Who was Percy Hopkins?

Percy Hopkins (1888–1962) was born in Chelsea, London, England and died in Thanet, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Percy Hopkins 1888–1962

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

Born 10 Feb 1888 · Chelsea, London, England

Died 20 Jan 1962 · Thanet, Kent, England

Father William Henry Hopkins

Mother Emma Hudd

Spouse Lily May Cochrane

Children Doreen Peggie Hopkins, Muriel Dorothy Hopkins

Siblings Arthur Montague Hopkins, Daisy Alice Hopkins, Frank Grosvenor Hopkins, John Hopkins, Lillian Ellen Hopkins, William E Hopkins

Records

1891 England Census 1901 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, National Probate … 1939 England and Wales Register London, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Henry Hopkins

Emma Hudd

Spouse(s)

Lily May Cochrane

Children

Doreen Peggie Hopkins

Muriel Dorothy Hopkins

Biography

In 1888, Percy Hopkins entered the world in Chelsea, London, England, born to william henry hopkins and emma hudd. In 1891, Percy Hopkins resided in St Jude, Chelsea, London, England. Percy Hopkins married lily may cochrane, and had children including doreen peggie hopkins, muriel dorothy hopkins. Percy Hopkins passed away in 1962 in Thanet, Kent, England.

Sources

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Census 1891 England Census
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Census 1901 England Census
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

Life Timeline

1888

Birth of Percy Hopkins in Chelsea, London, England

Birth

1888

Birth of Percy Hopkins in Chelsea, London, England

Birth

1891

Percy Hopkins resided here in St Jude, Chelsea, London, England

Residence

1901

Percy Hopkins resided here in Chelsea, London, England

Residence

1939

Percy Hopkins resided here in London, England

Residence

1962

Death of Percy Hopkins in Thanet, Kent, England

Death

1962

Percy Hopkins - Probate in London, England

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Percy Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Chelsea, London, England (1888) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Percy Hopkins (1888–1962) was born in Chelsea, London, England and died in Thanet, Kent, England. 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 Percy 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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