Brief Life History of John
John Hopkins was born about 1770, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom. He married Sarah Welch on 12 February 1795, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Churchdown, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom in 1841.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know John? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (6)
- John Hopkins, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
- John Hopkins, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
- John Hopkins in entry for Mary Hopkins, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
Children (6)
+1 More Child
World Events (6)
1801 · The Act of Union
The Act of Union was a legislative agreement which united England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom on January 1, 1801.
1815
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.
Name Meaning
English and Welsh (Glamorgan): variant of Hopkin with genitival or excrescent -s. In Ireland, where the name is also frequent, it is sometimes Gaelicized as Mac Oibicín.
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.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.