Who was Stephen Hopkins?

Stephen Hopkins (1642–1718) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Stephen Hopkins 1642–1718

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 16 Sep 1642 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 10 Oct 1718 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father Giles Hopkins

Mother Catherine Catorne Wheldon

Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Caleb Hopkins, Deborah Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, William Hopkins, William Merrick Hopkins

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … The New England Historical & …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Giles Hopkins

Catherine Catorne Wheldon

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1642, Stephen Hopkins entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to giles hopkins and catherine catorne wheldon. Stephen Hopkins passed away in 1718 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1642

Birth of Stephen Hopkins in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1718

Death of Stephen Hopkins in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1000) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1642) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Stephen Hopkins (1642–1718) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 25 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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