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Benjamin Starr Hopkins 1856–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1856

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 20 January 1931

Death Location: Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Father: Cornelius Hopkins

Mother: Laura Platt

Spouse(s): Alice Hastings

Children(s): Charles Hopkins, Florence Hopkins

In 1856, Benjamin Starr Hopkins entered the world in New York, born to Cornelius O Hopkins And Laura Jane Platt. In 1900, Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA. In 1905, Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA. Benjamin Starr Hopkins married Alice May Hastings, and had children including Charles Benjamin Hopkins, Florence Hopkins. Benjamin Starr Hopkins passed away in 1931 in Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Benjamin Starr Hopkins entered the world in New York, born to Cornelius O Hopkins And Laura Jane Platt.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA.
  • Benjamin Starr Hopkins married Alice May Hastings, and had children including Charles Benjamin Hopkins, Florence Hopkins.
  • Benjamin Starr Hopkins passed away in 1931 in Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Hopkins's Ancestors

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Benjamin Hopkins
1856–1931
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Cornelius O Hopkins
1820–1887
Town of Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY
Laura (Jane) Platt
1822–1903
Butternuts, Otesgo, New York
Grandparents
Peter Platt
1783–1841
Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Keziah Rockwell
1785–1865
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Platt
1741–1797
Abigail Platt
1745–1819
Benjamin Rockwell
1762–1831
Tryphena Starr
1762–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Hickok
1719–1795
Jabez Rockwell
1740–1837
Elizabeth Sperry
1730–1778

Benjamin Hopkins's Descendants

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Benjamin (Starr) Hopkins (Feb 1856–20 January 1931) m. Alice (May) Hastings (3 DEC 1856–27 SEP 1925)
  1. 1. Charles (Benjamin) Hopkins 1893–1950 m. Vera (Mahala) Post 1894–1920 m. Eva (C) Johnson 1898–
    1. 1. Milo (Benjamin) Hopkins 1919–2000 m. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Myers 1924–1999
  2. 2. Florence Hopkins 1881–

Benjamin Hopkins's Timeline

5 Records

1856
Feb 1856
Birth of Benjamin Starr Hopkins in New York
New York
1900
1900
Age 44
Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided here in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 49
Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided here in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Benjamin Starr Hopkins resided here in Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
1931
20 January 1931
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Starr Hopkins in Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1856
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Butternuts; County: Otsego; Page: 24
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241145
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374962
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241145

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Butternuts; County: Otsego; Page: 24

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butternuts, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374962

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 January 1931
    Event Place: Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gilbertsville, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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