Stephen Hopkins, Sr.

The mother of Thomas was namedHannah, Stephen's 2nd wife. We learn this from the Probate record. She is not connected as a wife.

"Died 11 October, 1703
"Invt £538-10-08. Taken 1st November, 1703, by John Shepherd, Edward Allyn and James Steele.
"Page 60--8 November, 1704: Adms. account rendered and accepted....
">This Court appoint Hannah Hopkins, widow, to be guardian to Thomas Hopkins, her son and Sarah Hopkins, one of the daughters of Stephen Hopkins, decd., chose Ebenezer Hopkins to be her guardian.
"Also, Rachel, another daughter,
"and Joseph, a son, chose Ebenezer Hopkins to be their guardian...."
Source: A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records: Hartford District, 1700-1792. Google Books.

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Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hopkins-354

"Stephen Hopkins was born say 1633 in England, son of John Hopkins and Jane _______.[2]

Find A grave believes he was born Sept 1634[3] Others claim he was born September 25, 1631 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but his father did not emigrate until 1634 by which time Stephen must have been born, indicating he must have been born in England.

Stephen HOPKINS was born about 1635 in Cambridge and 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).

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~steeles/Steele/d85.htm#P1180

"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

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.

About 1657 Stephen HOPKINS married.

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.

Stephen HOPKINS marr abt 1657 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT Dorcas BRONSON. 6 Children of Stephen HOPKINS and Dorcas BRONSON:

1. John HOPKINS b. 1662 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Hannah STRONG.

2. Stephen HOPKINS b. 1663 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr 1st Sarah JUDD, marr 2nd Hannah STRONG.

3. Joseph HOPKINS b. abt 1658 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT Hannah PECK. Widow Hannah Peck marr 2nd John PORTER.

4. Dorcas HOPKINS b. abt 1660 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Deacon Jonathan WEBSTER. Widow Deacon Jonathan WEBSTER marr 2nd Mary JUDD.

5. Ebenezer HOPKINS b. 1668 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Mary BUTLER.

6. Mary HOPKINS b. 1670 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Captain Samuel SEDGWICK Sr.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53262053

Stephen Hopkins Found 10 Records, 10 Photos and 2,568,965 Family Trees Born in Cambridge Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA on 1634 to John Hopkins and Jane Strong. Stephen married Dorcas Bronson and had 8 children. He passed away on 1689 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Family Members Parents John Hopkins 1614-1654

Jane Strong 1613-1679

Spouse(s) Dorcas Bronson 1638-1697 Children Ebenezer Hopkins 1680-1711 Elizabeth Hopkins

Joseph Hopkins 1662-1712

Dorcas Hopkins 1681-1735

Stephen Hopkins 1655-1733

John Hopkins 1662-1732

Mary Hopkins 1669-1743

Webster Hopkins 1663-1732

??????? Source: ancestry. com #1: Stephen Hopkins Found 10 Records, 10 Photos and 2,568,965 Family Trees Born in Cambridge Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA on 1634 to John Hopkins and Jane Strong.

Stephen married Dorcas Bronson and had 8 children.

He passed away on 1689 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Family Members Parents John Hopkins 1614-1654 Jane Strong 1613-1679

Spouse(s) Dorcas Bronson 1638-1697

Children

Ebenezer Hopkins 1680-1711

Elizabeth Hopkins Joseph Hopkins 1662-1712

Dorcas Hopkins 1681-1735

Stephen Hopkins 1655-1733

John Hopkins 1662-1732

Mary Hopkins 1669-1743

Webster Hopkins 1663-1732

• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Jan 6 2017, 2:40:42 UTC

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262053/stephen-hopkins

Stephen Hopkins BIRTH 1630 Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA DEATH 6 Oct 1689 Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA BURIAL Ancient Burying Ground Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA MEMORIAL ID 53262053 MEMORIAL PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 27 Picture of Added by Ibron

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.… Family Members Parents Photo John Hopkins 1606–1654

Photo Jane Hopkins Ward Wolterton unknown–1679

Spouse Photo Dorcas Bronson Hopkins* 1633–1697

Siblings Bethia Hopkins Stocking* Birth and death dates unknown

Children Dorcas Hopkins Webster* 1659–1697

Photo John Hopkins* 1662–1732

Photo Ebenezer Hopkins* 1668–1711

Photo Mary Hopkins Sedgwick* 1670–1743

Photo Mary Hopkins Sedgwick* 1670–1743

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https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hopkins-354

Stephen Hopkins (abt. 1629 - 1689)

Born about 1629 in England

Son of John Hopkins and Jane (Unknown) Wolterton

Brother of Bethia (Hopkins) Steele

Husband of Dorcas (Bronson) Hopkins — married 4 Mar 1657 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut

DESCENDANTS

Father of

Dorcas (Hopkins) Webster, John Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins,

Ebenezer Hopkins and Mary Hopkins

Died 6 Oct 1689 in Hartford, Connecticut

Profile managers: Rick Gardiner, Jillaine Smith, John Hopkins, Bill Buchanan, and Nova Weller

Profile last modified 10 Dec 2018 | Created 25 Sep 2010

Categories: US President Direct Ancestor.

Biography

This person is an ancestor of President Millard Fillmore[1]

"Stephen Hopkins was born about 1629 in England, son of John Hopkins and Jane Strong.

some[2][3][4][5] claim he was born September 25, 1631 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but his father did not emigrate until 1634 by which time Stephen must have been born, indicating he must have been born in England. "He died Oct. 6, 1689 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. Stephen Hopkins in 1656 & 1657 was made a freeman of Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. He married Dorcas Bronson on March 4, 1657 in Hartford, Connecticut. Stephen was made townsman of Hartford in 1668 & again in 1672. In 1680 Stephen Hopkins erected a grist mill for the people of Mattatuck ( now Waterbury), New Haven Connecticut. His son John Hopkins was put in charge of the mill, while Stephen remained in Hartford. His will was dated September 28, 1689 filed at Hartford and the inventory was on November 6, 1689. He was buried in the Ancient Burying Ground , Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut."(1)

Will

Will dated 28 September, 1689.

I Stephen Hopkins sen. of Hartford do declare this to be my last Will & Testament: My Just Debts being paid out of my Estate, I give all the remainder of my Moveable Estate, except what I do hereafter give unto my wife Dorcas during her life, and at her decease my Will is that she bestow it upon my Children as she shall see Meet. I give her the Use of the new End of my now dwelling house, half the Celler, half the Barn, half my Orchard, and half the Garden, during her life. I give unto my wife the Use of my Share in the Mills during her natural life, & the Use of 1/2 of my Lott by Hannison's during life. I give unto my son John Hopkins, besides what I have already given him, my Lott in the Last Division in Hartford, about 50 acres; also 5 Shillings out of my Estate. I do give unto my son Stephen Hopkins, besides what I have already given him, my two parcels of Land in the Meadow called Indian Land, after my wifes decease; also give him 5 Shillings; also give him the Use of 2 acres in my Meadow Division until my son Joseph [Hopkins] Comes of age. I also give unto my sd. son Stephen my Lott on the East side of the Connecticut River forever. I give unto my son Ebenezer Hopkins my now dwelling house, Barn & Outhouses & Homelott, to have the same as soon as he comes of age, all except what my wife is to have so long as she lives, and at her decease the whole to be his forever. I give unto my son Joseph Hopkins the 1/2 of my Lott by Hannison's as soon as he comes of age, the other half at my wife's decease, & 5 shillings. I give unto my daughter Dorcas Webster 40 Shillings besides what I have already given her. I give to my daughter Mary Hopkins œ15 out of my Estate when she comes of age. My Will also is that at my wife's decease my sons Stephen, Ebenezer & Joseph do pay unto my daughter Mary 40 Shillings apeice. And my Will also is that at my wife's decease my Right in the Mill shall be equally divided among my Children. I appoint my wife & four sons, John, Stephen, Ebenezer & Joseph, Executors; and desire my friends John Easton and Joseph Mygatt to be Overseers.

Witness: James Steele sen., John Easton.Stephen Hopkins, Ls.Court Record, Page 5--6

November, 1689: Will proven.[6]

Name

Name: Stephen /Hopkins/[7][8][9][10][11] Birth

Birth: Date: About 1629 Place: England Children

John Hopkins born 1662 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT. Stephen Hopkins born 1663 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT. Joseph Hopkins born abt 1658 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT. Dorcas Hopkins born abt 1660 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT married Deacon Jonathan Webster. Ebenezer Hopkins born 1668 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT. Mary Hopkins born 1670 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT. Death

Date: 6 October 1689[12][13][14] Burial

Place: Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut[15] Marriage

Date: About 1657 Place: Connecticut[16]

Sources

↑ Roberts, Gary Boyd; Ancestors of American Presidents ↑ Source: #S-550612975 APID: 1,60525::17894101 ↑ Source: #S-558702856 APID: 1,3599::3355951 ↑ Source: #S-553528650 APID: 1,3824::54361 ↑ Source: #S-558702416 Page: Volume: 304; SAR Membership Number: 60688 APID: 1,2204::1253874 ↑ Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records, 1639-1700; A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS.1687 to 1695. (Ancestry.com) Children's names emboldened to highlight them. ↑ Source: #S-550612975 APID: 1,60525::17894101 ↑ Source: #S-550027850 APID: 1,3553::10520181 ↑ Source: #S-558702856 APID: 1,3599::3355951 ↑ Source: #S-553528650 APID: 1,3824::54361 ↑ Source: #S-558702416 Page: Volume: 304; SAR Membership Number: 60688 APID: 1,2204::1253874 ↑ Source: #S-550612975 APID: 1,60525::17894101 ↑ Source: #S-553528650 APID: 1,3824::54361 ↑ Source: #S-558702416 Page: Volume: 304; SAR Membership Number: 60688 APID: 1,2204::1253874 ↑ Source: #S-550612975 APID: 1,60525::17894101 ↑ Source: #S-553528650 APID: 1,3824::54361 See also:

Roberts, Gary Boyd; Ancestors of American Presidents. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2009. FindAGrave.com memorial 53262053 Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook). New England Marriages Prior to 1700, by Clarence Almon Torrey (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2011) Vol. II, p. 788. HOPKINS, Stephen (?1634-1689) & Dorcas [BRONSON](ca 1639-1697); ?ca 1657; Hartford webstergriggsfamilies Timothy Hopkins, John Hopkins of Cambridge Massachusetts, 1634, Stanford University Press, 1932. p. 24. Liston-Griswold, Mattie. Tracy Genealogy: Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Tracy of Lenox, Mass. Doubleday Bros. & Co., Kalamazoo, Mich., 1900. p. 31. Source: S-550027850 Repository: #R-1048124175 Title: Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890 Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc APID: 1,3553::0 Repository: R-1048124175 Name: Ancestry.com Address: http://www.Ancestry.com Note: Source: S-550612975 Repository: #R-1048124175 Title: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. APID: 1,60525::0 Source: S-553528650 Repository: #R-1048124175 Title: U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc APID: 1,3824::0 Source: S-558702416 Repository: #R-1048124175 Title: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. APID: 1,2204::0 Source: S-558702856 Repository: #R-1048124175 Title: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Author: Godfrey Memorial Library, comp. Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc APID: 1,3599::0

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262053/stephen-hopkins

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.

About 1657 Stephen HOPKINS married.

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.

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

About 1657 Stephen HOPKINS married.

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.

Stephen HOPKINS marr abt 1657 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT Dorcas BRONSON.
6 Children of Stephen HOPKINS and Dorcas BRONSON:

1. John HOPKINS b. 1662 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Hannah STRONG.

2. Stephen HOPKINS b. 1663 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr 1st Sarah JUDD, marr 2nd Hannah STRONG.

3. Joseph HOPKINS b. abt 1658 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT Hannah PECK. Widow Hannah Peck marr 2nd John PORTER.

4. Dorcas HOPKINS b. abt 1660 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Deacon Jonathan WEBSTER. Widow Deacon Jonathan WEBSTER marr 2nd Mary JUDD.

5. Ebenezer HOPKINS b. 1668 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Mary BUTLER.

6. Mary HOPKINS b. 1670 Hartford, Hartford Co, CT marr Captain Samuel SEDGWICK Sr.

Family Members
Parents
John Hopkins
John Hopkins
1613–1654

Jane Wolterton
Jane Wolterton
unknown–1679

Spouse
Dorcas Hopkins
Dorcas Bronson Hopkins
1633–1697 (m. 1657)

Siblings
Bethia Stocking
Bethia Hopkins Stocking
1631–1692

Children
Dorcas Hopkins Webster
1659–1697

John Hopkins
John Hopkins
1662–1732

Ebenezer Hopkins
1668–1711

Mary Sedgwick
Mary Hopkins Sedgwick
1670–1743

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