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Caleb Hopkins 1650–1728

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Jan 1650 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 22 May 1728 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Giles Hopkins
Mother Catherine Catorne Whelden
Spouse Mary Williams (1626–1648)
Children Caleb Hopkins, Thomas Hopkins
Siblings Abigail Hopkins Merrick, Colonist Deborah Dewheldon Hopkins Cooke, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Mary Hopkins Smith, Ruth Hopkins, Stephen Ii Hopkins, William Hopkins, William M Hopkins
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Mary Williams

Biography

The story of Caleb Hopkins began in 1650 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Caleb Hopkins married mary williams, and had children including caleb hopkins, thomas hopkins. Caleb Hopkins passed away in 1728 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Caleb Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1650
Birth of Caleb Hopkins
Birth
1650
Birth of Caleb Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1650
Birth of Caleb Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1728
Death of Caleb Hopkins in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1728
Death of Caleb Hopkins
Death
1728
Death of Caleb Hopkins in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death
1728
Death of Caleb Hopkins in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1000) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1650) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caleb Hopkins (1650–1728) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb 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 25 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

Giles Hopkins
Father
Catherine Catorne Whelden
Mother

Caleb Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Caleb Hopkins PTP
1650–1728
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Caleb Hopkins's Descendants

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Caleb Hopkins PTP 1650–1728 m. Mary Williams PTP 1626–1648