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Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk 1548–1615

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
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Norfolk in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 15 JUL 1548 · Dorset, England
Died 9 MAY 1615 · London, Middlesex, England
Father Thomas Hopkins
Mother Lady Agnes Riley Hopkins
Siblings Agnes Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, Robert Hopkins, Thomas Hopkins, William Hopkins

Researchers connected through Sir Norfolk 1548–1615

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sir Norfolk 1548–1615

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk began in 1548 in Dorset, England. Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk passed away in 1615 in London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1548
Birth of Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk in Dorset, England
Birth
1615
Death of Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk in London, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Norfolk

This ancestor line traces from Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England (1490) to Dorset, England (1548) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Norfolk (1548–1615) was born in Dorset, England and died in London, Middlesex, England. 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 Sir 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 3 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.

Sir Norfolk's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk PTP
1548–1615
Dorset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Sir Norfolk's Descendants

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Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk PTP 1548–1615