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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Grant William Hopkins was born 1914 (son of Herbert Augustus Hopkins, Jr. and Armillie Frances Briggs); died 6 Mar 1915, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herbert Augustus Hopkins, Jr. was born 18 Jan 1887, Arlington, Cranston, Providence Co., RI (son of Herbert Augustus Hopkins and Martha Giddings); died 1966; was buried , Brayton Cemetery, Apponaug, Warwick, RI.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1920 the family is on Riverpoint Rd. in Warwick, RI: Herbert A. Hopkins 33 RI towerman for railroad, Armellia 31 RI, Althea 3 RI, and Herbert 9 mos RI.

    In the Federal Census of 1930 the family is on Apponaug Ave. in Warwick: Herbert A. Hopkins Jr. 43 RI towerman for steam railroad, Armillie F. 41 RI, Althea F. 13 RI, Herbert W. 11 RI, Evelyn J. 2 RI, and Charlotte V. 1 month RI.

    Herbert — Armillie Frances Briggs. Armillie (daughter of William Nelson Briggs and Julia Ann Geraghty) was born 1 Mar 1889, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Armillie Frances Briggs was born 1 Mar 1889, Warwick, Kent Co., RI (daughter of William Nelson Briggs and Julia Ann Geraghty).
    Children:
    1. 1. Grant William Hopkins was born 1914; died 6 Mar 1915, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    2. Althea Frances Hopkins was born Abt 1917.
    3. Herbert Wilmot Hopkins was born Abt Apr 1919.
    4. Evelyn Julia Hopkins was born Abt 1928.
    5. Charlotte Vivian Hopkins was born 1930.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Herbert Augustus Hopkins was born 7 Oct 1861, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI (son of Oliver Whitford Hopkins and Mary Caswell); died 9 Jul 1932, Coventry, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Oakland Cemetery, Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1900 the Hopkins family is at Scituate, RI: Herbert A. 38 farmer, Agnes H. 37 (md 12 yrs), Herbert A. 13 (mother born Canada), and Edith A. 10; all b RI.

    In 1910 they are at Coventry, RI: Herbert A. 48 Real Estate Agent, 2nd marriage; H. Agnes 47 1st marriage; Edith A. 20.

    In 1920 the family group is as follows at Coventry, Spring Lake Rd., Washington: Arthur F. Oney 28, Edith A. 29, Walter F. 8; Herbert A. Hopkins 57 father-in-law, manager, hardward (store?), Hanna A. 56 mother-in-law, grammar school teacher.

    In 1930 they are on South Main St., Coventry: Arthur F. Olney 39 RI, Edith A. 40 RI, Walter F. 18 RI; Hanna A. Hopkins 67, and Herbert A. Hopkins 68 RI, proprietor of store.

    Herbert married Martha Giddings 15 Feb 1882, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. Martha (daughter of Thomas Giddings and Rebecca Unknown) was born Between 1860 and 1861, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 21 Mar 1887, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Martha Giddings was born Between 1860 and 1861, Prince Edward Island, Canada (daughter of Thomas Giddings and Rebecca Unknown); died 21 Mar 1887, Cranston, Providence Co., RI.

    Notes:

    Her maiden name is spelled Giddens in some of the records. The death record has Giddings.

    In the Federal Census of 1870, Martha is age 10, living with her parents and siblings in North Providence, RI.

    In the Federal Census of 1880, Martha Giddings is age 20, a dressmaker, boarding with the Henry Greenwood family in Providence.

    Children:
    1. Oliver Whitford Hopkins was born 19 Jul 1884, Cranston, Providence Co., RI; died 20 Jun 1885, Cranston, Providence Co., RI.
    2. 2. Herbert Augustus Hopkins, Jr. was born 18 Jan 1887, Arlington, Cranston, Providence Co., RI; died 1966; was buried , Brayton Cemetery, Apponaug, Warwick, RI.

  3. 6.  William Nelson Briggs was born Aug 1843, RI (son of Nelson T. Briggs and Hannah Frances Place); died 2 Sep 1914, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Cemetery 35, Gorton-Arnold Lot, Warwick, RI.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1880, the family is at Warwick, RI: William N. Briggs 36, Julia 29, Lawrence A. 7, Florence E. 11 mos, Sarah 30 (sister); all b RI.

    In the Federal Census of 1900, the family is living at Warwick, RI; William N. & Julia A. Briggs are ages 56 & 48; they have 5 daughters in the household. According to census data they have been married 30 yrs; William is a blacksmith.

    In 1910 they are still at Warwick, living on Apponaug Rd.: William N. Briggs 66 (2nd marriage), Julia A. 59 (1st marriage), Bertha A. 23, Armillie F. 21, Mable F. 18, Lawrence E. Armstrong 36 (son-in-law), Florence B. Armstrong 30, Walter B. Armstrong 33 (son-in-law), Julia E. Armstrong 25, Ralph B. 4, and Walter P. 10 mos, both grandsons. The two sons-in-law are brothers, sons of Charles & Anna (Brayton) Armstrong.

    William married Julia Ann Geraghty 27 Jan 1869, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Julia (daughter of Peter Geraghty and Ann Duke) was born Dec 1851, RI; died 10 Feb 1936, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Cemetery 35, Gorton-Arnold Lot, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Julia Ann Geraghty was born Dec 1851, RI (daughter of Peter Geraghty and Ann Duke); died 10 Feb 1936, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Cemetery 35, Gorton-Arnold Lot, Warwick, RI.
    Children:
    1. Leon William Briggs was born 1870; died 29 Dec 1873, RI.
    2. Lawrence A. Briggs was born Abt 1873, RI; died 20 Mar 1881, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    3. Mabel Frances Briggs was born 1877; died 8 Mar 1877, RI.
    4. Florence Etta Briggs was born 22 Jun 1879, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    5. Julia Emma Briggs was born Dec 1881, RI; died 28 May 1950, Coventry, Kent Co., RI.
    6. William Nelson Briggs, Jr. was born 21 Jan 1884, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    7. Bertha A. Briggs was born Jul 1886, RI.
    8. 3. Armillie Frances Briggs was born 1 Mar 1889, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    9. Mabel Foster Briggs was born 5 Nov 1891, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Oliver Whitford Hopkins was born 7 Oct 1826, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI (son of Oliver Hopkins and Jane Battey); died 23 Dec 1903, Cranston, Providence Co., RI.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1870, the family is at Providence, RI, as follows: Oliver W. Hopkins 43 RI Coal Dealer, Mary 39, John H. 19, William J. 17, Herbert A. 8, and Jane 82; all b RI.

    In the Federal Census of 1880, the family is at Cranston, RI, as follows: Oliver Hopkins 53 RI clerk, Mary 49, John H. 29, Herbert A. 18 works in jewelry shop, William J. 27, Mary J. (prob mn Bell) 27 Canada, Walter B. 5, Frederick G. 4, William W. 3, and Mabel C. 8 mos; all b RI except William's wife Mary.

    Oliver married Mary Caswell 29 Nov 1849, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI. Mary (daughter of Philip Caswell and Elizabeth Betsey Rose) was born 22 May 1831, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI; died 20 Jun 1904, Providence, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Caswell was born 22 May 1831, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI (daughter of Philip Caswell and Elizabeth Betsey Rose); died 20 Jun 1904, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
    Children:
    1. John Howard Hopkins was born 21 Dec 1850, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI; died 14 May 1906, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
    2. William J. Hopkins was born Abt 1853.
    3. 4. Herbert Augustus Hopkins was born 7 Oct 1861, Jamestown, Newport Co., RI; died 9 Jul 1932, Coventry, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Oakland Cemetery, Coventry, RI.

  3. 10.  Thomas Giddings was born Between 1807 and 1810, England; died Aft 1 Jun 1870.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1850, the family is living in Providence, RI: Thomas 42 Eng, Rebecca 33 PEI, Ann 15, Thomas 13, Edwin 10, Isaac 10, John 8, and Rachel 7 (all children b PEI). Thomas is a blacksmith.

    In the Federal Census of 1870, the family is living in North Providence, RI. Thomas is still a blacksmith. It appears that Rebecca and all the children were born in PEI except Sarah whose birthplace is given as Rhode Island.

    I do not find them in 1860 so perhaps they returned to PEI and then later came back to RI.

    He is probably the Thomas Giddings age 72 who died in Providence 3 July 1879; parents identified as Joseph and Sarah Giddings.

    Thomas married Rebecca Unknown Abt 1834. Rebecca was born Abt 1816, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rebecca Unknown was born Abt 1816, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Aft 1 Jun 1870.
    Children:
    1. Ann Giddings was born Abt 1835, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
    2. Thomas Giddings was born Abt 1837, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
    3. Isaac Giddings was born Abt 1840, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
    4. Edwin Giddings was born Between 1840 and 1841, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
    5. John Giddings was born Abt 1842, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
    6. Rachel Giddings was born Abt 1847, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Aft 1 Jun 1880.
    7. Sarah Giddings was born Abt 1850, RI.
    8. Elizabeth Giddings was born Between 1854 and 1855, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 10 May 1882, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
    9. 5. Martha Giddings was born Between 1860 and 1861, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 21 Mar 1887, Cranston, Providence Co., RI.

  5. 12.  Nelson T. Briggs was born Abt 1821, South Kingstown, Washington Co., RI (son of Palmer T. Briggs and Amy Wilcox); died 25 Feb 1909, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

    Nelson — Hannah Frances Place. Hannah was born Abt 1825, RI. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Hannah Frances Place was born Abt 1825, RI.
    Children:
    1. 6. William Nelson Briggs was born Aug 1843, RI; died 2 Sep 1914, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Cemetery 35, Gorton-Arnold Lot, Warwick, RI.

  7. 14.  Peter Geraghty

    Peter — Ann Duke. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Ann Duke
    Children:
    1. 7. Julia Ann Geraghty was born Dec 1851, RI; died 10 Feb 1936, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Cemetery 35, Gorton-Arnold Lot, Warwick, RI.