Who was Abigail Hopkins?

Abigail Hopkins (1686–1747) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Hopkins 1686–1747

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Mar 1686 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 2 Feb 1747 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father Joshua Hopkins

Mother Mary Cole

Siblings Elisha Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Lydia Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Phebe Hopkins

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Hopkins

Mary Cole

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abigail Hopkins began in 1686 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Abigail Hopkins passed away in 1747 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1686

Birth of Abigail Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1747

Death of Abigail Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Duxbury, Lancashire, England (1614) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1686) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Hopkins (1686–1747) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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