John H Hopkins

1819–1857 (Age 38)
Wilson, Tennessee, United States

The Life of John H

When John H Hopkins was born about 1819, in Wilson, Tennessee, United States, his father, Stephen Hopkins, was 34 and his mother, Mary Adamson, was 28. He married Mary Galyean on 9 February 1837, in Marion, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 9 September 1857, in Marion, Illinois, United States, at the age of 38.

Photos & Memories (0)

Photos & Memories

Do you know this person? Do you have a story about him you would like to share? Sign in or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John H Hopkins
1819–1857
Mary Galyean
1821–
Marriage: 9 February 1837
Stephen Hopkins
1838–
Sarah Hopkins
1839–
Dudley Hopkins
1841–
Martin Hopkins
1842–1881
George Hopkins
1845–1884
Lucinda Hopkins
1848–

Spouse & Children

  • John H Hopkins

    Male1819–1857Male

  • Mary Galyean

    Female1821–Female

MARRIAGE
9 February 1837
Marion, Illinois, United States
children

(6)

  • Stephen Hopkins

    Male1838–Male

  • Sarah Hopkins

    Female1839–Female

  • Dudley Hopkins

    Male1841–Male

  • Martin Hopkins

    Male1842–1881Male

  • George Hopkins

    Male1845–1884Male

+1 More Child

Parents & Siblings

siblings

(15)

+10 More Children

World Events (7)

1819 · Panic! of 1819

Age 0

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 
1819 · State Capital moves to Vandalia

Age 0

Vandalia was founded in 1819 as a new capital because Kaskaskia was under the threat of floods. The history of the name Vandalia is uncertain. Under the law which Vandalia was founded states that the title of capital would not be moved from there for twenty years. Even though it was the capital it was never the most populous area in Illinois.
1830 · The Second Great Awakening

Age 11

Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

Name Meaning

1 English: patronymic from Hopkin . The surname is widespread throughout southern and central England, but is at its most common in South Wales.2 Irish (County Longford and western Ireland): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Oibicín, itself a Gaelicized form of an Anglo-Norman name. In other parts of the country this name is generally of English origin.

Possible Related Names

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Sources (1)

  • John H. Hopkins in entry for Hopkins, "New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988"

Find more of your family story

As a non-profit, we offer free help to anyone looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account
Create a free account to view more about your family.
Share this with your family and friends.