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Cornelius Hopkins 1778–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Greasy Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Father: Richard Hopkins

Mother: Frances Blake

Spouse(s): Dorcas Keesee

Children(s): Cozey Hopkins, John Hopkins

The story of Cornelius Hopkins began in 1778 in Patrick, Virginia, United States. In 1830, Cornelius Hopkins resided in Cabell, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Cornelius Hopkins resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. Cornelius Hopkins married Dorcas Keesee, and had children including Bethany Hopkins, Christopher Columbus Hopkins, Cozey Hopkins, Elisha Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Matilda Hopkins. Cornelius Hopkins passed away in 1880 in Greasy Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Cornelius Hopkins began in 1778 in Patrick, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, Cornelius Hopkins resided in Cabell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Cornelius Hopkins resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Cornelius Hopkins married Dorcas Keesee, and had children including Bethany Hopkins, Christopher Columbus Hopkins, Cozey Hopkins, Elisha Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, John Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Matilda Hopkins.
  • Cornelius Hopkins passed away in 1880 in Greasy Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cornelius Hopkins's Ancestors

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Cornelius Hopkins
1778–1880
Birth Place: Patrick, Virginia, United States
Parents
Richard Thomas Hopkins
1754–1846
Patrick County, VA, USA
Frances (Rachel) Blake
1758–1850
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Richard (Francis Hopkins) Jr.
1731–1790
Billerica, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cornelius Hopkins's Descendants

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Cornelius Hopkins (1778–1880) m. Dorcas Keesee (Abt. 1798–Abt. 1880)
  1. 1. Cozey Hopkins 1829–
    1. 1. John Hopkins 1864–
    2. 2. Julia (A E) Hopkins 1859–
    3. 3. Dorcas Hopkins 1862–
    4. 4. Thursy (A) Hopkins 1858–
  2. 2. John Hopkins 1834–

Cornelius Hopkins's Timeline

5 Records

1778
1778
Birth of Cornelius Hopkins in Patrick, Virginia, United States
Patrick, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 52
Cornelius Hopkins resided here in Cabell, Virginia, USA
Cabell, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Cornelius Hopkins resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 92
Cornelius Hopkins resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 102
Death of Cornelius Hopkins in Greasy Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Greasy Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Patrick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 17B
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 434b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Cabell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Cabell, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 190; Page: 15; Family History Library Film: 0029669

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 434b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 17B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greasy Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States

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