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David Hopkins 1707–1765

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

Born 13 Jul 1707 · Harwich, Barnstable, MA

Died 25 Mar 1765 · Shelburne, Massachusetts Bay, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Father Nathaniel Hopkins

Mother Mercy Mayo

Spouse Mary Godfrey

Children Bethia Hopkins, David Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, Jeremiah Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Phebe Hopkins

Siblings Bethia Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, James Hopkins, Jeremiah Hopkins, Mercy Hopkins, Nathaniel Hopkins, Reuben Hopkins, Samuel Hoplkins, Theophilus Hopkins

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Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Biography

The story of David Hopkins began in 1707 in Harwich, Barnstable, MA. David Hopkins married mary godfrey, and had children including bethia hopkins, david hopkins, hannah hopkins, jeremiah hopkins, mary hopkins, phebe hopkins. David Hopkins passed away in 1765 in Shelburne, Massachusetts Bay, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1707

Birth of David Hopkins in Harwich, Barnstable, MA

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1765

Death of David Hopkins in Shelburne, Massachusetts Bay, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Harwich, Barnstable, MA (1707) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Hopkins (1707–1765) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, MA and died in Shelburne, Massachusetts Bay, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. 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 David 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 6 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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