Person:Esek Hopkins (2)

m. 28 Nov 1741
  1. John Hopkins1742 - Bef 1801
  2. Heart Hopkins1744 -
  3. Abigail Hopkins1746 -
  4. Samuel Hopkins1750 - Bef 1788
  5. Amey Hopkins1751 - 1835
  6. Stephen Hopkins1753 - Bef 1801
  7. Susanna Hopkins1756 -
  8. Esek Hopkins1758 - Bef 1801
Facts and Events
Name[1] Commodore Esek Hopkins
Gender Male
Birth[1] 26 Apr 1718 Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island
Marriage 28 Nov 1741 Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United Statesto Desire Burroughs
Will[2] 1 Sep 1801 North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death[1] 26 Feb 1802 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Reference Number? Q3058032?


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Esek Hopkins (April 26, 1718February 26, 1802) was an American naval officer, merchant captain, and privateer. Achieving the rank of Commodore, Hopkins was the only Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He is noted for his successful raid on the British port of Providence, in the Bahamas, and capturing large stores of military supplies. His legacy today has become controversial for his involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Esek Hopkins, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
  2. Abstracts of North Providence Wills, in Rhode Island Genealogical Register. (Princeton, Massachusetts: A. G. Beaman)
    4:1:12.

    Esek Hopkins of North Providence, advanced in age. Will dated 1 Sep 1801, proved 10 Mar 1801 [sic], pps. 61, 63, 64 [page torn].
    Son Samuel deceased.
    Daughters: Abigail Hawkins wife of Joseph Hawkins, Harte Hopkins, Desire [no surname], Susanna [no surname], Amey wife of John Dorance Esq.
    Granddaughter Sally Haws that was Sally Hopkins daughter of my son Samuel Hopkins deceased.
    Granddaughter Eliza Angell.
    Grandson Esek Hopkins Hawkins.
    My [torn] Jonathan Marcey & my son-in-law John [torn] with my daughter Harte joint exors.
    Witnesses: William Angell, James Young, Hope Angell.