Who was Gardner Hopkins?

Gardner Hopkins (1750–1832) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gardner Hopkins 1750–1832

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

Born 16 Jul 1750 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

Died 04 Jun 1832 · West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Father Francis Hopkins

Mother Mercy Jocelyn

Siblings Eldridge Hopkins, Francis Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, Henry Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Rachel Hopkins, Robert Hopkins, Sarah Hopkins, William Hopkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Hopkins

Mercy Jocelyn

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Children

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Biography

In 1750, Gardner Hopkins entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, born to francis hopkins and mercy jocelyn. Gardner Hopkins passed away in 1832 in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.

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Birth of Gardner Hopkins in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

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1832

Death of Gardner Hopkins in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gardner Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Birling, Sussex, England (1395) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA (1750) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gardner Hopkins (1750–1832) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gardner 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.
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