Caleb Hopkins 1753–1791
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Caleb Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Caleb Hopkins 1753–1791
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1753, Caleb Hopkins entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to constant hopkins and phebe paine. In 1791, Caleb Hopkins resided in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Caleb Hopkins married bethiah smith, and had children including betsy hopkins, caleb hopkins. Caleb Hopkins passed away in 1791 in Boston, Suffolk County, U. S. A., Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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7Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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8Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
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9Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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10Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Caleb Hopkins
This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1753) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Caleb Hopkins (1753–1791) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk County, U. S. A., 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 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 7 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.
Caleb Hopkins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record