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Nathaniel Hopkins 1684–1766

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 Nathaniel Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1684 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Sep 1766 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Stephen Hopkins (1670–1733)
Mother Mary Merrick
Siblings Benjamin Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Judah Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Samuel Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Hopkins 1684–1766

and 2 more tree owners connected with Nathaniel Hopkins 1684–1766

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Hopkins began in 1684 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Nathaniel Hopkins passed away in 1766 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Mayflower Marriages

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

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Nathaniel Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1766
Death of Nathaniel Hopkins in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Warwickshire (1495) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1684) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Hopkins (1684–1766) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Harwich, 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 Nathaniel 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.
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.

Nathaniel Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Hopkins PTP
1684–1766
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Stephen Hopkins PTP
1670–1733
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Merrick PTP
1650–1692
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Nathaniel Hopkins's Descendants

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Nathaniel Hopkins PTP 1684–1766