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John Hopper 1759 – 1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1759

Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 12 Mar 1852

Death Location: Owen, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Thomas Hopper

Mother: Elizabeth Proffitt

Spouse(s): Jane McMekin, Anna Wilson, Catherine Piles

Children(s): Elizabeth Hopper, Susannah Hopper, James Hopper, William Hopper, Samuel Hopper, David Hopper, Temperance Hopper, Elizabeth Hopper, Joel Hopper, Thomas Hopper, John Jr

In 1759, John Hopper Sr entered the world in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Hopper and Elizabeth Ann Proffitt. In 1790, John Hopper Sr resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. In 1810, John Hopper Sr resided in Madison, Kentucky, United States. John Hopper Sr married Jane McMekin, Anna Wilson, Catherine Piles, and had children including Elizabeth Hopper, Susannah Hopper, James Hopper, William Hopper, Samuel Hopper, David Hopper, Temperance "Tempy" Hopper, Elizabeth Hopper, Joel Hopper, Thomas B. Hopper, John Jackson Hopper Jr. John Hopper Sr passed away in 1852 in Owen, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1759, John Hopper Sr entered the world in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Hopper and Elizabeth Ann Proffitt.
  • In 1790, John Hopper Sr resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1810, John Hopper Sr resided in Madison, Kentucky, United States.
  • John Hopper Sr married Jane McMekin, Anna Wilson, Catherine Piles, and had children including Elizabeth Hopper, Susannah Hopper, James Hopper, William Hopper, Samuel Hopper, David Hopper, Temperance "Tempy" Hopper, Elizabeth Hopper, Joel Hopper, Thomas B. Hopper, John Jackson Hopper Jr.
  • John Hopper Sr passed away in 1852 in Owen, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Parents

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Children(s)

John Hopper's Ancestors

Self
John Hopper
1759 – 1852
Birth Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Hopper
1725 – 1792
St James Northam Parish, Goochland Co, VA
Elizabeth (Ann) Proffitt
1727 – 1829
Taylors Isle, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Hopper
1716 – 1809
Culpepper Co VA
Mary (Ann) George
1716 – 1809
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Sylvester Proffitt
1698 – 1767
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Alice Pleasants
1698 – 1771
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Hopper
1680 – 1766
Elizabeth Freeman
1682 –
William George
Margaret Tapp
James Profit
1643 – 1698
Lucy Martin
Colonel Pleasants
1645 – 1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Hopper
1662 – 1735
Elizabeth Bryan
1663 – 1741
Bridges Freeman
Jane Hamlin
1637 – 1687
John Proffitt
1627 – 1698
Margaret Petrie
1626 – 1689

John Hopper's Descendants

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John Hopper (16 Apr 1759 – 12 Mar 1852) m. Jane McMekin (1749 – ) m. Anna Wilson (22 Mar 1764 – 23 March 1838) m. Catherine Piles (1779 – )
  1. 1. Elizabeth Hopper (1 Feb 1784 – 3 Feb 1871)
  2. 2. Susannah Hopper (1785 – Aft. 1850) m. Elisha Hobb
  3. 3. James Hopper (1787 – 1834) m. Anna Triplett
  4. 4. William Hopper (1788 – 1834)
  5. 5. Samuel Hopper (1789 – 1876)
  6. 6. David Hopper (1790 – 13 Feb 1855) m. Anna Miller (03 NOV 1777 – 1855)
    1. 1. Ruth (Jane) Hopper (Jan 1830 – 1900) m. John (Delaney Grissom) (Grisham) (1824 – 1880)
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Grissom (AUG 1843 – )
      2. 2. George (W.) Grissom (JUL 1845 – )
      3. 3. Thomas (Elsworth) Grissom (25 August 1852 – 25 September 1915) m. Margaret Eager
        1. 1. John (Wesley) Grissom (15 Oct 1876 – 7 Jan 1944) m. Malissa (Della) Stroud (5 Oct 1871 – 13 Feb 1922)
      4. 4. James (D.) Grissom (OCT 1854 – )
      5. 5. Nancy (A.) Grissom (1856 – )
      6. 6. Ruth (Jane) Grissom (1859 – )
      7. 7. William (Adam) Grissom (14 Jul 1863 – 29 MAY 1924)
  7. 7. Temperance ("Tempy") Hopper (1793 – 2 Sep 1853)
  8. 8. Elizabeth Hopper (Apr 1794 – 9 Jan 1885) m. John Turpin
  9. 9. Joel Hopper (1795 – 31 Jan 1851) m. Margaret (Peggy) Alford (16 Jul 1796 – 16 Jul 1881)
    1. 1. Martha (Patsy) Hopper (6 Mar 1812 – 10 Aug 1901)
    2. 2. Jesse (Viers) Hopper (1822 – 27 Oct 1868)
    3. 3. James (G) Hopper (2 January 1822 – 23 March 1913)
    4. 4. Mary (Ann "Polly") Hopper (abt 1828 – 3 May 1890)
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) HOPPER (1831 – bef 1866)
    6. 6. Nancy (J.) Hopper (1834 – )
    7. 7. Hamilton Hopper (1 Oct 1838 – 19 Feb 1910)
    8. 8. Thomas (William) Hopper (20 Mar 1842 – 14 Aug 1919) m. Eliza (Ann) Burton (1843 – 25 June 1931) m. Laura (E.) Edwards (abt 1875 – 27 April 1957)
      1. 1. Laura (R) Hopper (abt 1867 – )
      2. 2. Joseph Hopper (Jul 1870 – 1955)
      3. 3. Catharine Hopper (Abt 1874 – )
      4. 4. Cora (J) Hopper (Abt 1877 – )
      5. 5. Jessie Hopper (Abt 1879 – )
  10. 10. Thomas (B.) Hopper (1797 – 25 June 1880) m. Lucy (Lancaster) Hopper (1795 – )
  11. 11. John (Jackson Hopper) Jr (1800 – 1880) m. Margaret Baker (11 Jan 1799 – 1835) m. Mary (Susan) Lankford (1810 – 1880)
    1. 1. Charles (B) Hopper (18 Sep 1823 – 6 December 1898) m. Nancy Cox m. Hannah Gerkin
    2. 2. Nancy Hopper (06 Nov 1825 – 21 Sep 1910) m. Robert McIntire m. William Summers
    3. 3. Luther Hopper (14 Nov 1831 – 18 Feb 1922) m. Malinda (Francis) Dunn ( – 1871) m. Elizabeth Barnard ( – 11 Oct 1899)
    4. 4. Renard Hopper (14 Nov 1831 – 09 Feb 1864)
    5. 5. Piety ((Piddy)) Hopper (10 Nov 1834 – 30 Nov 1925) m. John Wininger
    6. 6. Margret Hopper (16 Jan 1835 – ) m. John Welch
    7. 7. Jane (H) Hopper (1840 – )
    8. 8. William (Jasper "Polk") Hopper (8 May 1842 – 21 Sep 1926) m. Elizabeth Moffitt (1837 – Mar 1864) m. Jemima Allen (1841 – 26 Jul 1875) m. Louisa (Ann) Chestnut (23 Aug 1859 – 3 Jul 1940)
      1. 1. James (Marion) Hopper (Apr 1861 – 1924) m. Florence White (1865 – 1897) m. Minnie (Ellen) Moffitt (abt 1878 – )
        1. 1. Nellie Hopper (12 Sep 1890 – 28 May 1941)
        2. 2. Lula (A) Hopper (25 October 1892 – 1 August 1977)
        3. 3. Lillie Hopper (6 Sep 1896 – 14 Jun 1929) m. Harding Glenn (31 May 1895 – July 1972)
        4. 4. Lottie Hopper (abt 1901 – )
        5. 5. Opal (B) Hopper (5 October 1902 – 3 Apr 1948)
        6. 6. Oliver (Martin) Hopper (1 Feb 1906 – 4 Jul 1937)
        7. 7. William (Charles) Hopper (1 Apr 1909 – 18 Jun 1984)
        8. 8. Wilbur (Floyd) Hopper (9 Jul 1912 – 9 April 1971)
      2. 2. Levi (B) Hopper (1863 – 1880)
      3. 3. Joseph (B) Hopper (1864 – )
      4. 4. Hannah Hopper (1866 – ) m. Richard Salmon
      5. 5. Robert (Frank) Hopper (1868 – 1869)
      6. 6. Lydia Hopper (1870 – bfr 1880)
      7. 7. John (H) Hopper (03 Apr 1872 – 22 Jul 1961) m. Minnie (E) Emmons (11 Oct 1872 – 30 Oct 1939)
        1. 1. Austin (Ray) Hopper (12 Jun 1901 – 01 May 1982) m. Gerusha (Leah) Simpson (07 Sep 1905 – 12 Oct 1982)
      8. 8. William (B) Hopper (Apr 1874 – 1904)
      9. 9. Mary (Emeline "Maude") Hopper (13 Apr 1877 – 6 Oct 1952) m. John (Franklin) Wininger (13 June 1869 – 21 Jan 1949)
        1. 1. James (William) Wininger (1 April 1895 – 21 August 1964) m. Olda Crowder (1898 – ) m. Hilda (S.) Steal (1901 – )
        2. 2. Herman (Daniel) Wininger (16 May 1897 – 1976) m. Hazel Dalton ( – 1966) m. Berthie (Alma) Bledsoe
        3. 3. Maggie (Louisa) Wininger (26 Oct 1899 – 18 January 1988) m. George Howarton (1893 – )
        4. 4. Charles (Edward) Wininger (15 Aug 1902 – 21 Sep 1987) m. Anna (Louise) Frisz (19 Mar 1906 – 19 Mar 1985)
        5. 5. Sylvia (Ellen) Wininger (11 March 1905 – 8 August 1928) m. Herschel McFadden (21 October 1899 – 12 August 1969)
        6. 6. Albert (Lawrence) Wininger (1908 – 1982) m. Mary (Frances) Blount (1905 – 1985)
        7. 7. Zenas (Kleppar) Wininger (1911 – ) m. Evelyn Archer
        8. 8. Phenas (C) Wininger (abt 1913 – )
        9. 9. Sophia (Hazel) Wininger (5 Sep 1913 – 30 March 2016) m. Zenes Crowder (23 Dec 1910 – 10 November 1987)
        10. 10. Ralph (Howard) Wininger (31 Mar 1916 – 31 Mar 1916)
        11. 11. Roma (Edith) Wininger (10 August 1917 – 28 January 1993) m. Fred Qualkenbush (23 March 1917 – 25 September 1990)
        12. 12. Rome (E) Wininger (abt 1918 – )
      10. 10. Andrew (Jackson) Hopper (2 Jun 1878 – 27 Oct 1950) m. Cynthia (A.) Powell (1872 – )
        1. 1. Lillie Hopper
        2. 2. Louisa Hopper
        3. 3. Noah Hopper
      11. 11. Brazella (Artemus "Art") Hopper (Aug 1880 – Jan 1965) m. Mary (Adeline) Dorsett (26 Jun 1884 – )
        1. 1. Cynthia (Louisa) Hopper (Jan 24, 1910 – Dec 1972) m. Elvis (Ellery) Bledsoe (14 Dec 1908 – 10 Jun 1957) m. Perry Hooten (20 Nov 1902 – Nov 02, 1965)
        2. 2. William (A. J) Hopper (25 Dec 1911 – 29 May 1912)
        3. 3. Thomas (A) Hopper (27 May 1913 – 13 Oct 1950) m. Pearl Hobson
        4. 4. David (Edward) Hopper
        5. 5. Oba Hopper
        6. 6. Betty Hopper
        7. 7. Ruby Hopper
      12. 12. Edward (Lewis) Hopper (17 Sep 1883 – Oct 26, 1953) m. Sarah (E.) Archer (1890 – 1984)
        1. 1. Floyd (D.) Hopper (1909 – )
        2. 2. Delbert Hopper
        3. 3. Zelda (Carson) Hopper
        4. 4. Elma Hopper
      13. 13. Twin (Boys) Hopper (24 Mar 1885 – 24 Mar 1885)
      14. 14. America (Amanda) Hopper (18 Aug 1887 – 27 Apr 1982) m. Edward Moore (29 Feb 1884 – 15 Feb 1939)
        1. 1. Ada (Ellen) Moore (13 Jun 1904 – 19 Jul 1997) m. Harry (Edward Purkhiser) Sr (16 Nov 1901 – 25 Jul 1988)
        2. 2. William (Arthur) Moore (15 Mar 1906 – Nov 13, 1982) m. Amelia (Barbara) Reifsteck (2 July 1907 – 1 September 1996)
        3. 3. Eldon (Floyd) Moore (12 Jan 1908 – 01 May 1908)
        4. 4. Raymond (Elvis) Moore (21 Mar 1909 – 06 Jun 1984) m. Grace (Chloe) Howell (9 August 1916 – 3 January 2001)
        5. 5. Evelyn (Esther) Moore (Dec 24, 1911 – 17 Sep 1993) m. Menlo (Claude) Brown (18 Feb 1908 – About Dec 16, 1950) m. John Barnett (28 May 1913 – 18 Apr 1976)
        6. 6. Dorothy (Christine) Moore (25 Mar 1914 – 10 Jan 1986) m. Robert (L.) Holsonback (1901 – ) m. William Stone (9 Feb 1907 – 16 June 1979) m. Russell (B) Sapp (11 Apr 1903 – 10 Jul 1978) m. Samuel (Benz) Wellman (30 May 1910 – 24 Dec 1982) m. George (Washington) Pendley (Jan. 26, 1913 – March 19, 2005)
        7. 7. Louisa (Alice) Moore (19 Apr 1916 – 15 Feb 2006) m. Guy (Wilbur) Lynch (6 Apr 1907 – 27 Mar 1984)
        8. 8. Leonard (Walter) Moore (28 Feb 1919 – 7 Mar 1919)
        9. 9. Gail (L.) Moore (22 Feb 1920 – 19 Mar 1945) m. Roscoe Jones (13 Apr 1914 – 19 Apr 1981) m. Charles Bledsoe
        10. 10. Martha (Ruth) Moore (16 Oct 1922 – 21 Mar 2008) m. William (Daniel) Allbright (19 Feb 1919 – 16 May 1981)
        11. 11. Mayme Moore (07 Dec 1924 – 01 Jan 1996) m. Lloyd (Earl) Roach
        12. 12. Mary (Louise) Moore (22 Nov 1926 – 01 Feb 2009) m. Alvin (R.) Schulmeyer (abt 1916 – Abt 1981) m. Albert (Joseph) Flynn (3 Feb 1900 – 11 Oct 1966)
        13. 13. Betty (Frances) Moore (02 Feb 1930 – Apr 14, 2011) m. William (Henry) Tomlinson (08 OCT 1922 – 24 JAN 2005)
      15. 15. Mahala (Jane) Hopper (31 May 1891 – 29 Jan 1944) m. John Dorsett
      16. 16. Nina (Ellen) Hopper (22 Mar 1894 – 1899)
    9. 9. Mary (Frances (Polly)) Hopper (12 Jun 1844 – 15 Feb 1932) m. Ephraim Moffatt
    10. 10. John (Wesley) Hopper (26 Jan 1846 – 1850)
    11. 11. Samuel Hopper (14 Nov 1848 – 1920)
    12. 12. Daniel Hopper (22 Aug 1852 – 18 Mar 1926) m. Ruth (Jane) Grissom (6 May 1857 – ) m. Nancy (Ann) Redwine (Feb 06 1863 – Mar 22 1920)
      1. 1. Susan (M) Hopper (abt 1875 – 8 Feb 1912)
      2. 2. William (Jasper) Hopper (10 Apr 1875 – 3 Jun 1954)
      3. 3. Clara Hopper (Dec 1881 – )
      4. 4. Henry (L) Hopper (May 1889 – )
      5. 5. Pina (Ann) Hopper (May 05 1892 – May 1960)
      6. 6. Elizabeth Hopper (Abt. 1898 – )
      7. 7. Walter (Fay) Hopper (Abt. 1906 – Sep 17 1983) m. Dora (Ises) York (20 Sep 1907 – )
        1. 1. Walter (Franklin) Hopper (17 Apr 1929 – 2 Nov 2022) m. Mariglayne Easterday
    13. 13. Sarah (Elizabeth) Hopper (01 Apr 1856 – 10 Sep 1897)
    14. 14. Mahala (Jane) Hopper (1858 – 1880)

John Hopper's Timeline

10 Records

1759
16 Apr 1759
Birth of John Hopper Sr in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 31
John Hopper Sr resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 51
John Hopper Sr resided here in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1818
1818-1832
Age 59
John Hopper Sr resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1820
1820
Age 61
John Hopper Sr resided here in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 71
John Hopper Sr resided here in Orange, Indiana, USA
Orange, Indiana, USA
1835
8 Oct 1835
Age 76
John Hopper Sr was married in Orange
Orange
1840
1840
Age 81
John Hopper Sr resided here in Martin, Indiana, USA
Martin, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 91
John Hopper Sr resided here in Marion, Owen, Indiana, USA
Marion, Owen, Indiana, USA
1852
12 Mar 1852
Age 93
Death of John Hopper Sr in Owen, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
Owen, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1759
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Owen, Indiana; Roll: 164; Page: 139a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1835
    Event Place: Orange

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 150; Image: 94; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Madison, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 247; Image: 00252; Family History Library Film: 0181352

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818-1832
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Madison, Kentucky; Page: 158; NARA Roll: M33_25; Image: 93

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Orange, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 31; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 0007720

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Martin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Martin, Indiana; Roll: 99; Page: 28; Image: 62; Family History Library Film: 0007732

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Owen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Owen, Indiana; Roll: 164; Page: 139a

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Owen, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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