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Joseph Hopkins 1667–1735

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 7 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1667 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 15 May 1735 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Father William Rowland
Mother Hannah Andrews (1639–1678)
Siblings Ebenezer Hopkins, Hannah Hopkins, John Rowland, Mary Hopkins, Mary Rowland, Samuel Hopkins, Thomas Hopkins, William Ii Hopkins

Researchers connected through Joseph Hopkins 1667–1735

and 6 more tree owners connected with Joseph Hopkins 1667–1735

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1667, Joseph Hopkins entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to william rowland and hannah andrews. Joseph Hopkins passed away in 1735 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations

  6. 6
    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

  7. 7
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@@@gmail.com. Imported on 16 January 2023.

  8. 8
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

Life Timeline

1667
Birth of Joseph Hopkins in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1735
Death of Joseph Hopkins in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA (1630) to Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA (1667) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Hopkins (1667–1735) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 2 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.

Joseph Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Hopkins PTP
1667–1735
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Andrews PTP
1639–1678
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Hopkins's Descendants

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Joseph Hopkins PTP 1667–1735