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Giles Hopkins 1608–1689

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Giles Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1608 · Hursley, Hampshire, England
Died 26 Apr 1689 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Stephen Mayflower Signer Hopkins
Mother Mary Constance Dudley Hopkins
Spouse Catherine Catone Whelden
Children Abigail Hopkins, Caleb Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins, William Hopkins
Siblings Bethia Hopkins, Bethiah Hopkins, Caleb Hopkins, Child Hopkins, Constance Hopkins, Deborah Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Mark Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Oceanus Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins, William Hopkins

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Biography

The story of Giles Hopkins began in 1608 in Hursley, Hampshire, England. Giles Hopkins married catherine catone whelden, and had children including abigail hopkins, caleb hopkins, elizabeth hopkins, john hopkins, joshua hopkins, mary hopkins, stephen hopkins, william hopkins. Giles Hopkins passed away in 1689 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Giles Hopkins in Hursley, Hampshire, England
Birth
1689
Death of Giles Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Giles Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Shalford, Norfolk, England (1501) to Hursley, Hampshire, England (1608) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Giles Hopkins (1608–1689) was born in Hursley, Hampshire, England and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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.
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Giles Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Giles Hopkins PTP
1608–1689
Hursley, Hampshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Giles Hopkins's Descendants

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Giles Hopkins PTP 1608–1689
  1. 1. Stephen Hopkins PTP 1670–1733 m. Sarah Howes PTP 1673–1752 m. Sarah Howes PTP 1673–1752 m. Sarah Howes PTP 1673–1752
  2. 2. Elizabeth Hopkins PTP 1711–1801