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Simon Hopkins 1736–1744

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Simon Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 4 independent trees

Born 25 May 1736 · Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Died 2 Apr 1744 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Stephen Hopkins
Mother Sarah Scott (1707–1753)
Siblings George Hopkins, John Hopkins, Lydia Hopkins, Rufus Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Sylvanus Hopkins

Researchers connected through Simon Hopkins 1736–1744

and 3 more tree owners connected with Simon Hopkins 1736–1744

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1736, Simon Hopkins entered the world in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to stephen hopkins and sarah scott. Simon Hopkins passed away in 1744 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1736
Birth of Simon Hopkins in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1744
Death of Simon Hopkins in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Rogiad, Glamorgan, Wales (1358) to Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island (1736) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Simon Hopkins (1736–1744) was born in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Simon 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.
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.

Simon Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Simon Hopkins PTP
1736–1744
Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Scott PTP
1707–1753
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Simon Hopkins's Descendants

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Simon Hopkins PTP 1736–1744