Who was John Hopkins?

John Hopkins (1728–1753) was born in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in CAdiz, Andalucia, Spain. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Hopkins 1728–1753

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 NOV 1728 · Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died 20 Jul 1753 · CAdiz, Andalucia, Spain

Father Stephen Hopkins

Mother Sarah Scott (1707–1753)

Siblings George Hopkins, Lydia Hopkins, Rufus Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Simon Hopkins, Sylvanus Hopkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Hopkins

Sarah Scott

1707–1753

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Children

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Biography

In 1728, John Hopkins entered the world in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to stephen hopkins and sarah scott. John Hopkins passed away in 1753 in CAdiz, Andalucia, Spain.

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Birth of John Hopkins in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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1753

Death of John Hopkins in CAdiz, Andalucia, Spain

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Rogiad, Glamorgan, Wales (1358) to Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1728) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Hopkins (1728–1753) was born in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in CAdiz, Andalucia, Spain. 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 12 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.
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