Who was Zebedee Hopkins?

Zebedee Hopkins (1697–1789) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony and died in Gloucester, Providence, Rhode Island Colony. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Zebedee Hopkins 1697–1789

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 22 Feb 1697 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony

Died 04 Mar 1789 · Gloucester, Providence, Rhode Island Colony

Father Thomas Hopkins Jr

Mother Mary Smith

Siblings Amos Hopkins, Anne Hopkins, Catherine Hopkins, Elisha Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, Ezekiel Hopkins, Jeremiah Hopkins, Joseph Gilbert Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Mary Hopkins, Rachael Hopkins, Rachel Hopkins, Stephen Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence Hopkins, Thomas Hopkins Iii, William Hopkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Hopkins Jr

Mary Smith

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1697, Zebedee Hopkins entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony, born to thomas hopkins jr and mary smith. Zebedee Hopkins passed away in 1789 in Gloucester, Providence, Rhode Island Colony.

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1697

Birth of Zebedee Hopkins in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony

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1789

Death of Zebedee Hopkins in Gloucester, Providence, Rhode Island Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Zebedee Hopkins

This ancestor line traces from Yeovilton, Somerset, , England (1575) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1697) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Zebedee Hopkins (1697–1789) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony and died in Gloucester, Providence, Rhode Island Colony. 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 Zebedee 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.
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