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Elisha Hopkins 1688–1742

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Dec 1688 · Eastham, Massachusetts
Died 1 Feb 1742 · Chatham
Father Joshua Hopkins
Mother Mary Cole (1658–1734)
Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Lydia Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Phebe Hopkins
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … The New England Historical & …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, Elisha Hopkins entered the world in Eastham, Massachusetts, born to joshua hopkins and mary cole. Elisha Hopkins passed away in 1742 in Chatham.

Sources

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

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Elisha Hopkins in Eastham, Massachusetts
Birth
1742
Death of Elisha Hopkins in Chatham
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Roxburghshire, Scotland (1446) to Eastham, Massachusetts (1688) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elisha Hopkins (1688–1742) was born in Eastham, Massachusetts and died in Chatham. 6 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, 6 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 10 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

Joshua Hopkins
Father
Mary Cole
1658–1734 · Mother
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Elisha Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elisha Hopkins PTP
1688–1742
Eastham, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Mary Cole PTP
1658–1734
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Daniel Cole PTP
1614–1694
Duxbury, Lancashire, England
Unknown

Elisha Hopkins's Descendants

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Elisha Hopkins PTP 1688–1742