Who was Elisha Hopkins?

Elisha Hopkins (1688–1741) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elisha Hopkins 1688–1741

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Dec 1688 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 01 Feb 1741 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father Joshua Hopkins

Mother Mary Cole

Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Lydia Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Phebe Hopkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Hopkins

Mary Cole

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, Elisha Hopkins entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to joshua hopkins and mary cole. Elisha Hopkins passed away in 1741 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1688

Birth of Elisha Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1741

Death of Elisha Hopkins in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

1742

Death of Elisha Hopkins in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1688) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elisha Hopkins (1688–1741) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha 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.
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