Stephen HOPKINS was born about 1635 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. (12464) He died in Oct 1689 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. (12465) He had an estate probated on 6 Nov 1689 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.(12466) He was a Grist Mill operator.(12467) Parents: John HOPKINS and Jane (Mrs. John Hopkins).

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"Stephen HOPKINS is the Son of John Hopkins and Jane Strong. NOTE: The identity of John Hopkins's wife as Jane Strong of Chardstock, Dorset, England, daughter of Thomas & Joanna Bagge, is controversial. While there are records pointing to Jane STRONG as his wife, there is no strong evidence proving or disproving Jane's Maiden Name.

In 1656-1657 Stephen HOPKINS was made a freeman of Hartford, Hartford Co, CT.

Stephen HOPKINS marr abt 1657 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT Dorcas BRONSON and had 6 children.

In 1668 & 1672 Stephen HOPKINS was chosen townsman of Hartford, Hartford Co, CT.

In 1680 Stephen HOPKINS erected a grist mill for the inhabitants of Mattatuck (now Waterbury), New Haven Co, CT. He did not move there, he stayed in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT, but he sent his son John HOPKINS to operate this mill.

In 1689 The Will of Stephen HOPKINS was proved and inventoried." per findagrave.com