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Benjamin Hopkins 1690–1745

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 Feb 1690 · Eastham, Massachusetts
Died 22 Mar 1745 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Stephen Hopkins (1670–1733)
Mother Mary Merrick
Siblings Elizabeth Ma Burgess Hopkins, Joseph Merrick Hopkins, Judah Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Nathaniel Merrick Hopkins, Ruth Merrick Hopkins, Samuel Merrick Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Benjamin Hopkins began in 1690 in Eastham, Massachusetts. Benjamin Hopkins passed away in 1745 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Benjamin Hopkins in Eastham, Massachusetts
Birth
1745
Death of Benjamin Hopkins in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1690) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Hopkins (1690–1745) was born in Eastham, Massachusetts and died in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Stephen Hopkins
1670–1733 · Father
Mary Merrick
Mother
Hopkins US Census Records
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Benjamin Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Hopkins PTP
1690–1745
Eastham, Massachusetts
Parents
Stephen Hopkins PTP
1670–1733
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Merrick PTP
1650–1692
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Hopkins's Descendants

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Benjamin Hopkins PTP 1690–1745