Joshua IV (1753–1842) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joshua Hopkins IV 1753–1842

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Sep 1753 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 19 Mar 1842 · Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joshua Hopkins Iii

Mother Rebecca Freeman

Spouse Ruth Linnell

Children Child Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, Giles Hopkins, Infant Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Mercy Hopkins, Phebe Hopkins, Rachel Hopkins, Rachel Paine, Thomas Hopkins

Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Curtis Hopkins, Elisha Hopkins, Elkanah Hopkins, John Hopkins, Lydia Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Mercy Yates, Nancy Anne Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins

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1790 United States Federal Census 1800 United States Federal Census 1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census Family Data Collection - Births Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Soldiers and Sailors … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Death Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Northamptonshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and …

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Biography

In 1753, Joshua Hopkins IV entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to joshua hopkins iii and rebecca freeman. In 1790, Joshua Hopkins IV resided in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1790, Joshua Hopkins IV resided in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Joshua Hopkins IV married ruth linnell, and had children including child hopkins, elizabeth hopkins, giles hopkins, infant hopkins, john hopkins, joshua hopkins, mercy hopkins, phebe hopkins, rachel hopkins, rachel paine, thomas hopkins. Joshua Hopkins IV passed away in 1842 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Military Massachusetts, U.S., Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Military U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Death Records Massachusetts, Death Records
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1753

Birth of Joshua Hopkins IV in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1790

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1790

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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1800

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts

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1800

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1810

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1810

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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1820

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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1820

Joshua Hopkins IV resided here in Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1842

Death of Joshua Hopkins IV in Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua IV

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1753) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua IV (1753–1842) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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