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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

Born 15 May 1753 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Oct 1791 · Boston, Suffolk County, U. S. A., Massachusetts, USA
Father Constant Hopkins
Mother Phebe Paine (1703–1774)
Spouse Bethiah Smith
Children Betsy Hopkins, Caleb Hopkins
Siblings Constant Hopkins Jr, Elizabeth Betsey Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, Jonathan Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Mercy Hopkins, Micah Hopkins, Phoebe Paine Hopkins, Scammon Hopkins

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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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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1753
Birth of Caleb Hopkins in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1791
Caleb Hopkins resided here in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Residence
1791
Death of Caleb Hopkins in Boston, Suffolk County, U. S. A., Massachusetts, USA
Death
1791
Caleb Hopkins - Probate in Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Probate

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.

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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.
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Caleb Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Caleb Hopkins PTP
1753–1791
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Phebe Paine PTP
1703–1774
Harwich, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Caleb Hopkins's Descendants

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Caleb Hopkins PTP 1753–1791