'.i. III. -Vary*, married, in August, IT'Jo, Elhanan Martin, of
Troy, N. V., a native ofllchoboth, Mass. He
died in Trov, July, 180«j, aud was buried in the
UNK LINI'} OF TIIK HOPKINS FAMILY. 37
b^
liimily burying-jTi'oiiud in RclioViotlj. Ili.s widow
returned witli lior family to Rhode Island, and
died in I'lovidence, Aug. 31, 1855, in lier
eightieth year.
CjnM>RKN : Ksek II., Leiiaion, Abby Ann,
Maiy, and Elhanan.
84. IV. Desire\ d. Aug. 25, ,1809, in lier tliirtytliird year,
85. V. Jlenr^f, married, Oct. 1, 1804, Mary ArnoUl.
8G. VI. Ameif, married, July 12, 1806, Peyton K. Leonard.
87. VII. Esck lIopkins\
88. VIII. Joseph B.\ married, July 2, 1814, Harriet Angell,
daughter of Benjamin.
80. IX. Harriett
(37.) AMEY5,the litth child of Esek and Desire, mar-
ried first, in 1777, Dr. John Clarke.
CHILDREN.
90. I. Stephen HojiMns^ b. 1777 ; d. Nov. 2, 1795.
01. II. John Hojykins^, b. April 1, 1780 ; d. Nov. 28, 1870.
Married second, in October, 1797, Judge John
Dorrance, who died June 29, 1813, in his sixt}'-
sixth year. He was a graduate of Brown Uni-
versity in the class of 1774, and afterwards a
tutor in that institution.
Dr. Clarke was a resident of New Jersey, and came to
Rhode Island in 1777, in connection with Dr. John Barnett,
38 ONE LINK OF TUK IIOF'KINS FAMILY.
to superintend the arrangement of a sraall-pox liospital in
Nortli Providence. During liis stay licre ho became acquainted
with and marriod Amey. He sub-sefjuently returned to Eliza-
bethtown, N. J., wlierc lie died April 27, 1794, leaving his
widow and two sons, with whom she returned to her father's
home in North Providence. Her son Stephen died at eighteen
jfoars of age, but John H. lived to be eighty-one years old, and
was prominent in the business and political affairs of Rhode
Island. He represented the city of Providence in the State
Ijcgislature for several years, and the State in the United
States Senate for the term commencing March 4, 1847. In
personal appearance it is said he bore a striking resemblance
to his grandfather, the Commodore, which he seemed to
realize, and amplify by certain peculiarities in dress.
(39.) SUSANNA^, seventh child of the Commodore, mar-
ried, in August, 1791, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Maxey.
ciiiLnnEN.
92. 1. Cornelia MANNr>f<j®, 1). June 11, 1702; married,
Jan. 18, 1814, James Gregg, of Columl)ia, S. C.
0.3. II. Amky Hopkins', b. May 1, 1794.
91. HI. Desire liiimouons', b. Feb. 19, 1796.
95. IV. Ki^K Hopkins", b. May IG, 1799.
96. V. Stephen IIopkin.s% b. Feb. 16, 1801.
97. VI. Jonathan*, who was an attorney at law, and died at
Autauga County, Alabama, Nov. 19, 1823.
ONK LINE OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 39
d8. VII. ViuGii>, who was killed by the explosion of the great
gun on board the U. S. steamship "Princeton,"
when on an excursion trial trip on the Potomao
River, Feb. 28, 1844. The Hon. Abel P. Up-
shur, Secretary of the Navy, met his death by the
same catastrophe. President Tyler was one of
the company on board, but escaped injury,
Pr. Maxey was born in Attleboro, Mass., Sept. 2, 1768, and
entered as a student in Brown University, graduating in
the class of 1787. He became a tutor in the University,
which position he held until 1791, when he was elected pastor^
of the First Baptist Church in Providence.
In 1792 he was elected to the presidency of the college, and
continued to hold the appointment until 1802, when he re-
signed, to accept the presidency of Union College, at Schen-
ectady, N. Y., and remained there until 1804, when he was
invited to take the presidency of South Carolina College,
which he accepted, one prompting motive to his decision
being that the warmer climate would be conducive to his
health, his physical condition seeming to require tlic cliange.
He retained the presidency of this last institution until his
decease, which occurred at Columbia, June 4, 1820, at the age
of 51 years, 9 months, and 2 days.
Dr. Maxey was almost universally popular in every condi-
tion of society in whicli he was placed.
40 ONE LINE OF Tur nnPRINS FAMILY.
The exceptions were from narrow-uiindeJ and bigoted peo-
ple who were unable to appreciate a noble and generous
nature. The most marked of these cases was shown in an
opiMisition to his appointment to the presidency of Union
College on account of the alleged " unsoundness of his theo-
logical views/' and a quotation from his sermon preached on
the death of President Manning was given in support of the
accusation. It was as follows :
" The only thing essential to christian union is love or
benevolent aflfQction. Hence it is with me a fixed principle
to censure no man except for immorality. A diversity of
religious opinions, in a state so imperfect, obscure, and sinful
as the present, is to be expected. An entire coincidence of
sentiment, even in important doctrines, is by no means essen-
tial to christian society, or the attainment of eternal felicity.
How many are they, who appear to havo been subjects of
regeneration, who have scarcely an entire comprehensive view
of one doctrine of the Bible? Will the gates of paradise be
barred against these because they did not have the penetrating
sagacity of an Edwards or a Hoi)kins ? Or shall these great
theologian champions engross Heaven and shout hallelujahs
from its walls, while a Priestly, a Price, and a Winchester,
merely for a difference of ojMnion, though pre-eminent in vir-
tue, must sink into the regions of darkness and pain?" All
lionor to the man who, with strong religious convictions of his
ONE LTNR OP TIIH IIOPKINH FAMILY, 41
own, woi'lil promulgate such liljcral seiitiinonts, regardless of
the assaults induced by bij^otry and intolerance. Shade of
Roffer Williams sustain sucli.
'C3^
(40.) ESEK HOPKINS, Ju.% the eighth child of the Com-
modore, graduated at Brown University in the class of 1775,
at the age of seventeen years. Very little information con-
cerning him has been gathered, and that little is somewhat
confused in the matter of dates. Arnold, in his Ilislonj of
Rhode Island^ vol. ii., p. 441, says of him : " In July, 1779, he
was in command of the privateer * Lively,' which vessel was
previously a British Privateer of ten guns, taken by Col. Tal-
bot in a small sloop called the ' Argo.' " Colonial Records,
vol. viii., p. 335, notes that he was a prisoner of war at Hal-
ifax, having been captured by a British force while acting as
lieutenant on board the Providence sloop, and at the Decem-
ber term of the General Assembly in 1777, a resolve was
passed that " Major-General Spencer be requested to suffer
and permit Lieutenant Otway, who was captured by tlie
State's forces with the British frigate 'Lark,' to be given up
in order to redeem said Hopkins from captivity."
Again, the triennial catalogue of Brown University has him
starred as deceased in 1777. No record of his father's fam-
ily seen by the writer (and several have been published) gives
the date of his decease, and the most probable conjecture
42 ONE LINE OF THE nOPKTNR FAMILY.
that can be made in rep:ar(l to it is, that Arnold was in error
in attribnting to liim tlie command of tlic " Lively" in 1779,
and that he probably died at Halifax while a prisoner of war
in 1777, before an exchange conld be made based upon the
resolve passed by the General Assembly in December of that
year. This assumption is strengthened l»y the fact that no
grave-stone for him is seen in the family burying-ground,
wliile the resting-place of the remains of all the other of the
Commodore's sons, except Samuel, who died at sea, are thus
identified.
If his decease occurred in 1777, he died at the age of nine-
teen years, and probably unmarried.
(41.) SAMUEL^ the ninth child of Esek and Desire, is
the only one the date of whose birth is not found in any
record known to exist. His next elder l)rother, Esek, was
born in 1758, and his sister, Desire, in 1764, his birth occur-
ring between those dates. He married, in August, 1781, Zer-
viah Charlotte Lindsey, daughter of Capt. Thomas* and
Sarali (Field) Lindsey, and soon after embarked on a voyage
in a brig commanded by Capt. Joseph Cooke, son of Governor
Cooke, who married his cousin, Susanna Harris. On the
•This Paptain Lindwy was i>robnbly the ono who wna ninstor of the slod])
" Hannah." an»l whf)«c maiifRiivcrinjf t« escape capture by the " Ga«pcc" resulted
of his pursuer on Xnm'iuit Point, tlius phieinK her in position to
1 Httcd out for her dcatniction, ln'fore alhuled to. Staplon' ilnmii?
(flvr« the name as f'apt. lU'nJamin Lincls/»y, but Col. Htc. has it Capt. Thomas.
ONE LINK Oi.' IMi: llol'KINS FAMILY. 43
>^
return voyage the In-ig arrived in TJosfoii Jan. 5, 1783, but
young ^lopkins was not one of licr crew. lie was lost over-
board about a month previous, and all efforts to save him
proved unavailing, lie left his young wife and infant daugh-
ter to mourn his loss.
CHILD.
99. Sai{ah«, b.— ; d. Oct. 30, 18G0, aged iH 3 ears.
His widow married for a second husband, Jan. 3, 1789,
Calvin Wheaton, son of Comfort and Anne Wheaton, and
third, Nov. 4, 1804, Capt. Samuel Staples. She died Oct. 26,
1848, aged 88 years.
(42.) DESIRE5, the tenth and youngest child of the
Commodore, married first, in April, 1782, Joseph Augell, sou
of James. By him she had one daughter.
100. I. Eliza^, b. March 16, 1783 ; d. Oct. 12, 1860.
The union was not a happ}' one, and after the
birth of Eliza, Desire returned with her child to
her father's house. A divorce followed this sep-
aration, and July 23, 1791, she married Dr. Sam-
uel Leonard, of Taunton, Mass., a graduate of
Yale College in the class of 3 773, and a recip-
ient of an honorary degree from Brown Univer-
sity in 1791. By him she had two sons.
44 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
101. II. Esek Samuel Ilopkins^^, b. Oct. 9, 1794 ; d. Dec. 19,
1834.
102. III. John Burroughs IlopJcins'^, b. Sept. 16, 1797; d.
March 18, 1853.
Mr. Leonard died in Taunton, Aug. 20, 1807, in his fifty-
seventh year, and Desire agsiin returned t<^ the old homestead
in North Providence with her family, and assumed control of
the estate, her pn routs nnd V.rnHiors hnving previously passed
away.
Her sons botli graduated at Brown University in the class
of 1814, and Esek S. XL, went into the apothecary Vjusiness,
and located in the basement of the old Manufacturers' Hotel,
fronting Market Square, in Providence, the site of Avhich is
now covered by the What Cheer Building. He was always in
delicate health, and went to Indian Key, East Florida, in hope
of recu|)erating it in that more genial clime, where he died,
and from whence his remains wer0» removed and interred in
the North Burying-Ground. iji Pfbvidcnce. He was unmar-
ried.
John B. H. Leonard never married, but lived with his
mother, and managed the homestead estate.
He was a quiet, unobtrusivci^aan, and much respected in the
community. A marble bust of liim, sculptured by a Provi-
dence artist, George 0. Annal)lc, has recently been presented
ONE LINIO OP Tilli: HOPKINS FAMILY. 45
to the Rhode Island Historical S<M'i(>ty, which is an excellent
likeness of the original.
At the decease of his mother, the many acres of the
homestead farm had greatly increased in valu(,', owing to its
close proximity to large manufacturing establishments and
the general spread of population, the fee of which rested in
him and his half-sister Eliza, by inheritance. John also
owned real estate in Taunton, inherited from his father.
Both being childless, they made wills, each Ijequeathingtothe
survivor their entire property. John died first, and Eliza,
though possessed of a large fortune, like many others who
never realized an actual want, conceived herself poor, and
probably suffered as much from the impression as though it
was an actual fact. She grew morose and fretful, and seemed
to have no sympathy for any of her kindred. In her will,
made subsequent to the death of John, she bequeathed to two
Baptist churches her entire property, giving that part of it
situated in Taunton to a church society there located, and the
balance, situated mostly in North Providence, to the First, or
Charitable Baptist Society, in Providence. She left many
relatives who were deserving of consideration, but she ignored
them all in the final disposal of her large wealth. Her extreme
aversion to recognize them, prompted a united effort to render
the will null and void, wdiieh, after three trials, was success-
ful, the verdict of the jury resting upon the ground of the
46 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
insanity of the testator. On the first two trials the jury were
unable to agree.
The writer cannot pass from the consideration of this fam-
ily without bestowing a brief tribute to the memory of Desire
Loonard. Being distantly allied in kinshiii, and cireum-
stances requiring frequent visits to her home on errands of a
character calculated to draw out the workings of a sympa-
thetic heart, she was always found ready to respond \n a
manner that proved the true inwardness of her being to be
based upon love to all, and a desire lo ameliorate the condi-
tion of the unfortunate and afflicted. The epitaph on the
grave-stone of lier aunt Hope, prcviou.sly noted, in all its
essential points would aptly apply to her character.
As the decease of all of the Commodore's sons preceded
his own, and all died without male issue, with his own demise
the Hopkins name ceased to exist in this line, except for a
brief period in the single instance of Sarah, the daughter of
his .son Samuel, thus cutting off the perpetuity of this branch
of the Hopkins family, though numerous descendants through
marriage of his daughters are yet living in Rhode Island and
ehsewhcre.
(50.) DANIEL''', son of (14) Christopher and Sarah, was
a farmer, and lived in North Providence, lie married, Sept.
4, 1774, Susanna, daughter of John and Ruth Wilkinson.
She died March 5, 1830, in her seventy-third year.
ONE LINE OK THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 47
( inM>lM.N.
103. I. Dl.;aouAIl^ b. Dec. 28, 1775 ; d. Oct. 29, 18.'i4.
104. II. CnRisTOi>iiEK',b. — , 1776 ; d. M:iv 10, 1H24, unmarried.
105. III. WiLLiAM% b. .Iiine 30, 177'J; d. April 23. 1815.
(51.) JOANNA«, second child of (14) Christopher and
Sarah, married, in January, 1778, Nicholas Cooke, Jr., son of
Governor Cooke.
C11U.UIIKX.
lOG. I. Sarah H.\ b. Oct. 7, 1778.
107. II. mcholas\ b. Oct. 19, 1780; d. Nov. 15, 1851.
108. III. Maria', b. Aug. 18, 1782; d. Oct. 9, 1783.
109. IV. Jeremiah 0.% b. Jan. 30, 1784.
110. V. Mary L.\ b. July 31, 1786 ; d. Jan. 23, 1787.
111. VI. Daniel S.\ b. May 18, 1789.
112. VII. John', b. Oct. 14, 1792; d. May 16, 1858.
113. VIII. Abigail S.\ b. Oct. 9, 1795 ; d. Jan. 10, 1851.
114. IX. William H.\ b. Feb. 14, 1798; d. Aug. 6, 1862,
married, Aug. 31, 1825, Caroline, daughter of
John Jenckes, of Smithfield.
(52.) SAI.LYc^ third child of (14) Christopher and Sarah,
married, Oct. 3, 1776, Daniel Smith, son of William and Abi-
gail Smith. He was born April 9, 1757, and died April 29,
1780.
48 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
CHILDREN.
115. I. AbiffaiP, b. Sept. 8, 1777, d. Ma}- 8, 1792.
lie. II. William II.\ b. Sept. 16, 1778, d. May 22, 1834.
(60.) STEPIIENc, fourth cliild of ^lo) Rnfus, resided in
Providence. He married, Jan. 30, 1785, Mary, daugliter of
Capt. William and Lydia Rodman. She died Feb. 22, 1849,
aged 86 years.
CHILDREN.
117. 1. George', b. Nov. 21, 1785 ; d. March 5, 1796. -
118. II. Ri-Fus", b. July 13, 1787 ; d. Nov. 5, 1787. -
119. III. RuFus^ b. Aug. 15, 1788 ; d. Nov. 9, 1817.
120. IV. William R.", b. Feb. 21, 1790 ; d. June 21, 1790. "
121.' V. Lydia% b. July 2, 1791 ; d. Aug. 16, 1791.
122. VI. Joseph R.", b. July 9, 1792 ; d. March 9, 1793.
123. VII. Lydia", b. July 9, 1792 ; d. Nov. 28, 1793.
124. VIII. John G.^ b. Feb. 21, 1794 ; d. March 21, 1875.
125. IX. Sophia", b. Aug. 14, 1796 ; d. March 11, 1801.
126. X. Mary E.', b. Nov. 11, 1798 ; d. Feb. 14, 1872.
127. XI. Gkouge W.", b. Feb. 21, 1800 ; d. Sept. 24, 1800.
128. XII. Harriet A.', b. Oct. 26, 1801 ; d. Feb. 22, 1879. -
129. XIII. Stephen', b. April 25, 1803 ; d. Sept. 12, 1803.
Of thi.-^ numerous family of thirteen cliildren, only four
lived to mature age, and of the four, only John G. and Har-
riet A. married and liad families.
ONE LINE or THK MOPKfN^^ l'AMH,T. 49
(61.) Col. 8iL\ANL.S ll(>rklNS% the littli cliiM of
(15) Riifus, maiTU'd Mary, (hiiglitcr of Ctipt. Petor and Kliz-
abelh (Gardner) Wantoiu lie was for many years a resi-
dent of Scituate, and engaged in the mannfactnre of cotton
goods. A respected citizen of Providence, whose residence
during his youth and early manhood was in Scituate, speaks
in the highest pi-aise of tlie character of tiie Colonel and his
family. They were regarded as su.stalning an enviable posi-
tion in society, which they were entitled to liy their courtonns
deportment and unswerving integrity.
About the year 1819, the family removed to Washington
Village, Coventry, R. I., and Silvanus became cashier of the
" Bank of Kent " there located. They subsequently removed
to Norwich, Conn., where he died Aug. 18, 1824, and his
widow the 28th of the same month, in her sixty-first yeai'.
CHILDREN.
130. I. Sarah Olney', b — ; d. June 1, 1821. in her twen-
ty-ninth year.
131. II. Joseph Olney"', b. Jan. 22, 1794 ; d. Dec. 1, 1841.
132. III. William Waxton''. b. — : d. Nov. 24, 1821. n-zod 2r,
3'ears.
133. IV. Samuel Snow^ 1).— ; d. Oct. IG, 182G, aged 26
years.
134. V. Edward A.^ b. July 4, 1802 ; d. Sept. IG, 1836.
135. VI. Georor Sn v^vr sM>. Dec. 3, 1804 ; d. Dec. 12, 18G3.
7
*
50 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY,
(lU.) H ANN A FI IIOPKINS'5 , daugliter of (16) John and
Mary, married, Marcli 29, 1767, James Burrougli, of Provi-
dence.
CniLDUEN.
ISn. I. John n.\ b. — ; buried April 3, 1770.
137. II. John II.\ b. — ; buried Jan. 21, 1771.
138. III. Aniey W.''., born about 1772, married Henry C. Jones,
and died at Charleston, S. C, Nov. 3, M'Ah, in
her twenty-fourth year.
130. IV. George H.\ b. — : d. Nov. 13, 1807, aged 33 years.
140. ^^ Hannah^ b. — ; d. unmarried.
141. VI. WiUiain'. b. — ; d. — ; IMarried Magdelina Van
Rensselaer, daughter of the Patroon of Hudson.
142. VII. Gustavus James\ b. — ; d. — ; married in New
Orleans.
143. VIII. Caroline', b. — ; d. March 28, 18.50.
144. IX. Sidney H.' (Capt.), b. — ; d. in Richmond, Va.,
Oct. 24, 1821, aged about 40 years; married at
Philadelphia in 1801), to Elizabeth, daughter of
John Dunlap, of Philadelphia.
145. X. EdwarcT (Capt.), b. — ; d. in Providence, Oct. 27,
1821, aged 40 j'ears.
\iC^. Xr. C'ornWjV, b. — ; d. — .
147. XII. Sarah', b. — : d. July 21, 18.30.
o\r. t INK or THK IKU'KINS KAMILif. ."»1
The foregoing list may not indicate the exact order of the
births.
(99.) SARAHS daughter of (41) Samuel and Zerviah C.
Hopkins, married, March 22, 1801, Gen. Joseph Hawcs. Jlr
was born in Dcdhani, Mass., but spent most oJ his life in
North Providence, living in the prominent mansion situated
near the Corliss Steam Engine Company's ^vorks, and in the
immediate vicinity of the old homestead of Sarah's grand-
father, Commodore Hopkins. He was engaged in mercantile
pursuits, having a store on AVest Water Street (now Dyer
Street) , in Providence, also in manufacturing, operating a cot-
ton-factory in Rehoboth or Seekonk, Iklass.
CHILDREN.
Jos€2)h\ b. — ; d. Aug. 24, 1864, aged 60 years.
GnstavKs', b. — ; d. — .
Sophia Charlotte', b. — ; d. — ; married. Jan. 11
1831, George West.
151. IV. /Sarah HopJcins', b. — ; married, June 18, 1833,
Geo. J. Harris.
152. V. Harriet NeweU\ b. — .
153. VI. Elizabeth Boioe.n\ b. — .
154. VII. Samuel ILq^kins", b. — ; d. April 1, 1824, aged 3
3'ears.
155. VIII. Amey\ b. — .
156. IX. Susannah 3faxey', b. — .
148.
I.
149.
II.
150.
Ill
52 ON'E LINE np THK HOPKINS FAMILY.
(lOS.) DEHORAHs daughter of (50) Daniel and Susan-
nah Hopkins, married Smith Arnold, of Smithfield.
till i.i'iii.^.
157. 1. Jfuinna II.'* , b. March VJ, 17U2; d. Sept. 29, 1820;
married Foster Peck, and Imd Susan", who
- nianied John Barnes, and Foster S.", who mar-
ried Marcy "\V. Randall, daughter of Daniel Ran-
dall.
158. II. Daniel'^^ went Soutli, married and settled there, and
died, leaving descendants now resident in At-
lanta, Ga.
159. III. Susa7i Ho2)kins», b June 18, 1797 ; married, Oct. 12,
1831, Stephen Randall, and died without issue,
Feb. 10. 1870.
160. TV. Ann MJ, b. April 20, 1800 ; d. March 3, 1875 ; mar-
ried LeBaron Martin, son of Elhanan and Mary
11. Martin, who was born in Troy, N. Y., Feb.
9, 1800, and died in Pro-vidence, June 25, 1872.
cnir,DRE\.
1 . Joanna Arnold Cooke'.
L'. Infiint son*.
3. Ann'.
Smith Arnold*.
.Mary Temple'.
»;. Ann Brown', married Cintis W. Dexter.
7. Crawford Smith", married Alice S. Luther.
ONE LINK OF THK Hi)PKIN.'=« FAMILY. 63
^^
8. Deborah Hopkins', married George W. Cornell.
0. Elhanan', married Mary Emma Foster.
10. riaine Wickendcn".
11. I Susannah Arnold", married Allen Hurt.
(105.) WILLIAM', sou of (50) Diiniol« and Susannah,
married Lucina, daughter of Benjamin Jeucks. She was born
Jan. 20, 1781, and died Oct. 12, 1846.
CHILDREN.
161. I. Ruth ANGELL^ b. April 12, 1802 ; d. Aug. 17, 1871.
162. II. John W.», b. Sept. 15, 1805 ; d. April 2, 1807.
163. in. William H.«, b. May 10, 1807 ; d. March 6, 1848.
164. IV. Stephen J.\ b. Jan. 29, 1809 ; d. Feb. 4, 1833.
None of William and Lucina's children married, and on
the decease of Ruth, in 1871, the Hopkins name in the line
descended from Col. William, brother of the Governor and
the Commodore, disappeared, leaving only the descendants of
the Governor's son Rufus, who are of limited numbers, to
engage our attention in concluding this work.
(124.) JOHN G.s son of (60) Stephen and Mary, was
born and died in Providence. He married, Oct. 15, 1820,
Rosamond S. Dawless, who died May 13, 1872, aged 73 years,
7 months, and 19 days.
105.
I.
1fi6.
II.
ir,7.
Ill
16«.
IV
169.
V.
54 ONE LINK OF THK nOF'TTINS FAMrTV.
CIULDKKN.
George William**, b. July 13, 1821.
Henry Rogeus% b. Nov. 23, 1823.
Ann ?:lizabetii«, b. Aug. 14. 1828; d. Sept. 14,
1861.
Mauv Roi)Man«, b. Feb. 19, 1831 ; d. Feb., 1839.
Stei'uen^, b. Sept. 24, 1837.
(128.) HARRIET A. HOPKINS", daughter of (60) Ste-
phen and M.iiy, niirri-d Elisha C. Wells, son of Pahn-r
Wells. He was born Feb. 14, 1798, and died Oct. 20, 1864.
children.
EMZARr/m% b. Aug. 28, 1823; d. Sept 10, 1823.
EL[ZABET^^ b. June 22, 1825; d. March 1, 1826.
William R.», b. Sept. 9, 1826 ; d. Jan. 26, 1846.
Charlotte C.^, b. March 7, 1829 ; married, Oct. 16,
18.31, Thomas A. Sweetland, who was born Feb.
14, 1829.
174. \ . Elisiia C.8, b. Jan. 10, 1832 ; d. March 3, 1832.
17.3. VI. Harriet A.\ b. March 12, 1833 ; d. Feb. 15, 1834.
176. VII. Elisha C.^ b. Dec. 24, 1834 ; d. Sept. 21, 1853.
177. Vrn. MAin- E.s, b. Feb. 2, 1838 ; d. at Springfield, Mass.,
March 20, 1869; mamed, Nov. 19, 1861, George
W. Tapley ; had one son, William WelU^. h.
Aug. 8, 1«n7.
170.
I.
171.
11.
172.
III.
173.
IV.
ONE LINE OK THE Hnl'KlNS KAMIF.Y. 55
(13J.; JOSKIM] OLNEY HUPKINS, .son of Col. Syl-
vanuH and Mary, married, Jan. 1, 1818, Lydia P. JIazcn. She
was born Nov. 10, 1792, and died .Jan. 17, 18C6.
CIIILDUKN.
[All born in Xorwich except Charles W., who was born in Bozrah, Coun.]
JosKPii W.^ b. Dec. 3, 181'J ; d. Sept. 2/), 1820.
Henry IIunt», b. Oct. 18, 1821.
Sarah Olnei-*, b. March 17, 1824. —
Jane Elizabeth", b. June 7, 1827.
Samuel Snow", b. Jan. 9, 1830.
William W.^ b. Jan. 9, 1830 ; d. Nov. 27, 1833.
Charles Wesley\ b. May 20, 1833.
(132.) WILLIAM WANTON HOPKINS', son of Col.
Silvanus and Mary, married, Dec. 25, 1822, Jane Webb. No
issue. His widow subsequently married John Hebard, and i.s
now (1881) a widow, residing in Norwich.
(133.) Capt. SAMUEL SNOW HOPKINS^, son of Col.
Silvanus and Mary, married at New London, in October, 1824,
Elizabeth P. Brooks, of New London. His residence at time
of marriage was at Providence, R. I. •
He was master of ship " Louisa," and died at Havana, Island
of Cuba, Oct. 16. 1826.
178.
I.
179.
IT.
180.
in.
181.
IV.
182.
V.
183.
VI.
184.
VII
5(J UM. LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
(134.; Capt. EDWARD AUGUSTUS HOPKINS", son
of Col. Silvanus and Mary, was born in Scituate, R. I., and
died in New Hartford, Conn. He married in Norwich, Jan.
16, 1823, Elizabeth Carter. She was born in Exeter, N. H.,
Jan. 16, 1806, and died in Fall River, Mass., Sept. 24, 1877.
CHILDnEN.
185. I. Mary Wanton\ b. Jan. 0, 1827 ; d. July 21, 1881.
186. II. Elizabeth Gil.max', b. Nov. 4, 1830.
187. III. Edward AuGUS'-rrs", b. in Norwich, Sept. 24, 1833,
served in the war of the great Rebellion , and died
uumarriofl. wbilo in thfi U. S. nav.il service. Jan.
3, 1860.
188. W. ■Mri.i.cs.v MFxrALF". h. An<r. 1- 1«3.i.
(135.) GEORGE SILVANUS HOPKINS", son of Col.
Silvanus and Mary, was born in Scituate, R. I., and died in
Colchester, Conn.
Married fir.st, Sept. 15, 1832, Esther (Rose) Cooley, who
died Jan. 23, 1838, aged 29 years. Married second, Sept. 1.
1843, Dianthia Robinson, who died Doc. 7, 1850, aged 48
years.
rillLDREN.
By first wife.
189. I. William W.e, b. Oct. 1, 1833 ; d. Aug. 7, 1850.
190. II. Frederick Ferdinand*, b. Feb. 17, 1836.
ONE LINE OP TIIR HOPKINS FAMILY. .57
191. ill. Mauy EsTHEir, b. .^q)t. 21, iS.'iT.
Bij second ivife.
192. IV. George Waiuien«, b. April 1, 1«44.
(165.) GEORGE WILLIAM HOPKINS^, son of (124)
John G. and Rosamond S., born and resides in Providence ;
married, Nov. 20, 1844, Maria, dauglitcr of Samuel and Ase-
nath (Lewis) Angell. She was born in Warren, R. I., Sept.
25, 1821, and died in Providence, Feb. 24, 1879.
CHILDREN.
193. I. Ellen Maria', b. Jan. 31, 1846, a teacher in one of
the public schools in Providence.
194. II. Charlotte Elizabeth', b. Sept. 2, 1847.
195. in. George W., b. and d. Feb. 1, 1851.
(166.) HENRY R. HOPKINSs, son of John G. and
Rosamond S., married, Nov. 28, 1850, Seraphina V. Williams-
and has resided for several years at Pawtneket, R. L
CHILDREN.
196. I. Charlotte Emma^, b. Feb. 9, 1853 ; d. July 16, Iv'iTl.
197. II. Harriet Rosamond, b. Sept. 5, 1856.
(167.) ANN ELIZABETH HOPKINS », daughter of John
G. and Rosamond S., married, March 13, 1851, Edward
Cory.
58 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY,
CHILDREN.
198. I. EdicanPy bom Oct. 20, 1851 ; married Kate Battcj.
199. II. William Iletirf, b. Dec. 15, 1853 ; d. Oct. 14, 1859.
200. III. Mary Bodman\ b. Feb. 14, 1856 ; manied, Oct. 25,
1876, Earl P. Mason, of Fall River, Mass.
201. IV. Herbert Manton\h. Dec. 19, 1858.
(169.) STEPHEN HOPKINS^, son of John G. and Ros-
amond S., resides in Providence. Married, in Springfield,
Mass., Nov. 28, 1876, Margarette E. Lee.
(179.) HENRY HUNT HOPKINSS son of (131) Joseph
0. and Lydia P., married, Nov. 20,1842, Lucy L., daughter of
Nathaniel H. and Phcbe L. Shermnn. She was born March
8, 1824.
s
CniLDKEN.
[All born in Preston, Conn., except Joseph H., who was born in Norwich.]
202. I. Joseph H.», b. Aug. 12, 1843.
203. II. IIenkietta T.', b. Sept. 7, 1852.
204. III. William II. », b. April 2^ 1856 ; d. Oct. 28, 1870.
205. IV. Jexme S.», b. Jan. 21, 1857.
(180.) SARAH 0. HOPKINSS daughter of Joseph 0.
and Lydia P., married, Oct. 9, 1844, George H. Martin.
ONK LINK OF THr; IIOI'KINS TAMILY. 50
V
V
CHILDREN.
[All born in Norwicli.]
200. T. Eslelle JIazen\ b. Aug. 27, 184G, married, Oct. 14,
1875, Lucius Tuttlc. Have Effio Estelle, born in
Ilartford, Conn., Jan. 13, 1879.
207. II. George Edward\ b. Jan. 27, 1851, graduated at Yale
College, and entered the ministry-. Is now (1881)
settled at Brattleboro', Vt.
208. III. Lillian Sarali\ b. May 29, 1858 ; d. July 2, 1868.
(181.) JANE ELIZABETH HOPKINS^, daughter of
Joseph 0. and Lydia P., married, June 23, 1844, William
Lamphere.
CHILDREN.
209. I. Jane Elizabeth*, b. July 3, 1845 ; married, at Norwich,
Dec. 21, 1871, Jacob Morrill Currier.
210. II. Lydia 3felissct\ b. Jan. 15, 1850; married, Dec. 1,
18G9, Rufus Franklin Hill, at Norwich.
Have, 1. Mary Elizabeth^", b. June 24, 1870.
2. William Frankliui", b. Sept. 21, 1871.
3. James McKenzie^", b. Sept. 1, 1872.
4. Harry Hopkins^", b. Sept. 6, 1875.
*211. IIL Gertrude Hopkins^h. Oct. 19,1858.
(182.) SAMUEL SNOW HOPKINS^, son of Joseph 0.
and Lydia P., married, Nov. 30, 1852, Amanda Lucy Dow.
She was born in Manchester, Conn., March 30, 1834.
60 ONE LINE OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY.
CniLDUEN,
[All bom in Norwich.]
212. I. Alice Louise', b. March 2, 1857; married, Mayo,
1880, Henry Richardson Wood, of Mehose High-
lands.
213. n. Jessie Dow», b. Jan. 21, 1.S67.
214. HI. LoLis Ai.hkrt'. b. Dec. 24, ISTfi.
(184.) CHARLES WESLEY HOP JvlNS^, son of Joseph
0. and Lydia P., is a member of the " Hopkins & Allen Mann-
facturing Company," engaged in the manufacture of fire-arms
of various kinds at Norwich, Conn.
He married, June 11, 1856, Ann Amelia Beach, daughter
of William S. and Lucy S. Beach. She was born in Glaston-
bury, Conn., Sept. 3, 1834.
CHILD.
215. Charles Leslie', b. at Norwich, Jan. 15, 1861.
(185.) MARY WANTON H0PK1NS«, daughter of Capt.
Edward A. and Elizabeth, married, Jan. 11, 1843, David
Macaffrce.
cniLDKKN.
21G. I. Willknn Edicurd\ b. June 20, 1845.
217. IT. ^farl/ Elizabeth^ b. July 2G, 1848; d. June 8, 1853.
218. III. Lunette Hopkins^ b. March 31, 1850.
ONE LINR OP THE HOPKINS FAMILY. 61
219. IV. Evelina ]Ia»«oH% b. July 4, 1852; d. Feb. 4, IH7D ;
married, Dec. 18,1876, Charles T. Bliss, of New-
port.
220. V. Emma Elsie\ h. Nov. 13, LS.O.O ; m.-irned, .Jan. 2,
1879, Alfred White.
221. VI. George W.\ b. Feb. 22, 1858.
222. VII. Carrie Cornelia^ b. Dec. 31, 1800; d. Sept. 8, 1879.
223. VIII. Zizzie Gertrude', b. Dec. 18, 18G2.
224. IX. David L.\ b. Aug. 27, 1865.
(186.) ELIZABETH OILMAN HOPKINSs, dfinrrhter of
Capt. Edward A. and Elizabeth, was born in Norwicli, and
after the decease of her fatlicr at New Hartford, removed
with her mother's family to Fall River, Mass., where she now
resides. She married, Jan. 18, 1854, Earl P. Bowen, son of
Earl P. and Julia A. Bowen, who was born in Bristol, R. 1.,
Nov. 24, 1832.
CHILDKEN.
225. I. Mary\ b. Aug. 27, 1856 ; d. Sept. 22, 1857.
226. II. Edward Augustus'^ b. Sept. 29, 1859.
227. III. Frank W.\ b. June 11, 1865; d. March 30, 1867.
Mr. Bowen is an inspector in the Custom House at Fall
River, and the son, Edward A., is in the insurance business.
62 ONE LINK OF TUF, imrKTVS FAMILY.
(188.) MELIS.^A MKTUALF 110PK1NS% daughter of
Capt. Edward A. and Elizabeth, was horn in New Hartford.
She married, ^fay 7, 1862, Charles W. Hawkins, son of Wil-
liam H. and Elarrict (Thurber) Hawkins. He was born in
Fall River, Nov. 29, 1835, and now resides there.
C11IM>KEX.
228. I. JTnny Angell \ b. June 1, 1864 ; d. Jan. 29, 1860.
220. II. Edward Ij?e\ b. Feb. 18, 1866.
2.30. HI. Ada Poolei^, b. Nov. 13. 1868.
(190.) FREDERICK FERDINAND HOPKINS^, son of
(135) George S. and Esther, was born in Norwich, now re-
sides in Worcester, and is engaged in the insurance business.
He married, Jan. 1, 1857, Sarah M. Lewis, who was born in
Norwich.
CniLUREX.
231. I. Herbert P.», 1). June 25, 1858. Is a conductor on
the Boston, Barre and Gardner Railroad.
232. ir. Edward Earle', b. Aug. 26, 1860. A student at
Harvard Medical College.
233. HI. Marion A.', b. June 16. 1862 ; d. Aug. 5, 1864.
234. IV. Frederick S. 9, b. Dec. 11. 1864. A stiulont .it Wor-
cofiff-r High School.
ONE LINE OF TfIR HOPKINS FAMILY. 63,
(192.) GEORGE WAllREN IIOPKINSs, sou of George
S. and Dianthia, married and moved West, and have
23.'5. One daughter.
(194.) CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH HOPKINS^, daugh-
ter of George W. and Maria, married, Oct. 25, 1870, Charles
A. Watcrhouse, son of Chailcs H. and Elizal)ctli S. (i. Water-
liouse. He was born in Providence, May 2,'5, 1845.
CHILD.
23G. George Hop1cins'\ b. Aug. 2, 1872.
CONCLU-SION.
In concluding this brief genealogy it may be well to note
.the fact of the dropping off, one after another, of the different
families without leaving male issue to perpetuate the name of
Hopkins in this line ; until, at the present time, there can be
counted only fourteen who possibly, and six who probably, can
be relied on to prevent its extinction altogether. It is hoped
that these may appreciate the duty devolved upon tliem of
preventing such a finale of so illustrious an ancestry.
A. H.
Appendix.
WILL OF MAJ. WILLIAM HOPKINS.
I William Hopkins, of tlic town of Providence, Colony of
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in New England,
Yeoman : being now sick and weak of body, but througli
mercy, of somid disposing mind and memory, praise be given
to God for the same ; do make this my last Will and Testa-
ment, in manner and form following.
First and principally I commit my spirit into the merciful
hands of Almighty God, my Creator ; and my body, commit
to the earth to be decently buried ; at the discretion of my
Executor hereinafter named; and as to the outward and
worldly estate that the Lord has been pleased to bless me
with, I give and bequeath as followeth.
Imprimis — I give and bequeath unto my grandson, Wil-
liam Hopkins, of Providence, all that my homestead, mead-
ows and tenements where I now dwell, situated in Providence
aforesaid, near to a place called Massapaugc, with my mead-
66 APPENDIX.
ows at Massapauge, and upland thereto adjoining, and a piece
of upland laid adjoining to Pawtuxct line and on the east
side of my said Massapauge meadow. All Avhicli lands and
meadows are, in estimation, two hundred acres ; upon the
conditions following.
That he shall allow his grandmother, my wife, Abigail
Hopkins, one convenient room in my dwelling house, and to
find and provide for her a sufficient maintenance and attend-
ance, both in sickness and health, during the term of her nat-
ural life, provided she remains a widow ; and if she be not
contented to dwell with him, then my will is that he shall
maintain her at some other place, which she may choose.
And my will further is, that my said grandson shall not
Bell nor dispose of said lands nor meadows nor no part of
said teiiements until after my wife, his said grandmother is
deceased.
And also my will is and I do hereby order that he shall
allow as I do hereby give and bequeath unto his brother, my
grandson, Rufus Hopkins, one load of salt grass, in my mead-
ows, which I give him my said grandson, William, yearly,
every year during the term of his natural life; after he my
said grandson Rufus shall attain to the age of twenty-one years ;
that is to be understood that my said grandson Rufus, shall
have liberty to cut so much grass in my said meadows as
shall yield him two loads of hay yearly ; ujion which condi-
APPENDIX. 67y
tions I give and bequeath to my said grandson, William IIop-
kiiis, my dwelling house with all my above mentioned lands
and meadows, to have and to hold unto him, his heirs, Execu
tors, Administrators and assigns, with the privileges and ap-
purtenances forever.
Item. — I give and bequeath unto my grandson, Rufus Hop-
kins, my house lot of land which was laid out upon my own
right, upon the hill called Stampers Hill, in said Providence,
and was laid out in the last division of house lots in said
town ; and also all my whole right in the commons, called
the Stated Commons, in Providence aforesaid.
To have and to hold the said lots of land and commons,
with the privileges and ai)purtenances thereunto belonging,
unto him my said grandson Rufus Hopkins, his heirs, Execu-
tors, Administrators and assigns forever.
Itein — I give and bequeath unto my sou William Hopkins,
all that farm of land and meadow adjoining, whereon he now
dwells, with the privileges and appurtenances thereunto be-
longing, for him to give and dispose of to and among his
children as he shall sec cause ; and all the rest of my lands
and commons which I have not hereinbefore disposed of,
either within this town of Providence or elsewhere, I give and
bequeath to my aforesaid son William Hopkins, his Heirs,
Executors, Administrators and assigns forever.
Item — I give and bequeath unto my grandson, William
68 APPENDIX.
Ilopkiiis, one feather bed and furniture thereunto belonging;
and also one Cow, I having before given him a Heifer.
And as to the rest of my goods and moveable estate, be it
of what sort and kind soever, I give and bequeatli ; after
debts, funeral expenses and other expenses are duly paid,
unto my wife Abigail Uopkins, for her to dispose of as she
shall see cause, amongst my children and grandchildren ;
except what she brought witli lier, and that she may do with
as she will.
And I now ordaine and appoint and make my said loving
wife Abigail Hopkins, sole Executrix to this my last Will
and Testament.
In witness whereof I do hereunto set ray hand and seal this
first day of July, in the ninth year of his Majesty's Reign,
George, King of Great Britain &c. Anno Domini One thou-
sand, seven hundred and twenty-three.
WILLIAM HOPKINS.
Witnesses,
Richard Brown,
John Hoyle,
Rirn.4.RD Waterman, Jr. J
APPENDIX. 60
WILL OF ABIGAIL UOPKINS, WIDOW OF
MAJ. WILLLVM IIOPKLNS.
I Abigail Hopkins, of Providence, in the Colony of Rhodo
Island and Providence Plantations ; widow ; being now very
sick and weak of body, but of sound and disposing mind and
memory ; praise be given to God for the same ; calling to
mind the mortality of my body and not knowing how soon it
may please God to remove me out of this present world ; do
make this my last Will and Testament, in manner ftnd form
following.
First and principally I commit my spirit into the merciful
hands of Almighty God, my Creator, and my body I commit
to the Earth, to be decently buried at the discretion of my
Executor hereinafter named ; and as to the outward and
worldly estate the Lord has been pleased to bless me with in
this present life I give and bequeath as followeth.
Imprimis — I give and bequeath unto my three children ;
John Dexter, William Hopkins and Abigail Field, forty shil-
lings apiece, to be taken out of that money tliat is due to me
from the proprietors of Providence, for services done by my
husband ; and as to the remaining part of said money due to
me by said proprietors, which I suppose to be about tliree
pounds, I give to my grandson William Hopkins.
Item I give to my daughter Abigail Field, my biggest
70 APPENDIX.
Brass Kettle ; aud my least Iron Kettle 1 give to mv grand-
daughter, Abigail Dexter.
Item I give to ray grandson William Hopkins, all the
rest of my brass and iron household stuff, and my two cows
and the one third part of my Pewter that is marked TV ^ A :
and the other two thirds of said Pewter that is so marked, I
give to my two granddaughters, Hope Hopkins and Abigail
Hopkins, to be equally divided betwixt them.
Item I give to my granddaughter Abigail Dexter three
plates of my Pewter, not marked ; and all the remaining part
of my Pewter not marked, I give to my daughter Abigail
Field, and I also give unto my said daughter, Abigail Field,
my Napkins and Table Cloth, being six Napkins and one
Table Cloth.
Ilem I give to my daughter Abigail Field, my Bed Cur-
tains, and pillow and bolster case, and my Trunk and Box,
and great chair standing in the outward room, and two small
chairs. — Aud I give my great Chest unto my grandson
Stephen Dexter.
Item I give my Bed unto my granddaughter, Abigail
Hopkins.
Rem I give to my daughter Abigail Field, two pairs of
Linen Sheets and two pairs of pillow cases, and one pair of
flannel sheets, and all my wearing apparel.
Ilem I give to my two granddaugliters, Hope Hopkins
APPENDIX. 71
and Abigail Hopkins, each of ihcm, a pair of linen sliccts, and
each a pair of Pillow Cases.
Item I give to my granddaughter Abigail Dexter, one
pair of linen sheets and one pair of Pillow Cases.
Item I give and beciueath unto my son William Hopkins,
my case of Bottles with the case they are in.
And as to the rest and remaining part of my estate that I
have not hereinbefore disposed of, after all my debts, funeral
charges and other expenses are duly paid, what then after
remains, I give to my grandson William Hopkins, with my
husband's, his grandfather's silver buttons for a shirt.
And I do name and ordaine, appoint and make my said
grandson William Hopkins, sole Executor to this my last
Will and Testament ; to receive and pay all my debts and
execute my Will according to the contents thereof.
In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal the
16th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand,
seven hundred and twenty-five.
• ABIGAIL HOPKINS her A marke
Signed, sealed, pronounced and declared
in presence of
James Olney )-
Job Harris
Richard Waterman Jr.
72 APPENDIX.
WILL OF WILLL-IM HOPKINS, SON OF MAJ. WILLIAM
AND ABIGAIL HOPKINS.
In tlie uamc of God, Amen. This Eleventh of June, in
the twelfth year of his Majesty's reign, George the Second
King of Great Britain, A. D. 1738. I, William Hopkins, of
Scitiiate, in the County of Providence, in the Colony of
Rhode Island, yeoman, being very sick and weak of body, but
of perfect mind and memory (thanks be to God for it) and
calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing It is
appoiiited for man once to die, do make and ordain this my
last Will and Testament in manner and form following: that
is to say, principally, and first of all my soul I recommend
into the hands of God that gave it & my body to the earth to
be buried in decent christian burial at the discretion of my
executors hereinafter named. And as touching such worldly
estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this present
life, I give, demise and dispose of the same in the following
manner and form :
Imprimis f I give to my three sons, namely, William Hop-
kins, Stephen Hopkins and John Hopkins, five shillings each,
and the reason that I give them no more is I have given them
sufiicient already
7/em,I give to my two youngest sons, namely, Esek Hop-
kins aud Samuel Hopkins, one Gun, one log chain, and one
Horse, aud likewise all my working tools besides, to be equally
divided l>ctween them two.
APPENDIX. 73,
//6'W, I give to my two sons, namely, Eack Hopkins and
Samuel ]iopkins, all my wearing apparel after my decease.
Hem, I give to my two younger danglitcis, namely, Abi-
gail Hopkins and Susannah Hopkins, my two trunks and all
that is in them, except my papers, to be equally divided be-
tween them.
Item, I give to my daughter, Susannah Hopkins, my Bed
and Bedding whereon I used to lie, namely two pairs of sheets,
one pair of flannel and one pair of linen, three blankets, and
two rugs, one bolster and one pillow.
Item, I give to my three daughters namely, Hope Harris
& Abigail Hopkins and Susannah Hopkins, Forty Pounds in
money to be paid to each of them in one year after my decease.
Item, and all the rest of my money and goods, I give and
bequeath to my two younger sons, namely, Esek Hopkins and
Samuel Hopkins, to be equally divided between them two.
And I do nominate and appoint ray son in law, Henry Harris
to be my sole Executor to this my last Will and Testament,
and in confirmation I have hereunto set mv hand and seal, the
day and year above Avritten.
WILLIAM HOPKINS [L. S.]
In the presence of us ")
EzEKiEL Hopkins, I
John Evans, |
Jabez Bowen. j
10
74 APPENDIX.
WILL OF GOV. STEPllEX HOPKINS.
The Inst Will and Testament of Stephen Hopkins, of Provi-
dence, at the County of Providence, in the State of Rhode
Island and Providence Plantations, Esquii-e, made and pub-
lished in Providence this Twentieth day of May, in the year
of our Lord, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty One,
Witnesseth. That I give unto my daughter Lydia Tilling-
hast, One Third part of my upper Garden, to be taken off on
the North Side, and of Equal Breadth at Each End, to be and
Kemain unto her and lier Heirs forever.
I give to my granddaughter, Hannah Burrough, ray Two
Lots of Land at Tockquotton to be and Remain to her and
her heirs forever.
I give to my son Rufus Hopkins, my Dwelling House where
I now live, with the Out Houses and Garden, and Twelve
Acres of Land in Providence Neck. ... I also give unto
him ray Part of the Furnace Hope, and of all Such Lands as
have been purchased for and belong to the Furnace Estate,
with ray Part of the Iron Ore in Cranston', and of the Land
in which it Lies, together with niy part of the Buildings,
Materials and Utensils to the said Furnace belonging, and all
my part of the Air Furnace, and of all the Apparatus for mak-
ing, Forming and boring Cannon, and my part of all the Can-
non and other iron on Hand at about the Furnace. . . .
APIM-'NOIX. 7
r
J alno give unto ray son Rufus Hopkins, Tlirco ITundre<l Acres
of Land in lilouccstcr, all which I give unto him and to his
Heirs forever, together with all Moneys and Securities for
Money belonging to the Furnace Estate, and my Gold Watch,
he paying all my Just Debts and Such Legacies as I shall
hereinafter give and make, so that my moveable and personal
Estate in Providence be not charged.
I give unto my Beloved Wife, Anne Hojikins, the L^se and
Improvement of one Half of my Dwelling House and Gar-
dens, and Twelve Acres of Land In the Neck, during her Life,
together with the Use and Improvement of the Half of my
Household Goods and personal Property in Providence during
her Life, and after her Decease to go and remain to her
Dauditer Amev Russell.
I give to my Daughter in Law, Ruth Hopkins, widow of my
son George Hopkins, One Thousand Dollars in Silver, being
Money which belonged to him and which he Ordered that she
should have.
And I also give unto her the use of the Other Half of my
Dwelling House, Gardens, and Twelve Acres of Land in the
Neck during her Widowhood, and I give her the other half
of my Household Goods and personal Property in Providence.
I give to my Daughter in Law, Amey Russell*, as much
money as will purchase a good Feather Bed and its Furniture.
*Amy Russell was the second wife of Joseph Russell, and a daughter of the gov-
ernor's second wife by her first husband, Benjamin Smith.
76
APPENDIX.
I give to all my Negroes their Freedom, to take place im-
mediately with Respect to those who shall be of Age, and of
the others, the Males at Twenty One and the Females at
Eighteen years of Age.
I make and ordain my Son Rufns Hopkins Executor of this
my Will, whom I Request and Desire to take the Care and
Oversight of my Family, and supply them from Time to Time
with Money and Such other Things as tliey may want for their
Support in a Decent manner.
In Witness whereof 1 have hereunto set my hand and seal
the day and year aforewritten.
STEPHEN HOPKINS
Signed, Sealed, published and declared "^
by the said Stephen Hopkins to
be his last Will and Testament
in the Presence of us who at his
Request and in the presence of
Each othrr have signed as Wit-
nesses.
John Brown
John Rogers
Silas Downer
^
ATPENUIX. 77
Copy of a letter wiiltcn by Governor Hopkins wlien in
attendance at the first session of the Continental Congress, at
IMiiladelphia, to his son's wife, kindly fnrni.shod by Charles
W. Hopkins, of Norwich.
Philadelphia, June 21, 1775.
Beloved Ruth.
I wrote you on the 25th of May and gave you an account
of our journey hither. Since then I have had an ill turn and
two or three fits of fever and ague, but am now well. Your
mother has not been well for several days and is now quite
poorly. I hope she will soon be better. George, I expected
to have seen here but believe he has gone to South Carolina.
Col. Washington will set out from here in a day or two for
New England to take the command of the Continejital Army
of which he is appointed Commander in Chief. He .will be
accompanied by Gen. Lee, who also has a command in the
army which is taken into the pay of all Ameri(;a.
I can give no guess yet when we shall leave this jdace, cer-
tainly not very soon, unless we adjourn to the Northward,
which is talked of but not agreed to yet.
Give my love to all parts of the family, and respects to all
who may ask after me. Should be glad to hear from you, and
remain your
Affectionate Father
Stephen Hopkins
Index
HOPKINS ('HRTSTIAN NAMES.
L t in; 11^ li 1 <.-.'• •ifij* fh' i in- I'ii/ii »
First Generation.
hii7!ii» lii,
Frances,
Tliomas,
8
7
i><-
t:^iivt Orifri f '
' ' II ,
Tliomas,
William.
7, 10. l.T
7, 10
Tuird (Jciuiialioi-
William,
11, 13
Allien.
/• ..
.,,■11, i:,,,.
I'J. 27
K>: V .
12,24
!!<.; .
12. 20
Join..
\ 12,10
Ud;,,-,
. 12, 18
.^:iinuel.
12. 20
StP)>'ic»«
V2. V.
. K. 17
18, 20, 23
8ii«Aiina,
12,27
\V;ili;,T,.
12
1
/■
fth r„n<
Vdlhin.
Altitrail.
26, 3(i
Ai. -.
2r), 37
A-
19.34
Clir;--'ipiier,
13,28
Desire,
27,43
F-wik.
27,41
Georee,
18, 32
Uoarl,
2f!, a;
John,
18, 30
John B.,
21). 35
Lj'dia,
18.31
llufns,
18, 28
Pauls <•• of StcpV
len,
18
Ruth, d. of John
in
Samuel,
26, 27, 42
Sarali,
10, 33
Silvauus,
18, 31
vSiinrin,
18
Stephen,
2«
Susanna,
27,38
^'u.th
Generation.
Christopher,
28
Daniel.
28, 46
Hannah,
30,60
Joanna,
28,47
John,
30
Joseph,
30
Rufus, 8. of Christopher,
28
liufus, s. of Rufus,
30
Sally,
28.47
Sarah,
43. 51
Silvauus,
30,49
Stephen,
30,48
William,
28
Seventh
Oeneration.
Christopher,
47
Dehorah,
47,52
Edw.anl A.,
40, aa
George,
48
INDRX.
79
Ciftoigo S.,
Harriet A.,
Joliii (}.,
.7o.s(*i)li O.,
Jo.Sf'I'll 11.,
Lydiit,
Mary E.,
lltifuH,
Samuel S.,
Sarah O.,
Sopliia,
Stephen,
William,
Williiun R.,
AVilliam W.,
Eif/hih Generation.
Ann E.,
Charles W.,
Erlwuud A.,
Elizabeth G.,
Frederick F.,
George William,
George Warren,
Henry H.,
}£enry li.,
48
4«
48, Ki
48, 0.".
4!), r>r,
48
4H
48
48
40, rw
4!)
48
4H
47, 'hi
48
40, 55
54, 57
55, (;o
5()
m, (ii
50, (i2
54, 57
57, (;:j
55, 58
54, 57
Jane K., 'uj, rdJ
Joseph W., 55
Mary E., f>7
Mary II., .'»}
MaryW.. r^i.tiO
Melis.saM., 5«i, «•_>
Samuel S., 55, Vi
Sarah ()., .V). :.s
Stephen, 54, r,H
Williuni W., 8. of .Tosepli O., 55
William W , h. of George 8., 5<;
Nintk GeneratMTi.
Alice L.,
00
Charlotlc Eli/abeth,
57, ()4
Charlotte Emma,
57
Charles L.,
(A)
Ellen M.,
57
George W.,
57
Harriet R.,
57
Henrietta T.,
58
Jennie S.,
58
Jessie D.,
m
Joseph H.,
58
Louis A.,
(iO
William H,,
58
PERSONS OF OTHER NAMES, NOT BORN HOPKINS.
Adams
Alien,
Allen,
Angel 1
Angel 1
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
Angell
1, John,
Ahbie C,
Zachariah,
, Abigail,
Asenath,
Benjamin,
, Elizii,
, Harriet,
, James,
, John,
, Joseph,
, .Joseph K.,
, Nathan,
, Nathaniel,
, Rosabella,
, Samuel,
, Sarah,
IG I
21 I
21 i
27, 20
57
4:i
37
27, 43
29
27, 43
27
27
27
27
27,57
27
Angell, Su.sanna,
Angell, Thomas,
Arnold, Ann M.,
Arnold, Benedict,
Arnold, Daniel.
Arnold, Elizabeth,
Arnohl, Joanna,
Arnold, ^fary,
Arnold, Smith,
Arnold, Susan H.,
Barnes, John,
Barnett, John,
Beach, Ann A.,
Beach, Lucy S.,
Beach, William S.,
Boweu, Earl P.,
Bowen, Edward A.,
8,0
^1
52
, :>(>
52
9
52
37
52
52
52
37
00
(K)
f;o
61
Gl
80
INDEX.
Bowen, Frank "W.,
Bowen, Jabez,
Bowen, Julia A.,
Brooks. Elizabeth P.,
Brown, Jolm,
ISrown, Joseph,
Browu, Moses,
Brown, NicluMas,
BurrpM'^h, Aniey W.,
Burr.usrh, Caroline,
Burrou.L'ii, roriielia,
Burroush. Edward,
Bnrroufrh, fieorire It.,
Biirroni^h, (insi.ivus J.
Burrough, Hanii;ih,
Burrongl), .fames.
Burr«'UKli, .lohu If..
!- - ■-■• --^ H
; t;,
iel ,
Carter, Eli/nbeth,
Clarke. John,
Clarke, John II.,
n.,
_ .ii.
C,.n..->i«>ci;, l.::..:Miin,
(^oinst ock , E/bkw\,
Cooke, Ahijrail,
Cooke, D.iniel S.,
Cooke, Jeremiah O.,
Cooke, John,
Co<jke, .Joseph,
C'"' ■f'. '^T•lri3,
Cooke. S.^rah 11.,
r,.<.'Af. ^VilViam II.,
■■i«r,
I . r?e "W.,
Cor -'i.
Cor.,. .. ^rt M.,
Cory, M.ary \l.,
Cory, William H.,
Cartis, Abigail,
Mild,
Dexter, Cnr::
DeiUsr, Grejj;"i.v,
61
29
61
55
29
29
29
29
50
50
,7)
50
50
50
60
50
50
50
50
24
24
53
56
37
37
37
22
22
34
47
47
47
47
22,42
47
47
22, 25, 47
47
47
56
53
57,58
58
58
58
13
13
63
10
62
10
I Dexter, Stephen,
' Dorrance. .John,
' Dow, Amanda L.,
! Dunlap, Elizabeth,
Dunlap, John,
Esten, Alon/.o,
; Esten, Catherine,
i E.stou, Cornelius,
I E.sten, Eliza,
I E,sten, Emeline,
j Esten, Esek,
1 Ei^ten, Frances,
Esten, George W,,
I Est'^n, Henry,
Esten, James F.,
E.sten, John,
Esten, Julia A,,
Esten, Nancy,
Esten, Kebecc.^,
Esten, Sarah J.,
Esten, Stephen,
Esten, Stephen B.,
Esten, Thomas,
Fosdick, F'ranoes,
Fosdick, .lames W.,
Fosdick, Thoniiis,
Field, Abigail,
Foster, Mary E.,
Gadsden, ,
Gay, Abner, Jr.,
Gibbs, Amey,
Gibbs, Mary,
Gibbs, Robert,
Gregg, James,
Harris, George J.,
Harris, Henry,
Harris, Hope,
Harris, I.ydia,
Harris, lluth,
Harris, Sarah,
Harris, Snsanna,
Hawes, Amey,
Hawes, Elizabeth B.,
Hawes, Gustavus,
Hawes, Harriet N.,
Hawes, .Joseph ,
Hawes, Samuel H.,
Hawc-s, Sophia C,
Hawes, Sarah H.,
Hawes, Susanna M.,
Hawkins, Ada P.,
10
.37
.59
50
50
35
35
a5
35
35
34
35
35
35
.35
34,35
;}5
35
34
35
;i5
35
35
21,22
22
22
11
5,^
16
21
30
.30
30
38
51
21
21
20
21
36
43
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
62
20,
20,
20,
20,
20,
^
INDKX'.
81
Hawkins, Amoy,
ILawkins, (Jatliorino.
llinvkiiis, Cliarks W.,
Jlawkiua, Desire,
Hawkins, Ksok H.,
J[awkihs, Kilward J^..
Hawkins, Harriet,
Hawkins, Harriot T..
Hawkins, Harry A.,
Hawkins, Henry,
Hawkins, Henry H.,
Hawkins, Job,
Hawkins, Joseph,
Hawkins, Joseph C,
Hawkins, Mary,
Hawkins, Mehetable,
Hawkins, Sarah,
Hawkins, Susanna,
Hawkins, William H.,
Hazen, Lydia P.,
Hihanl, John.
Hill, Harry H.,
Hill, James McK.,
Hill.Marv E.,
Hill. RufiisF..
Hill, William F.,
Jenckes. Caroline,
Jenckes, Daniel,
Jenckes, Joanna,
Jenckes, John,
Jeuckes, Sarah,
Jencks, Benjamin,
Jenoks, Lucina,
Kinnicutt, Amey,
Lapham, .Fohn,
Laphani, Mary.
Lampliere, .Jane E.,
Lamphere, LydiaM.,
Lampliere, William,
Lee, Mr.,
Lee, Margarette E.,
Ijeonard, Charles,
Leonard, Esek S. H.,
Leonard, John B. H.,
Leonard, Peyton R.,
Leonard, Samuel,
Lewis, Sarah M.,
Lindsey, Sarah,
Lindsey, Thomas,
Lindsey, Zerviah C,
Man, Abraham, '
37
20
(i'2
;{7
.37
U'i
37
IW
(>2
37
20
ly
m
37
3G
20
m
m
62
55
55
59
59
59
59
59
47
28
28
47
28
:M, 53
53
27
9
9
59
59
59
1«
58
36
44
44
37
43
62
42
42
42
8
Man, Mary,
Alan, NN'illiain.
Mann, Alfr»!d,
Mann, William M.
Manninij, .laine^.
Ma<anrr
MacalTrcc,
^lacalTroe,
MacalTroe,
M af.il rt'ri'e,
ManalYree,
MaculTrec-,
Macaflrcc,
Maoaffree,
Carrie <!.,
llMvid,
D.ivid r,,.
lOjiiiiia E,
Evelina W.
( ipdi ■:,>' \V.,
I,i/./i>' ' r ,
Lunclte JI.,
Mtirv K.,
Macaffree, William E.,
Martin, Abhy Ann,
Martin, Ann,
Martin, Ann B.,
Martin, Crawford S..
Martin, Deborah H., -
Martin, Elhanaii,-
Martin, Esek H ,
Martin, Estellc,
Martin, George K.,
Martin, George H.,
Martin, Joanna A. C,
Martin, LeBaron,
Martin, Lillian S.,
Martin. Mary,
Martin, Mary H.,
Martin, Mary T.,
Martin, Plaine W.,
Martin, Smith A.,
ivrartin, Susanna,
Maxcy, Amey H.,
Maxcy, Cornelia M.,
Maxcy, Desire B.,
Maxcy, Esek H.,
Maxcy, Jonathan.
Maxcy, Stephen H. ,
Maxcy, Virgil,
Metcalf, William.
Olnej', Jeremiah,
OIney, Joseph,
Otway, Lieut.,
Page, Ambrose,
Peek, Foster,
Peck, Fosters.,
Peck, Susan,
Randall, Daniel,
Randall, Marcy W..
8
H
•H
.34
40
61
<;o
61
61
01
61
61
m
m
37
52
52
52
.">3
36, 53
37
5i>
59
58
52
37
59
37
52
52
52
52
52
38
38
38
38
;j8, 39
38
3!(
;!4
2^.<
29, :i4i
41
28
52
52
52
52
52
U
82
INDEX.
Randn
11. Stephen,
13,62
TillinKlmst, Stephen,
31
T-./lnn
-■>!i, DiaiUhia,
»>
Tarpiu, Catherine,
10
:, Lvdia,
48
4H
Tarpin, William,
Tuttle, Eftie E.,-
19
, Mary,
59
. William,
48
Tuttlo. Lucius,
5'.)
la,
1"
Tyler, John,
39
17
Ip.slmr. Abel,
3!)
,,,,..;.
iw. ,i.»rd,
17
Wall. William,
22
Scott,
Sariih.
17
W'allace, Capt.,
25
-
^vtvaiius.
17
Wanton, Elizabeth,
■49
. Capt.,
M
Wautoti, Mary,
49
:Mliini
Abigail,
21
Wanton. Peter,
,49
Smith
Adeline,
21
Waterhouso. Charles A.,
• 63
S.nitl,
Ail..rt T. F.,
21
Wjiterlioiise, Charles H.,
«:?
s;i,.''.
V i;ne.
17
Walerhouse, Elizabeth S. G.,
(i;<
SinUh
T
17, 21
M'aterhouse, George H.,
G3
Sniitli
= 1
21
Webb, Jane,
55
Sinitli
l).i'.:.tl.
21, 47
Wells, Charlotte C,
54
Suiitli
Dorcas,
21
W>lls, ElishaC,
54
Smith
Henry.
21
Wells, Elizabeth,
.54
Smith
.Toh.
21
Wells, Harriet A.,
54
Sniitli
J. .1.11,
21
AVells, Marv E.,
54
Smitli
Kiith.
'Si
Wells, Palmer,
54
Smith
Stephen H..
IS
West, George,
51
Smifli
William.
- 47
Wheaton, Anne,
43
'Villiam II.,
48
Wheaton. Calvin,
43
Mnj. (Ten.,
41
Wheaton, Comfort,
43
:. Col ,
■■'•[
Whipple, Abraham,
33
nnel.
4;'.
Whipple, .Tohn,
10
r. A..
54
Whipple, Katy,
34
T-O W.,
54
. Whipple. Polly,
34
■1,
22
Whipple, Sarah,
10
22
Wickenden, William,
11
lies F.,
■M
Wilkinson, John,
4(}
'■•■'..
31
■Wilkinson, Lawrence,
11
31
Wilkinson, Plaino,
11
;y Jl.,
21
Wilkin.son. Ruth.
4fi
•lamej^.
31
Wilkinson, Snninel,
11
.Tolin,
31
Wilkinson, Susanna,
4(5
. .Tonatlian,
21
Williams, Roger,
41
f. ,w.. 1.
21,31
Williams. Seraphina V.,
57
31
Wood, Henry K.,
(50
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