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5. Oceanus Hopkins, born at sea on the Mayflower, between 16 September and 11 November 1620; died before 22 May 1627. 6. Caleb Hopkins, born at Plymouth, circa 1623; died at Barbados between 6 June 1644 and 3 April 1651; no known issue.
Oceanus Hopkins ( c. 1620 – 1627) was the only child born on the Mayflower [1] during its historic voyage which brought the English Pilgrims to America. Another boy, Peregrine White, was born on board, after arriving in America, as the ship lay at anchor.
1620 - by 1627. Oceanus Hopkins was born to Elizabeth and Stephen Hopkins, who traveled on Mayflower together, along with their daughter Damaris and two of Stephen's children from a previous marriage. Oceanus is well-known for the circumstances of his birth, which occurred while aboard Mayflower.
Oceanus Hopkins. Oceanus Hopkins was born on the Mayflower during the voyage, to parents Stephen and Elizabeth (Fisher) Hopkins. He did not survive very long, however, and may have died the first winter, or during the subsequent year or two. Giving a child a unique name like Oceanus, commemorating some major event surrounding the birth, is not ...
Mar 20, 2024 · Oceanus Hopkins (1620 – c. 1627) was the first and only child born on the Mayflower during its historic voyage which brought the Pilgrims to America. He was born to Stephen Hopkins and his wife, Elizabeth, sometime between the boarding and arrival dates of September 6 and November 9, 1620.
- Aboard the Mayflower, Atlantic Ocean
- September 20, 1620
Mayflower passenger. Oceanus was born at sea on the Mayflower voyage in the fall of 1620. He died by 22 May 1627. Caleb was born in Plymouth about 1624. He became a seaman and died at Barbados between 1644 and 1651. Deborah was born in Plymouth about 1626 and died probably before 1674.
History: Stephen Hopkins (c. 1580–1644) was a pilgrim on the Mayflower in 1620 and one of the founders of Plymouth Colony. At his death he left seven children and eighteen grandchildren.
