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Thankful Hopkins 1709–1783

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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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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thankful Hopkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 MAY 1709 · Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Died 1 AUG 1783 · Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Father Caleb Hopkins
Mother Mary Williams (1641–1714)
Spouse Ambrose Dyer (1709–1792)
Children Abigail Dyer, Ambrose Dyer, Hannah Dyer, Jerusha Dyer, Mary Dyer, Naphtah Dyer, Reuben Dyer, Thankful Dyer
Siblings Caleb Hopkins, Constant Hopkins, Nathaniel Hopkins, Thomas Hopkins

Researchers connected through Thankful Hopkins 1709–1783

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thankful Hopkins 1709–1783

Biography

Thankful Hopkins was born in 1709 in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable), the child of caleb hopkins and mary williams. Thankful Hopkins married ambrose dyer, and had children including abigail dyer, ambrose dyer, hannah dyer, jerusha dyer, mary dyer, naphtah dyer, reuben dyer, thankful dyer. Thankful Hopkins passed away in 1783 in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  5. 5
    Record Early Settlers of Eastham

Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Thankful Hopkins in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Birth
1783
Death of Thankful Hopkins in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thankful Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1548) to Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1709) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thankful Hopkins (1709–1783) was born in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable). 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 Thankful 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thankful Hopkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thankful Hopkins PTP
1709–1783
Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Parents
Unknown
Mary Williams PTP
1641–1714
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Williams PTP
1636–1698
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

Thankful Hopkins's Descendants

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TH
Thankful Hopkins PTP 1709–1783 m. Ambrose Dyer PTP 1709–1792
  1. 1. Ambrose Dyer PTP 1709–1792 m. Thankful Hopkins PTP 1709–1783