Caleb Hopkins

M, b. January 1650/51, d. before 22 May 1728
     Caleb was born in January 1650/51 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was the son of Giles Hopkins and Catherine Whelden, and grandson of Stephen Hopkins. Caleb married Mary Williams, daughter of Thomas Williams and Elizabeth Tart, in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Caleb & Mary had children: Caleb, Nathaniel, Thomas & Thankful. Caleb's wife, Mary, died after 1692 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, leaving him a widower. Caleb died not long before intestate before 22 May 1728 at Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. On this date, his son, Caleb was appointed administrator of his estate.1

Citations

  1. [S1537] D. O. S. Lowell, A Munsey-Hopkins Genealogy, pages 32-34 - An agreement of the heirs of Caleb Hopkins made on June fifth, 1728, we find the following children named: 1. Caleb Hopkins, "eldest son: born about 1684 who married Mercy Freeman in 1719. 2. Nathaniel Hopkins "2nd son" who married Mercy Mayo in 1707. 3. Thomas Hopkins "3rd son" who married Deborah. 4. Thankful "only daughter" born Turo, Mary 27, 1709; married Ambrose Dyer in 1729. [The birth date of Thankful is doubtful unless Caleb had a second marriage. - KLM]