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Joshua Hopkins 1657–1738

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 20 Jun 1657 · Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 31 Aug 1738 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Father Giles Hopkins
Mother Catherine Catorne Wheldon
Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Caleb Hopkins, Deborah Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins, William Hopkins, William Merrick Hopkins

Researchers connected through Joshua Hopkins 1657–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joshua Hopkins 1657–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Hopkins began in 1657 in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Joshua Hopkins passed away in 1738 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Sources

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Joshua Hopkins in Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1738
Death of Joshua Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1000) to Barnstable, Massachusetts (1657) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Hopkins (1657–1738) was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 Joshua 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 25 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.

Joshua Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Hopkins PTP
1657–1738
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Joshua Hopkins's Descendants

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Joshua Hopkins PTP 1657–1738