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John Hopkins 1684–1700

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1684 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Jun 1700 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joshua Hopkins
Mother Mary Cole (1658–1734)
Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Elisha Hopkins

Researchers connected through John Hopkins 1684–1700

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Hopkins 1684–1700

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Hopkins was born in 1684 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joshua hopkins and mary cole. John Hopkins passed away in 1700 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of John Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1700
Death of John Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1684) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Hopkins (1684–1700) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 John 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.
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.

John Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hopkins PTP
1684–1700
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Cole PTP
1658–1734
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Daniel Cole PTP
1614–1694
Duxbury, Lancashire, England
Unknown

John Hopkins's Descendants

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JH
John Hopkins PTP 1684–1700