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Jan 28, 2023 · Stephen Hopkins is not to be confused with the Declaration of Independence Signer Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island, who had different family ties. Family Tree Chart. Parents: John Hopkins (1549 - 1593) - Born in England and had 4 children. Elizabeth Williams (1552 - 1593) - She birthed four children and outlived her husband. Spouse:
Apr 29, 2022 · Stephen Hopkins (Mar 7 1707–Jul 13 1785) was American political leader from RI who signed Declaration of Independence. He served as Governor of Colonial RI and was Delegate to Colonial Congress in Albany in 1754 & to Continental Congress 1774-1776.
- Rhode Island
- March 7, 1707
- Sarah Hopkins, Anne Hopkins
- July 13, 1785
Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island, was born 7 March 1707 at Cranston, Rhode Island. He married (1) Sarah Scott (1707-1753), daughter of Major Silvanus and Joanna Jenckes Scott. They had seven children.
Jun 30, 2023 · Image 2: Portrait detail as depicted in "Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull (1819), Independence National Historical Park. Since Hopkins had long-since died, Trumbull based his portrait of Hopkins on his nephew who was said to have looked just like Stephen Hopkins.
- Male
- March 7, 1707
- Sarah (Scott) Hopkins, Ann (Smith) Hopkins
- July 13, 1785
Stephen Hopkins’ name is not one of the first names that comes to mind as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but he does stand out in John Trumbull’s painting “The Declaration of Independence.”. Hopkins is clearly visible in the rear, wearing a hat. He also stood out as an exceptional man, a colonial governor, educator, judge ...
Transcripts of the descendants of Stephen Hopkins, who emigrated from London England, his first wife, and his second wife Elizabeth. Includes three generations located mainly in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. To be continued. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects
Born in Providence in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Hopkins was the second of nine children of William and Ruth (Wilkinson) Hopkins. His grandfather, also named William Hopkins, was very prominent in colonial affairs, having served for more than 40 years as a Deputy from Providence, Assistant, Speaker of the House of Deputies, and Major. His grandmother Hopkins was a ...
