The Family of Elizabeth Hopkins

Elizabeth Hopkins was born on 4 Sep 1712 in St. Georges Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England. She died of a "decline" on 15 Jan 1776 in Southwark, Surrey, England, and was buried on 22 Jan 1776 in Long Lane burying ground.

Elizabeth married Joseph Etherington . Joseph was born on 26 Jul 1708 in York, Yorkshire, England, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Middleton) Etheridge. He was an Apothecary on Gracechurch Street, London. He died of consumption on 12 Apr 1764 in London, England, and was buried on 18 Apr 1764 in Long Lane burying ground.

Following is a register report about this family:

Register Report for Joseph and Elizabeth Etherington

Joseph Etherington. Born on 26 Jul 1708 in York, Yorkshire, England. Joseph died in St. Bennet Gracechurch Parish, London, England, on 12 Apr 1764; he was 55. Buried on 18 Apr 1764 in Southwark, Surrey, England. Occupation: Apothecary.

There is a Certificate of removal dated 8d 11m 1730 from York MM to Southwark MM for Joseph Etherington, apprentice apothecary, and son of a Friend, signed by 17 Friends.

He was listed in a 1752 Complete Guide to All Persons Who Have Any Trade or Concerns Within the City of London, and Parts Adjacent as being a merchant. He was listed in 1763 in The Universal Director with his occupation apothecary medicine. He was in Gracechurch Street in both years.

Joseph married Elizabeth Hopkins, daughter of Benjamin Hopkins (22 Dec 1685-1 Sep 1730) & Sarah Haddon (9 Dec 1687-13 Jun 1758). Born on 4 Sep 1712 in St. George's Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England. Elizabeth died in Southwark, Surrey, England, on 15 Jan 1776; she was 63. Buried on 22 Jan 1776 in Southwark, Surrey, England.

Mentioned in John Haddon's will, left £300. Mentioned in her father's will of 8-Oct-1728, and left £200.

Item I give and bequeath unto my Loving Daughter Elizabeth the Sum of two hundred Pounds to be payd to her when She Shall have attained the age of One and twenty Years or on the day of her Marriage which shall first happen Provided such Marriage be with the Consent of my Said Executrix.

  1. Benjamin. Born on 16 Aug 1732 in Southwark, Surrey, England. Benjamin died in Southwark, Surrey, England, on 18 Nov 1732; he was less than 1 year old.
    Susannah Mackley Midwife, Hannah Munday, Ann Wey, Mary Boldy, Ann Woog present at the birth.
  2. Sarah. Born on 28 Sep 1733 in Southwark, Surrey, England.
    Doroth Marchant Midwife, Sarah Hopkins, Mary Butcher, Rebeckah Coope present at the birth.
  3. Elizabeth. Born on 20 Nov 1734 in Southwark, Surrey, England. Elizabeth died in London, England, on 20 Jul 1754; she was 19.
  4. Sarah. Born ca 1736. Sarah died in London, England, on 9 Nov 1765; she was 29. Buried on 17 Nov 1765 in Southwark, Surrey, England.
  5. Joseph. Born ca 1740. Joseph died in St. Bennet Gracechurch Parish, London, England, on 22 Sep 1760; he was 20. Buried on 26 Sep 1760 in Southwark, Surrey, England.
  6. Theodore. Born in 1743. Theodore died in London, England, on 9 Aug 1743; he was less than 1 year old.
  7. Mary. Born in 1744. Mary died in London, England, on 29 Sep 1745; she was 1 year old.
  8. Rebecca. Born abt 1746. Rebecca died in London, England, on 26 Mar 1751; she was 5.
  9. Thomas. on 12 Apr 1790 Vauxhall, St. Mary Lambeth, Surrey, England. Thomas died abt 19 Jan 1792 in Vauxhall, St. Mary Lambeth, Surrey, England. Buried on 21 Jan 1792 in Vauxhall, St. Mary Lambeth, Surrey, England. on 19 Jan 1892 London, England.
    Thomas married Martha Ellis. Martha died aft 17 Jan 1792.

See abstracts of the wills of Joseph and Thomas Etheridge.

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