Who was William Hopkins?

William Hopkins (1660–1718) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Hopkins 1660–1718

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1660 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 26 Jun 1718 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Giles Hopkins Scotia

Mother Catherine Whelden

Siblings Abigail Hopkins, Caleb Hopkins, Deborah Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins, Joshua Morse Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins

Records

Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Giles Hopkins Scotia

Catherine Whelden

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1660, William Hopkins entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to giles hopkins scotia and catherine whelden. William Hopkins passed away in 1718 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0

Life Timeline

1660

Birth of William Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1718

Death of William Hopkins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Hursley, Hampshire, , England (1542) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1660) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Hopkins (1660–1718) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 William 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 4 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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