THE HOPKINS FAMILY

There were at least four Hopkins males, Robert, Thomas, Dennis, and Richard, living in TA Co. in the 17th century. Two or more of them may have been bros., but for purposes of this study, each is treated as head of a different line.

THE DENNIS HOPKINS FAMILY

1. DENNIS -HOPKINS,- d. by 1739. He married. 1st, Grace (N), and 2nd, by 1708, Elizabeth (N).

Dennis Hopkins was transported cl663.(mpL -4:150] At March Court 1668, Wm Marshall, servant to Dennes Hopkins, was judged to serve 10 yearS.[ARMD LIV: 436, Liber BB No.2:102)

On 17 da., 8 mo., 1678, it was noted that members of

Meeting should visit Dennis Hopkins and his wife regarding his woman servant [probably concerning their treatment of her]. The woman servant was examined, Dennis Hopkins and his wife were cleared [THMM]

On 18 Jan 1680 John Nunam and wife Jane conv. CovenTRY to Dennis HOpkinS (TLRA 4: 11]

He may be the Dennis Hopkins, Jr., who at Nov Court 1705 acknowledged receiving 10 bushels of Indian corn from Jane Hemsley widow of Wm Hemsley, after the decease of Wm Hemsley, having paid him before his death (TAJU RF10]

On 25 May 1702 Dennis Hopkins, Sr., and his wife Grace, conv. to Gilbert Livesey of Liverpoole, England, mariner, 1 a. in the town of Williamstadt between a lot of Livesy's on the e. and a lot formerly belonging to George Robotham on the west. [TALR.9- 123)

On 13 sept 1708 Denis Hopkins and wife Elizabeth of TA Co. conv. to Thomas Cooper of TA Co. 100 a. Limrick on KI near Cox's Creek. [QALR ETA:53)

On 4 Nov 1715 Dennis Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. to his bro. Richard Hopkins, a gift of 150 a., part of Hopkins Point, formerly laid out for Thomas and Robert Hopkins for 800 a. (TALR 12:222]

On 11 Nov 1723 WM Clayland, innholder, and his wife Ann conv. to Dennis Hopkins, 1 a., part of Londonderry. (TALR 13:101]

On 12 Nov 1723 Dennis Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. to Anne Clayland and her heirs, the three sons of Wm Clayland: James Clayland Wm Clayland and Lambert Clayland pwt of Londonderry. [TALR 13:102]

On 2 June 1726 Dennis Hopkins, a Quaker, age c52 stated about 26-28 years earlier he was summoned as a juryman on the land related to a contest between WM Sharpe and MICHAEL RusselL (TALC: 42]

On 17 Oct 1727 Dennis Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. To Isaac Johns and Francis Hutchins of CV Co., a 40 ft. square parceL, The Tent House Land, whereon there now stands a house called a Tent House built by the Quakers belonging to the Clifts and Herring Creek Meetings.(TALR 13.-376]

On 9 Jan 1734 Dennis Hopkins Sr. and his wife Elizabeth conv. to Henry Nicols clerk, 86 a., part of Hopkins Point on the w. side of Threadhaven Creek. [TALR 14.-59]

Dennis Hopkins, planter, of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 19 Feb 1738 and proved 24 April 1739. Named were eldest son John, third son Richard, fourth son Wm and fifth son SamueL who were left 1 s each, they having received their portions; second son Dennis, 100 a. of Hopkins Point, where he now lived, that is to say, as far as the dividing line between his bro. John and he, held now by Henry Nicolls, and at upper end between line of Joseph Hopkins and him which is now Barrets; sixth son Joshua, after decease of wife, dwell plant.,

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being 106 a. of London Derry; and daus. Susannah Parratt and Sarah Bartlett. Wife Elizabeth extx., to have use of dwell. plant. and personal estate, at her decease personalty to be divided among children. The will was witnessed by Lambert Booker, Russell Armstrong and Wm Price.(MWB 22:55)

On or about 27 Nov 1739 Elizabeth Hopkins, widow of Dennis Hopkins, gave to her dau. Susannah Parrott, wife of Isaiah Parrott and their children a Negro woman named Jenny, and gave to her dau. Sarah Bartlett, wife of James Bartlett of DO Co., a Negro girl named Peg. [TALR 14:420]

Dennis may have been the fAtther of.- JOHN; DENNIS; RICHARD; ; SAMLTEL; SUSANNAH, M. Parrott;[footnote #41] and SARAH, m. James Bartlett.

2. DENNIS HOPKINS, son of Dennis, was b. cl678.

As Dennis Hopkins, Quaker, he gave his age as 52 in 1725, 55 in 1728, and 58 in 1731. [TALC 1: 43-44, 120-121, 204] A deposition Made in 1731 seems to state that his father was Dennis Hopkins. (TALC 1: 164-165, 166] He was c58 years of age in April 1730-1.(TAEJ: Fletcher, Michael) On 23 April 1728 Dennis HopKINS, Sr., age c55, made a statement regarding a bounded tree between Bedsworth and Coventry. (TALC PFB.,118]

On 25 AprIl 1730 Dennis Hopkins, age c56, mentioned his father, Thomas HopkINs [sic] and affirmed regarding the first tree of Hopkins' Point. (TALC6:163] [The compiler cannot account for, or resolve, this apparent discrepanY-but it exists!]

RICHARD HOPKINS, son of Dennis, was named in his father's will He m. Ist, Mary Resho [or Russum] on 12 Sep 1723. He im 2nd, Mary THRIFT on 17 Sep 1727 [TAPE]

Richard Hopkins and wife Mary, on 6 March 1727 joined John Hopkins and his wife Judith, daus. of Stephen Reshun, in conv. To Bazell Nowell of DO Co., 100 a., part of the Freshes on Michaells Creek Branch. (TALR 13:414]

By Mary Resho, Richard was the father of [TAPE]: RICHARD b. 31 Aug 1724.

By Mary Thrift, RICHARD was the father of [TAPE] DENNIS, b. 14 Sep 1728.

FOOTNOTES:

42 James Bartlett, son of Thomas, m. Sarah Hopkins, dau. of Dennis Hopkins, both of TA Co., on 2 Oct 1731 at Third Haven Meeting House.(VMI

THE RICHARD HOPKINS FAMILY

I. RICHARD HOPKINS was living in March 1715. He may have d. 1754. He m. Mary (N).

On 12 Sep 1709 Richard Hopkins and his wife Mary conv. to Dennis Hopkins Jr., two tracts of 100 a. both in the tenure of James Saywell dec.; one was Hoggsdon and the other was part of White Phillips. (TALR 11: 95]

On 3 March 1715 Benjamin Forby, KE Co. on Delaware, PA [DE], yeoman- conv. to Richard Hopkins, 100 a., part of Nomini on s. side of St. Michaels Creek adj. Floyd's Land, formerly owned by BENJAMIN FORBY of TA Co., dec.[TALR 12:244)

On 4 Nov 1715 Dennis Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. to his bro. Richard Hopkins, a gift of 150 a., part of Hopkins Point, formerly laid out for Thomas and Robert Hopkins for 800 a.(TALR 12:222)

Richard HopKINS planter, of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 8 Feb 1739 and proved 23 July 1754. Named was wife to whom was devised half of tract Hopkinses Point, and the inward room of dwelling house and the inner chamber, the kitchen and half the tob. house. To son Richard HopKINS, other half of testator's part of that same tract, and the outward room of dweLLing house, and if sd. Richard Hopkins s.p., then to fall to son James Hopkins. To son Peter Hopkins, -Birby upon MIles Creek, but if sd. Peter Hopkins s.p., to faU to son Sollomon Hopkins. To dau. Elizabeth MACKINYAN, testator's part of White Fillups, and his part of Hogs Den. To sons Richard, Peter and Sollomon Hopkins, Sussanna Hopkins, James Hopkins and the (unborn child), personal estate. The extx. was wife. The will was witnessed by Joseph Danny, Dennis Hopkins, and William COOPER. [MWB 29:196)

Richard was the father of- RICHARD; PETER; SOLOMON; JAMES; ELIZABETH, m. (N) Mackinyan; and SUSANNA.

2. PETER HOPKINS, son of Richard (1), d. by 3 July 1770. He m-Sarah (N).

On 3 July 1770 his ESTATE was dist. by Mrs. Sarah Hopkins the ADMIN, with Charles Bullen and Thomas Delehay, sureties. DLstribution was: 1/3 to the widow and accountant, and 2/3 to the two children, James and Richard(BFD 5.-379]

On 31 Aug 1772 a valuation was made of the land of James Hopkins, son of Peter Hopkins, dec.; Theophilus Small, guardian. Theophilus Small to pay James Hopkins yearly, 200 lbs. of tob. during the life of the widow Hopkins, mother to the dec. Peter Hopkins and after her decease Small to pay James Hopkins 300 lbs. of tob. yearly.(TALR 20:263]

Peter and Sarah were the parents of [TAPE]: JAMES, b. 11 Sep 1757; PETER, b. 8 Sep 1759, d. by Aug 1772; and RICHARD (Living 1770).

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3. SOLOMON HOPKINS , son of Richard (1), was named in his father's will. He evidently married contrary to the Quaker discipline. On 28 da., 5 mo., 1767, Third Haven Meeting noted that Solomon Hopkins having accomplished his marriage by a priest, he was disowned.(THMM]

On 10 March 1769 Lambert Hopkins, shoemaker, and his wife ELIZABETH, conv. to Solomon Hopkins, joyner, 1/4 a., part of Solomon's Beginning. (TALR 20: 19]

THE ROBERT HOPKINS FAMILY

1. ROBERT HOPKINS, d. by Nov 1661. Although he seems to have had no children, his will named a bro. Thomas, and mentioned his father and two bros. and hs. A succession of deeds seems to confirm that Robert had a bro. named Thomas, and Thomas had a bro. named Dennis, and that Dennis had a bro. named Richard.

There were fisted two Robert Hopkins who arrived in MD before 1661. One Robert Hopkins was transported cl650.(MPL Q:201) Another Robert was transported cl652 as a Servant.(MPL ABH:322, Q:428]

Robert and Thomas Hopkins had laid out jointly Hopkins' Point. (TALR 12:222] Thomas Hopkins patented 100 a. of Hopkins Point on 22 Dec 1684, but this may have been a different tract.(MPL 25:189, 32:362]

On 26 Oct 1695 Thomas HoPkins, with consent of wife Elizabeth, conv. to his bro. Dennis, 326 a., part of Hopkins'Point. Thomas' wife Elizabeth ackowledged the deed. [TALR 7:155]

On 4 Nov 1715 Dennis Hopkins and his wIfe Elizabeth conv. to bis bro. Richard Hopkins, a gift of 150 a., part of Hopkins Point, formerly laid out for Thomas and Robert Hopkins for 800 a. [TALR 12:222]

Robert Hopkins left a will dated 22 March 1661, and proved 5 Nov 1661, naming his bro. Thomas as exec., and mentioning his father, two bros. and sisters. John Hambleton and Robert Sporrell were witnesses. (MWB 1: 198)

THE THOMAS HOPKINS FAMMY

1. THOMAS HOPEINS d. by Nov 1701.(TALR 12:167] He m. Elizabeth Towe, sister of Robert Towe, I who was in 1708.

He may be the Thomas who immigrated to MD in 1652.(MPL Q: 428]

On 20 1670 Thomas Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. to Wm Chance 125 a. of Hopkins Point on w. side of Tredaven Creek.[TALR 1: 146]

On 18 Jan 1680 William Gibson and wife ANN conv. to Thomas Hopkins, planter, 250 a. Maxwell Moore. (TALR 4:3) On 26 Oct 1695 Thomas HopKINS with consent of wife Elizabeth conv. to his bro.

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Dennis, 326 a., part of Hopkins'Point. Thomas' wife Elizabeth acknowledged the deed. (TAM 7:l55]

On 23 Aug 1680 Jane Dulin, widow of Hugh Dulin of TA Co. made her will naming Thomas Hopins as executor and sole legatee. Robert Johnson and Jno. Parsons were witnesses.(MWB 2:107]

On 26 Oct 1695 Thomas Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. to his bro. Dennis Hopkins, a gift of part of Hopkins'Point, 326 a. on Cannon Neck. (TALR 7:155]

At Nov Court 1696 Thomas Hopkins, sr., was allowed a levy for keeping Susanna COLLINS for the ensuing year. (TAJU AB8:5]

On 13 April 1708 ELIZEBETH Hopkins of TA Co., widow of Thomas Hopkins, late TA Co., for motherly love and affection conv. to her son WM 100 a. Marshy Point. She mentioned her dec. bro. Robert TOWE [TALR 11:41)

Some years after Thomas Hopkins death on 17 March 1713 his sons James and Joseph divided the land on which their father Thomas Hopkins had lived, and which he devised to them in his will "written 16 April 1700 and proved 18 Nov 1701, " as well as other land including the tract Hopkins Point (TALR 12:167]

Thomas and Elizabeth were the parents of THOMAS, b. cl667; JAMES, b. cl676, d. 1758; JOSEPH, b. 1680, d. 1728; ROBERT;WILLIAM; JOHN; and MARY, b. 6 June 1692, M. Daniel Sherwood.

2. THOMAS HOPKINS, son of Thomas (1) and ELIzabeth, was b. cl667. In 1727 Thomas Hopkins, age c6O, made a statement regarding a woods fire which burned a bounded tree. [TALC FFB-.70) On 12 July 1731 Thomas Hopkins, age c64, made a statement regarding the bounds of Hopkins'Point. (TnC 6:1631 On 8 May 1736 Thomas Hopkins, age c69, made a statement regarding the bounds of The Addition, adj. to Dixon's Outlet. (TALC: 11] Thomas Hopkins, age c73, in Sep 1740, mentioned his father.(TAEJ: Reynolds, John, v. Leonard] Thomas Hopkins was ap c76 in Aug 1743

He m. perhaps as a 2nd wife, Anna, extx. of Alexander Ray, by Aug 1707. By 17 Dec 1722 he was M to MARY (N).

At August Court 1707, Thomas Hopkins and his wife Anna, extx. of the last will of Alexander Ray, dec., appeared to give security to the orphans of sd. Ray, namely, Alexander Ray to the amount of English pounds, 6.6.6, Mary Ray to the amount of Y,6.6.6, John Ray to the amount of 96.6.6 and Anna Ray, to the amount of ;6.6-6. [TAJU CR6399-1]

On 17 Dec 1722 Thomas Hopkins, Jr. of TA Co. and Ms wife conv. to WM CampbeLl 100 a., part of Hambleton'S Hermitage. [QALR IKB: 172]

On 3 Nov 1724 Thomas Hopkins conv. to Edward Hopkins, son of WM Hopkins, without issue to be assigned according to the wiLL of

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William Hopkins, a part of William and James and part of Hopkins' Point Second Addition.[TALR 13:141]

On 9 March 1727 Hopkins conv. to Stephen Esgate, carpenter, aLL his right to the upper most part of Hopkins' Point on the n.w. side of Treadhaven Creek excepting the part purchased from his father by Wm Chance.(TALR 13.-421]

On 1 Dec 1730 Thomas Hopkins Br., for brotherly love, gave to James Hopkins, 150 a. Addition, formerly surveyed for Thomas Hopkins, dec.(TALR 13:663) On 24 June 1742 Thomas conv. to his bro. James 125 a. part of Hopkins'Point [TALR 15:190]

On 24 June 1742 Thomas Hopkins conv. to Elizabeth Spry in consideration of love and affection and to her husband Thomas Spry, part of Maxwell Moor which Thomas Hopkins (the father) bequeathed in his will written 16 April 1700 to his granddau. Elizebeth, dau. of his son John Hopkins who has since m. Thomas Spry. [TALR 15:195)

On 27 July 1742 Thomas Hopkins gave to his nephew Benjamin Hopkins, son of Joseph Hopkins, part of Hopkins' Point, left to sd.Benjamin by the will of his father Joseph Hopkins (TALR 15:192]

On 8 Sep 1742 Thomas Hopkins conv. to his grandson, Samuel Hopkins, 133 a., part of Maxwell Moor and part of the William and James, formerly the possession of his son Thomas Hopkins, Jr, lately dec. and father Samuel .(TALR 3.5:224)

On 14 Dec 1743, at the request of Henry Bayly, Thomas Hopkins Gent., age 77, stated that upwards of 50 years earlier Richard Bayly with his wife and three sons named John, Richard and Henry, came from SM Co., and settled at Oxford in TA Co. and there kept a tavern until he d. His two elder sons named John and Richard were never married, to his understanding (that of Thomas Hopkins) but that the youngest son named Henry did marry and the present Henry Bayly was his only son.(TALR 16:79]

Thomas Hopkins of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 3 Jan 1745 and proved 2 Aug 1748. He desired to be bur. at Dundel Chapple. Named were the four daus. of John Ray. ELIZAbeth, Mary, Rachel and SARAH, which he had by dau. Elizabeth, and daus. Kathrme Willson and Rebecca Roberts (or Robarts). The exec. was son-in-law Thomas Robarts. The @ was vntnessed by Samuel Cochayne (Cockayne), Jobn Butler and Patience Ward (Patience Butler, wife of John Butler, lately called Patience Ward).[MWB 25:397)

Thomas, Jr., may have been the father [TAMI]: (N), b. 18/28 Feb 1699/1700; REBECCA, b. (5?) Oct 1702, m. (N) Roberts; EIJZABEth m. John Ray, KATHERINE, m. (N) Wilson; and THOMAS, d. by 8 Sep 1742, leaving a son SamueL

3. JAMES HOPKINS, son of Thomas (1) and Elizabeth, was b. cl676/9, and d. by Aug 1761. On 9 Dec 1731 James Hopkins, age c55, said that

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about 40 years earlier his uncle Clement Hopkins John Games,Thomas Turner, and he were getting bark on the point called Hopkins'Point.... (TALC 6:177] James Hopkins was c66 in Aug 1743. {TAEJ: Reynolds, John, v. Hopkins]

He M SARAH (M, possibly dau. of Eve Holmes, widow, of TA Co., who made her will on 21 Nov 1724, naming several chidren including a daU. Sarah Hopkins (MWS 18; 327)

On 17 1713 James and Joseph Hopkins agreed to a division of the plantation whereon their father Thomas Hopkins, dec., lived, and devised to them in his will written 16 April 1700; James to get the land to the north and Joseph the southern part. [TALR 12:167]

On 1 Dec 1730 Thomas Hopkins, Sr., planter, for brotherly love, goodwill and affection, conv. to James Hopkins, 150 a. Addition, surveyed for Thomas Hopkins, dec.(TALR 13:663)

James HopKINS, of TA Co. d. leaving a will dated 8 MAy 1758 and proven 5 Aug 1761. Mentioned were wife Sarah; daus. Sarah Bartlet and Mary Spry; and grandsons Thomas ESGATE and Jonathan Hopkins. Exec. was grandson Thomas Esgate. Jos. and Benj. Hopkins and John Stocker witnessed the WILL .(MWB 31:393)

On 5 July 1768 James Hopkins' estate was dist. by Thomas Esgate, exec., with Henry Banning and Hugh Owen as sureties. Dist. was to the widow, Sarah, during her widowhood, and then to daus. Sarah Bartlett and Mary Spry and grandsons Thomas Esgate and Jonathan Hopkins. [BFD 5:113)

James was the father of JAMES, b. ---(Tami]; MARY, m.

Christopher SPRYE;SARAH m.(N)Bartlett.

4. JOSEPH HOPKiNS, son of Thomas (1) and Elizabeth, was b. 1680, and d. 1728. He m Susannah (N), who m. 2nd, Peter Denny.

On 17 1713 James and Joseph Hopkins agreed to a division of the plantation whereon their father Thomas Hopkins, dec., lived, and devised to them in his will written 16 April 1700; James to get the land to the north and Joseph the southern part. [TALR 12:167]

Joseph Hopkins of TA Co., died leaving a will dated 6 Dec 1726 and proved 5 Feb 1728. Named were eldest son Joseph who was devised part of Hopkin's Point as far as Schoolhouse Marsh, adi. land of Dennis Hopkins; son Benjamin, to have part of the afsd. tract at head of Compones Cove, at age of 21; wife Susannah, extx., residue of real estate, and at her decease to son Benjamin; and all daus. (unnamed). The will was witnessed by Dennis (Denis) Hopkins, Sr., John Robson and Sarah Hopkins. (MB 19:661]

On 10 March 1730 and 10 March 1732 the estate of Joseph Hopkins was admin. by Joseph's dau. Susannah Bruff, formerly Susannah Hopkins. An inventory of English pounds, 145.10.11 was mentioned.(MDAD 10:707, 11:677]

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On 18 May 1734 his estate was admin. by his widow Susanna now wife of Peter Denney. Distribution was made to the accountant and to the children of the dec.-, Joseph Benjamin, and Susanna Hopkins, and Elizabeth Grason, dau. of Joseph Grason, who m. Ruth dec. dau. Of Joseph Hopkins. (MDAD 12: 276)

On 3 June 1736 Thomas Bruff acknowledged to Peter Denny who m. Susannah Bruffe, widow and extx. of Joseph Hopkins, late of TA Co., receipt of English pounds 13.5.5 being the portion of his wife Susannah, dau. to sd. Joseph Hopkins. Joseph Hopkins, son of Joseph Hopkins, likewise acknowledged receipt of English pounds 10.7.9, the filnial father's portion of his father's estate. Joshua Greson acknowledged receipt of English 5.5.9, the filial portion due his wife Ruth, dau. of afsd. Joseph Hopkins. Benjamin Hopkins acknowledged receipt of English pounds, 13.7.9, the f portion due him of the estate of his father, Joseph Hopkins. (TALR 14:160, 161]

On 28 July 1746 Thomas Carslake acknowledged to Peter Denny and his wife Susanna execs. of Joseph Hopkins, dec., English pounds 13.5.6 paper money in full for 10.12.3.3 gold currency - in full for the finial portion due his wife Elizabeth dau. of Joshua Grason and his wife Ruth, the dau. of Joseph Hopkins, dec., who d. in his lifetime.[TALR 16:313] Joseph and Susanna were the parents of. JOSEPH; BENJAMIN; SUSANNAH, m. Thomas Bruff; and RUTH, m. Joshua Grason.

5. ROBERT HOPKINS, son of Thomas (1) and Elizabeth, d. by June 1718. He m. Elizabeth (N).

At February Court 1697 it was presented that Robert Hopkins, shoemaker, and Elizabeth Howard, wife of David Howard, had kept ill conversation with one another by common fame. Witnesses were John Newnam Sr., Ralph Swift and John Swift.[TAJU AB8: 524)

At March Court 1714, Robert Hopkins brought a boy named Nehemiah Higgins whose mother being --- and father gone out of the country, to be bound to him until of age. [TAJU FT#1:271

Robert Hopkins of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 13 May 1718 and proved 17 June 1718. Named were wife Elizabeth, extx., to whom was devised the tract Turkey Park during her widowhood and until son Robert arrived at age of 18; four children (unnamed), sons to have their portion at 18 years, daus. at 16 years. The overseers were bros. James and Joseph Hopkins. The will was witnessed by Dennis HopKINS, John Willson and Geo. Powers. [mwB 14:5871

Robert Hopkins was the father of:ROBERT (probably the Robert who m. Elizabeth Tunney 22 May 1738(TAPEi); and others.

6. William, son of Thomas (1) and Elizabeth, d. by March 1713.

He m. Susanna, dau. of Edward Elliott. She m. 2nd, Thomas Ashcraft.

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On 14 Aug 1704 Edward Elliott, Sr. conv. to his son-in-law and dau., Wm Hopkins and his wife Susanna, a gift of his dwell. plant., 476 a. on s. side of St. Michaels River. [TALR 9:262)

On 13 April 1708 Elizabeth Hopkins, widow and relict of Thomas Hopkins, dec., conv. to her son William Hopkins 100 a., Marshy Point on S. side of Treadhaven Creek.; mentioned a cove where Wm Parrott first seated which formerly belonged to Robert Towe, her late dec. bro. (TALR 11:41)

William Hopkins, planter, of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 28 March 1710 and proved 8 March 1713. Named was son William who was devised land Marshars Point, being part of larger tract Marshey Point, as per deed of gift from testator's mother, Eliza: Hopkins; should he s.p., to pass to his sister, Amie Hopkins. To son Edward, plant. on Tred Haven Creek, given to testator by father's will; should he s.p., to pass to dau. Amie afsd. To wife Susannah extx., and children afsd., and any that shall be born, personal estate. Sons to be of age at 21 years, dau. at 18 or marriage. The will was witnessed by

Thomas Higgins, Eliza: kinnimont, Eliza Spry and John Cape. [MWB 13:693)

On 13 Jan 1735 Thomas Ashcroft and SUSANNA Ashcroft conv. to their loving son John Hopkins, joyner, and in case he should s.p., to their loving dau. Anne Sherwood, wife of Thomas Sherwood and dau. of Wm Hopkins, dec. and Susanna now wife of Thomas Ashcroft, part of the Beech, part of Elliott's Lott, part of Elliott's Folly and part of Harley, on a branch leading out of Deepwater Creek called Tinker Cooper's Branch 100 a. On the same day they conv. to their son Edward Hopkins and in case he s.p., to their dau. Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Harrison, cordwainer - part of Davenport, part of Beech, part of Elliott's Lott and part of Stopper. They also conv. to their son Thomas Ashcroft, Jr. (after the decease of Thomas, Sr. and Susannah), reverting to their dau. Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Harrison, Davenport, part of Beech and part of Elliott's Lott. (TALR 14:137, 138, 139)

Wm and Susanna were the parents of JOHN; william; anne (or amie), b. 22 Nov 1702, m. Thomas Sherwood ;43 EDWARD; and possibly Elizabeth m. Joseph Harrison.

7. JOHN HOPEINS, son of Thomas (1) and Elizabeth, d. May 1692. At June Court 1707, Elizabeth Johnson, servant to James Hopkins,

 

 

43 On 8 April 1728 THOMAS Sherwood and his wife Anne conv. to Henry Bayly 100 a. Marshy Point on the S. side of Tredhaven Creek adj. land of Thomas Skillington, dec., formerly belonging to Robert Towe, and since his decease to William Hopkins, dec., father of Anne, wife of Thomas Sherwood, given to Wrn. Hopkins by a deed of gift made by his mother Elizabeth Hopkins, widow and relict of Thomas Hopkins, dec.(TALR 13:4251

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stated she was bound by her parents as a servant to John Hopkins, for 15 years and 2 months, which time expired about middle of April last past but she was not set free. John Hopkins d. May 1692. She was freed and it was ordered that James Hopkins pay her for the overplus of time, 170 lbs. of tobacco (TAJU CR6399-l] He had m. and had at least one 44 dau.: E ETH, m. Thomas Spry.

8. THOMAS HOPKINS, son of Thomas (2), d. by 8 Sep 1742. He left two sons: JOHN; and SAMUEL.

9. JAMES HOPKINS, son of James (3), was b. in St. Michael's Parish, but is not mentioned in his father's will. It is possible that he was the father of JONATHAN, named as a grandson of James in the latter's will.

10. JOSEPH HOPKINS, son of Joseph (4), was probably the Joseph living in May 1749, who m. Elizabeth dau. of Andrew Skinner.

On 3 March 1730 Joseph Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth conv. to Dennis Hopkins 2 a. on the western side of Tredhaven Creek, part of Hopkins' Point. (TALR 13:6191

On 10 May 1749 Ann Ennals of DO Co., widow, John Eccleston of DO Co. and his wife Dorothy, Joseph Hopkins and his wife Elizabeth, Tristram Thomas and his wife Mary conv. to Edward Coombes, son and heir of Wiffim Coombes, dec., 200 a. Nether Foster on Island Creek -inherited by the daus. of Andrew Skinner; in consideration of 20 pounds paid by Henry Delehay, guardian of Edward Coombes.(TALR 17:260]

On 2 March 1772 Joseph and wife Elizabeth conv. to their son James Hopkins all their claim to the land bequeathed to Elizabeth by her father, Andrew Skinner, dec. [TALR 20:201)

Joseph Hopkins, of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 3 July 1775 and proved 2 Aug 1775. Son Thomas was to have part of tract Ray's Point and half of tract The Adventure, and North Prong of tract Skinners Discovery. Son Joseph exec., was to have the dwell. plant., the remaining part of Ray's Point, part of the tract The Enlargement, tract

Snellings Delight, part of tract Benson's Enlargement, West

Prong of tract Skinners Discovery. Dau. Sarah was to have a Negro girl Amynta, stock, furniture, dishes, linen wheel called Sally's wheel box iron heaters. Dau. Anne, was to have Negro boy Bembo, stock, furniture, pewter, linen wheel called Nancy's wheel box iron and heaters. To

 

 

 

44 On 24 June 1742 Thomas Hopkins conv. to Elizabeth Spry in consideration of love and affection and to her husband Thomas Spry part of Maxwell Moor, which Thomas Hopkins (the father) bequeathed in his will written 16 April 1700 to his granddau. Elizabeth, dau. of his son John Hopkins who has since M. Thomas Spry.(TALR 15:195)

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dau. Dorothy, was left a Negro girl Rhoda, and stock. To daus. Margaret, and S stock. To children Joseph, ElisabetN Ruth, Esther, Mary Anne, Thomas, Margarett, Susannah, Sarah and Anne, he left the remainder of estate. The will was witnessed by Thomas Sherwood; John Johnings Hopkins; Elisabeth Smith. [MWB 40:526]

Joseph and Elizabeth were the parents of. THOMAS; JOSEPH; SARAH; ANNE; DOROTHY; MARGARET; SUSANNAH; RUTH; ESTHER; MARY ANNE; and ELIZABETH.

11. BENJAMIN HOPKINS, son of Joseph (4), was named in his father's will and d. by Nov 1768. He m. Mary (N).

On 25 April 1763 Benjamin Hopkins and his wife Mary conv. to Hugh Oram blacksmith, part of Hopkins'Point on Compone's Run Thirdhaven Creek. [TALR 19:214)

Benjamin Hopkins of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 28 March 1767 and proved 8 Nov 1768. He named his wife Mary, and children Joseph and Benjamin. The will was witnessed by Samuel Hopkins, Hugh Orem, Thomas Esgate. [MWB 36:632]

Benjamin and Mary were the parents of JOSEPH; and BENJAMIN.

12. ROBERT HOPEINS, son of Robert (5), was Named in his father's will. He may be the Robert who d. by Aug 1746 and who m. Elizabeth Tunney 22 May 1738. (TAPE]

Robert Hopkins of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 28 April 1746 and proved 5 Aug 1746. Named were wife Elizabeth Hopkins, my houses and lot at TA Co. Court House. The will was witnessed by Joshua Hopkins, Sarah Hopkins and Philemon Armstrong.[MWB 24:426]

13. JOHN HOPKINS, son of W@ (6) and Susanna, d. by Nov 1760. He d. by 8 Nov 1760 when his estate was dist. by John Johnings Hopkins, admin., with Reese Williams and Peter Grimes, sureties. Distribution was: 1/3 to the widow and the residue to the four children equally, John Johnings, Elizabeth, Sara and Joseph. (BFD 3:67]

John was the father of-. JOHN JOHNING; Elizabeth;SARAH; and JOSEPH.

14. EDWARD HOPKINS, son of Wm (6) and Susanna, was living in 1724.

On 3 Nov 1724 Thomas Hopkins conv. to Edward Hopkins, son of Wm Hopkins, without issue to be assigned according to the will of Wm Hopkins, a part of The William and James and part of Hopkins' Point Second Addition. (TALR 13:14 1)

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15. SAMUEL HOPEINS, son of Thomas (12), was living in Nov 1774. He m. Esther (N).

On 7 Aug 1751, Samuel Hopkins, and wife Esther, conv. to Arthur Rigby 133 a part of Maxwells More and, part of William and James.(TALR 17:516)

On 3 Nov 1774 Samuel Hopkins and his wife Esther and Philip Rigby conv. to Wm Watts 105 a. Rigby's Discovery on Anderby's Creek, formerly the land of Arthur Rigby, SR.[TALR 20:450)

16. JOHN JOHNING HOPKINS, son of John (13), was living in May 1767. He m. Rachel (N).

On 20 NOV 1759 Thomas Ashcroft and his wife Jane conv. to John Johnings Hopkins 65 a., part of three tracts: Beach, Davenport and Elliott's Lott. [TALR 18: 512)

On 5 June 1761 JoHN Johnings Hopkins and his wife Rachel conv. to John Auld, Jr., 28 3/4 a., part of Elliott's Folly on n.e. side of the road leading form St. Michaels Church to Broad Creek warehouse.(TALR 19:93]

On 5 June 1761 John Auld, Jr., and HIS wife ANNE, conv. to John Johning Hopkins 6 1/4 a. of Auld's SeCUrity. (TALR 19:99)

In a deed dated 11 May 1767 mention was made of a conveyance by Thomas Ashcroft and his wife Susanna to John Hopkins, father of John Johning Hopkins, by deed of gift, 29 July 1735.[TALR 19:434)

Unplaced

HOPKINS, (N), m. by 7 Aug 1743,dau of Wm Skinner of

TA CO.(MWB 23:313)

HOPKINS, (N), m. by 6 Jan 1757, Susanna, dau. of John Watts. (MWB 31:392]

HOPKINS, (N), m. by 26 Feb 1766, Esther, dau. of Arthur Rigby of TA

CO.{MWB 35:265]

HOPMNS, (N), m. by 26 Feb 1766, Eleanor, dau. of Arthur Mgby of TA CO.[MWB 35:265]

HOPKINS, (N), m. by 26 Feb 1766, Susanna, dau. of Arthur Rigby of TA CO.[MWB 35:265)

HOPKINS, BENJAMIN of KE Co., was mentioned in an indenture tripartite on 3 July 1736, between James Stout of KE Co., planter and his wife Ann one of the daus. of Saint Leger Codd late of the same county, Esq., dec., of the fist part and Mary Hopkens of the same

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county widow, lately called Mary Codd another dau. of sd. Saint Leger of the second part and Gideon Pearce, Junr. of the same county, mariner and Beatrix his wife another dau. of the same Saint Leger of the third part. Whereas the afsd. Saint Leger Codd was seized in his lifetime of 250 a., part of Worton Manor and d. intestate and sd. land descended to the same Ann, Mary and Beatrix as his heirs, since whose death sd. Ann m. James Stout, the afsd. Mary [m.] Benjamin Hopkens since dec. and Beatrix the same Gideon Pearce.[KELR JS#18:255]

On 22 July 1736 James Stout of KE Co., planter and his wife Anne, conv. to Gideon Pearce, Junr., mariner. Whereas the same James and Anne together with Mary Hopkins, widow, and the afsd. Gideon [Pearce] and Beatrix his wife in right of Anne, Mary and Beatrix, daus. of Saint Leiger Codd, dec., were seized of 250 a., part of Morton McCannor by deed of partition on 3 July made a division of the land. ...(KELR JS#18:268)

Benjamin Hopkins, d. by 27 July 1736, when his estate was inv. Mary Hopkins, acct., filed the inv. on 14 Nov 1736. Next of kin were Gideon Pearce, Mary Rasin. [MINV 22:681]

On 7 Sep 1759, Mary Watkins, widow, and relict of Benjamin

Hopkins late of KE Co., dec., conv. land to Joseph Hopkins of Chester Town in KE Co., Gent., son and heir of afsd. Benjamin Hopkins. Whereas the afsd. Mary Watkins is now possessed of Hopewell Unity, 150 a. in ICE Co., which sd. parcel was assigned by the sd. Joseph Hopkins to afsd. Mary Watkins in lieu of her right of dower which she

the sd. Mary had in the lands of her dec. husband Benjamin Hopkins. [KELR JS#29:159]

HOPKINS, DEBORAH, later Jones, on 25 da., 5 mo., 1769, had a testification produced against her at the Third Haven Monthly Meeting.(mm)

HOPKINS, DENNIS, was b. cl699. At age c4l in Sep 1740 he stated that 10 or 12 years earlier, I& father told .(TAEJ: Reynolds, John, v. Leonard)

HOPKINS, DENNIS. m. Sarah Edmondson 28 June 1720. (TAPE)

On 4 June 1729 Dennis Hopkins and his wife Sarah conv. to John PECK and Daniel PECK Hall's Neck. [TALR 13:493]

HOPKINS, DENNIS, on 26 da., 2 mo., 1759, requested to come under the care of Friends. [TSMM)

HOPKINS, DENNIS, Jr., on 29 da., 9 mo., 1763, had his disorderly marriage reported; he was disowned. [TSMM)

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HOPKINS, DENNIS, on 30 da., 10 mo., 1766, was reported by

Thirdhaven Meeting as having sold a Negro slave to Daniel

Bartlett. [THMM]

HOPKINS, DENNIS, d. leaving a will dated 29 Aprfl 1769 and proved 7 June 1769. He named his son Francis (exec.), and grandchildren Denny, Thomas, John Sarah, Eliz., Francis, Susannah, Mary and Rachel Hopkins. The will was witnessed by Henry Banning, Thomas Esgate, Thos. Leonard.(MWB 37:235]

HOPKINS, ELIZABETH, now Elizabeth Exley, on 28 April 1761 was conv. by Thomas Stanton of DO Co., son of John Stanton, dec., part of London Derry, one lot between Pitts his Bridge and the Courthouse, the third lot from the n. part or end of the lot formerly Wm Clayland's on e. side of the county road. [TALR 19:76)

HOPKINS, FRANCIS, was named as a son in the 1769 will of Dennis Hopkins (see above).

On 11 May 1742 Francis Hopkins was named as a grandson in the will of Mary Edmondson of TA CO. [MWB 22:484)

On 26 da., 11 mo., 1767, Thirdhaven Meeting reported that Francis Hopkins was m. by a priest; he was disowned. (THMM]

He may have been the father of. THOMAS

HOPKINS, GRACE, and Peter Harwood, were reported as ready to marry on 26 da., 10 mo., 1722. Peter Harwood and Grace Hopkins to marry. Peter Harwood, Jr., m. Grace Hopkins, both of TA Co., 14 Dec 1722, at Third Haven Meeting House. (THMM]

HOPKINS, JAMES, was b. 11 Sep 1757.[TAPE)

HOPKINS, JAMES, m. Sarah (N). They were the parents of [TAPE]:MARY, b. 23 Feb 1770; JESSE?, b.27 March 1772; ANN, b. 5 March 1774.

HOPKINS, JAMES, m. Lucany Cook in June 1796. [TAPE]

HOPKINS, JOHN, of Philadelphia, merchant, on 22 Oct 1743 appointed as his attorney James Hopkins of Chester Town mariner. [KEBI JS#20:39]

HOPKINS, JOHN, on 28 da., 7 mo., 1763, had his disorderly marriage reported. [THMM)

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HOPKINS, JONATHAN, planter, of TA Co., d. leaving a will dated 26 Nov 1753 and proved 21 Jan 1754. His wife was left his personal estate. The will was witnessed by Jo Hopkins, Rob. Newcom and Eve Hopkins Lenard.{MWB 29:42]

HOPKINS, JOSEPH, of KE Co., was mentioned in a deed of 1706. Whereas Henry Fox of TA Co. on 11 Aug 1690 by his last will devised several tracts of land to his wife Hester and to his two daus., Mary and Hester, and to his bro., Moses Lecompt, a tract, Levell Bridge, in CE Co., 1,000 a., to be sold for the payment of his debts and the remainder to go to his daus. when of age. On 18 March 1706 Moses Lecompte of DO Co., trustee, and Joseph Hopkins who m. Mary (one of the daus. of the dec. Henry Fox, and who is likewise dec.) and John Leeds and Hester his wife, conv. to William Skinner of TA Co. Levell Bridge in CE Co. near the Mill Branch of Sassafras River, 1,000 a. (KELR C:2051

HOPKINS, JOSEPH, was bur. 29 March 1714.(xEspi He m. Sarah dau. of Wm Pearce.

As Joseph Hopkins, son of Josepl4 he and his wife Sarah, on 21 March 1708, were conv. land by Richard Bennett of QA Co., Esq., Joseph Hopkins was the son of Joseph Hopkins, who possessed 200 on the s. side of Churne Creek. (KELR JSN: 113]

On the same day, Joseph Hopkins of KE Co., Gent. and his wife Sarah, conv. to Richard Bennett of QA Co. Whereas Joseph Hopkins, father of the sd. Joseph Hopkins, was possessed of a tract purchased by him from John C--- for 200 a. and Hopkins Addition for 70 a. adj.the other one.(KELR JSN:119)

William Pearce of KE Co., Gent., for love and affection for his dau. Sarah Hopkins, now wife of Joseph Hopkins, conv. on 2 Feb 1713/4, 300 a. Hangmans Folly, and another tract of 100 a. [KELR JSN:367)

Joseph Hopkins d. leaving a will dated 19 March 1714; and proved 16 May 1717. To son Josepl4 at decease of [my] wife, dwell. plant. Chiva Chase. To two young. sons, Benja. and NathanieL Duck Pye and Hangman's Folly equally at wife's decease. To sons Joseph, Benjamin and NathanieL 2/3 of personal estate. To wife Sarah, entire estate and 1/3 personal estate. Execs. were to be wife Sarah and Thomas Racten [mwb 14:258)

Some time around 1716 or 1717 his estate was inv. Next of kin were Nathaniel Pearce and William POtt.(INAC 37C:13] His estate was admin. on 28 July 1716 and 5 June 1717 by Mrs. Sarah Hopkins, the eXtX. [INAC 37C:14, 39B:55)

Joseph Hopkins of KE Co., d. by 7 April 1720, when his estate was admin. by Sarah Rodgers, wife of John Rodgers. [MDAD 2:407]

On 21 June 1720 John Rodgers, Gideon Pearce, and Michll. Hackett of ICE Co. were bound to pay to Joseph Hopkins and Benjamin

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Hopkins, orphans of Joseph Hopkins, Gent., dec., Y,68.3.6 each to be paid to them at age of 21.[KEBI JS#W:73B]

HOPEINS, JOSEPH, of KE Co., Gent., son and heir of Benjamin Hopkins of afsd. county, dec., who was devisee of Wm Pearce formerly of the county afsd. then CE Co., dec., on 31 Jan 1756, conv. to Rosomond Pennington of CE'CO, widow and Rachel Permington, dau. of sd. Rosomond and dau. and heir of Thomas Pennington of the county afsd., dee., late husband of the sd. Rosomond, 300 A.(KELR JS#28:258] On 4 Sep 1759, Joseph Hopkins of Chester Town Gent., and his wife Elizabeth conv. to Thomas Perkins of the same county, farmer,150 a. Hopewell Unity.(MLR JS#29:185]

HOPKINS, JOSEPH, on 29 Sep 1772 joined Philip Rigby, Jonathan Rigby, Jonathan Porter, Thomas Rigby, Thomas Hopkins, Samuel Hopkins and Moses Rigby in giving to their sister Mary Rigby, about to marry, Negroes Denby and Sabina, devised by their father Arthur Rigby, dec., for and during her single life, provided neither she nor her husband would sell them. (TALR 20: 283)

HOPKINS, JOSHUA, m. Sarah Watts 16 Aug 1739.i [TAPE] She was a dau. of John Watts of TA CO. (MWB 31:392]

HOPEINS, KATHERINE, at August Court 1726, was named in the presentment of Walter Freestone of St. Paul's Parish planter, who, having been duly admonished by the Vestry of the same parish on 20 March 1725, was found guilty of adulterously frequenting the company of Katherine Hopkins, spinster on 21 April 1726 and at divers other times. He was ordered to receive 21 lashes.(KEcR JS#22:192)

HOPKINS, LAMBERT, on 26 da., 3 mo., 1761, was to be visited by members of meeting regarding his disorderly marriage.[THMM] On 10 March 1769 Lambert Hopkins, shoemaker, and his wife Elizabeth, conv. to Solomon Hopkins, joyner, 1/4 a., part of Solomon's Beginning. (TALR 20:19)

HOPIUNS, PHILIP, d. by 27 Nov 1713 when his estate was admin. By On 2 May 1716 @ estate was appraised by Wlliam Comegys, and Samuell Wallis .[INAC 37C:18]

On 8 Sep 1716 payments were made to Richard Bennett, John Musgang, James Smith for action against Robert Harman. Capt. Harmanus Schee was the acct. (IMAC 37C: 137)

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On 26 June 1717 payments were made to the estate of John Parker, John Brooke. The admin. and exec. was Capt. Harmann Schee.[INAC 39B:15)

On 30 Oct 1717 payments were made to Capt. James Frisby. [INAc 37C: 138)

On 18 July 1718, his estate was admin. by Harmans Schee. Payments were made to Charles Carroll and Mr. Bladen.[MDAD 1:259] On 14 Oct 1719 when an administration account was filed by Johanna Skee (widow), now wife of Hermanus Skee (also Hermanus Schee) of IKE CO.[MDAD 2:173)

HOPKINS, REBECCA, on 29 da., 1 mo., 1759, had a collection made for Rebeekah Hopkins, widow who is burdened with children. On 26 da., 3 mo., 1759, Friends were appointed to assist her in getting places to bind out her children. [THMM)

HOPKINS, RICHARD, m. Ann MCmAHAN and had [TAPE]: Elizabeth, b. 5 Feb 1766.

HOPKINS, RICHARD, and wife Esther, on 28 April conv. to Jeremiah Banning, mariner, 10 a., part of Hopkins Point [TALR 20:243)

HOPKINS, SAMUEL, M. Sarah Robinson 14 Dec 1738.[TAPE)

HOPEINS, SARAH, Jr., on 29 da., 12 mo., 1763, had a testification made against her. The same day testification was made against Sarah Bartlett (now Hopkins). [THMM)

HOPKINS, THOMAS, son of Francis Hopkins of TA Co., and Sarah George, dau. of Joseph George of KE Co., were m. 14 da., 10 mo., 1780 at Chester Meeting House. (CEMM]

HOPMNS,William, m. Dorothy Willis on 31 March 1700.[Kesp] She was the extx. of John Wills of CE CO.(INAC 29:81)

HOPKINS,William , and Rebeekah Harwood were to marry on 28 da., 6 mo., 1734.[TSMM]

WM Hopkins of Biddeford, Co. Devore mariner, made a will in which he devised his house, lot and wharves at Chester Town in KE Co., MD, to his two sons James and Wm Hopkins; the tenement called Addipit in Bucklane Brewer in the County of Devon after the decease of his dau. Judeth Hopkins (who is entitled to her life therein) to his son Wm Hopkins; the residue of his estate to his wife Elizabeth Hopkins, sole extx. Signed 19 May 1743. The witnesses were

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Nat. Katherly, Jr., Eliz. Spencer, and Jane Hayward. The win was proved on 23 Aug 1743 at London.(KELR JS#27:195]

HOPEINS, William was reported on 1 da., 10 mo., 1746 as having been reduced very low by sickness. (thmm)

On 30 da., 10 mo., 1747 Thirdhaven Meeting was informed that William Hopkins was very ill and in great poverty; a collection was to be made.[Thmm] On 31 da, 5 mo., 1756, he was still in a helpless condition. [Thmm]

HOPKINS, WILLLAM, m. by 7 Feb 1756 Rebecca, granddau. of Peter Harwood.JMWB 30:173) She was a dau. of Samuel Cockayne. On 6 Jan 1756 Peter Harwood, Gent., gave to Rebecca, wife of Wm Hopkins, in consideration of affection love and goodwill which he owed to the memory of Sarah Cockayne, lately dec., mother of Rebecca Hopkins, a Negro girl named Ruth. (TALR 18: 315]

 

HOPKINS, Thomas, Jr--- m. by c1698, Elizabeth
[ABRAHAMS], relict and admnx of Jacob
Abrahams of TA Co. (Source: Maryland Archives:
Inventories and Accounts   INAC 16:176).

HOPKINS, Thomas---m. by 26 June 1699,
Elizabeth [HORNEY], admx of Mortough Horney
of TA Co. ( Source: Ibid. INAC 19 1/2A:109).
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The next entries are all from the Maryland Calendar of Wills: Volumes I through V
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1.
[Will of] Robert HOPKINS

[drawn] 22 Mar. 1661        [probated] 05 Nov 1661

To brother, Thomas HOPKINS, ex., plantation
To father, 2 brothers and sisters, not named. Personalty
Test. [Witnesses] John Hambleton, Robert Sorrell
Book 1 p98

Baldwin, Jane, Ed. , Maryland Calendar of Wills
Volume I, (Baltimore, MD: Kohn & Pollock, Publishers,
1904) p 27 [brackets mine]
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2,
[Will of] DULIN, Jane, widow of Hugh DULIN, [of]
Talbot Co.,

23 Aug 1680      20 Oct 1680

Thomas HOPKINS, ex., asnd sole legatee of estate, real
and personal.
Test: Robert Johnson, Thomas Smith Book 2 107

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[My note: directly above this will is the will of her husband
which I also include although there is no mention of Thomas,
 but,, it might prove useful-Mimi]

[Will of] DULIN, Hugh Talbot Co.,
14th Aug 1680  20 Oct 1680

To John Pordon, Jr., personalty.
Wife, Jane, excex.,, and residuary legatee of estate, real and
personal, including 50 A., "Middle Plantation."
Test: Robert Johnson, Thomas Smith, Jno Parsons
Book 2 #'s 107 & 104 respectively

Baldwin, Jane, Ed. , Maryland Calendar of Wills
Volume I, (Baltimore, MD: Kohn & Pollock, Publishers,
1904) p 94            [brackets mine]
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[Will of] SCOTT, Sophia , Talbot Co.
16 Nov 1717  14 Jan 1717

To niece Elizabeth Jones and hrs., pt. of tract containing 45 A.,
Joining "Edmonton" on north, also, " North Bendon and Todd"
100 A., on Great Duck Cr. In Newcastle Co., PA , (being part of
a tract left by testator's father to Hannah Baxter and herself).
And personalty.
To sister Elizabeth Evans, residue of dwelling plantation on St.
Michael's R., also certain personalty during life, to pass at her
decease to niece Eliz. Jones, afsd.
To nephew John Evans, Alex. Raye, John (son of John Sutton)
John Sutton, Margaret Collins, godson, Thomas Bruff, niece,
Sophia ( wife of Isaac Abrahams), Anne, (dau of James Dawson),
Elizabeth (dau of Michael Russell), Elizabeth (wife of John Davis),
ANNE,(wife of THOMAS HOPKINS), Sara Davison, James
Kelly, Rebecca Russell and Richard Hamon of Queen Anne's Co.,
personalty
To Lewis Jones, personalty which had belonged to nephew Joseph
Evans.
To Anne, Sophia, Richard, Jacob Gibson, Jr., Elizabeth Dawson
and BENJAMIN KININMONT, personalty.
To St. Michael's Parish Church, 10 pounds towards furnishing the
communion table.
Sister Eliza: Evans and niece Elizabeth Jones joint extxs and residuary
legatees.
Test: Juliana Horney, Thomas Neale, THOMAS HOPKINS, SR.
Book 14 p553

Baldwin, Jane, Ed. , Maryland Calendar of Wills
Volume IV (Baltimore, MD: Kohn & Pollock, Publishers,
1904) pp 148,149 [brackets mine]
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[Will of] Wallace, James, St. Michael's Parish (nunc) Talbot [Co]
28 June 1723        [17??]

To vestry of St. Michael's Parish, for use of church at Dundee,
residue of estate after payment of debts, particularly, debts due James
Loyd [Lloyd], Dr. Charles Carroll, and MR. THOMAS HOPKINS.
Ex: James Loyd [Lloyd]
Test: Philemon Loyd [Lloyd], Thomas Randolph, Rev. Henry Nicholls,
also present at declaration.        Book 18 p 406

Baldwin, Jane, Ed. , Maryland Calendar of Wills
Volume V, (Baltimore, MD: Kohn & Pollock, Publishers,
1904) p 201 [brackets mine]
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