John Hopkins     seal
John Chinault , John Emerson
D Mc Daniel
98

At a County Court held for Green County at the Courthouse as the 25th day of October 1813.
                The within will of John Hopkins was proven by the oath of John Emerson and
John Chinault to be the act and Deed of the said John Hopkins & that they believed heirs at the time of  exacuting. The same to do in his perfect mind and memory and the same is ordered to be recorded which is done.
                                                Test James Allen (?)

courtesy of Robert Travis submitted by Norma Paul

Two HOPKINS are mentioned here!

Will of Alexander Hindman,Green Co. Kentucky
Book A,  pgs. 025-028

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In the name of God amen. I Alexander Hindman of Green County and Commonwealth
of Kentucky being of perfect health Both in body, mind and memory do make this my
Last will and testament. First I leave my Soul to god that gave it and my body to be
buried in a decent manner at the discression of my (?)  and Secondly all my honest debts
and burying to be paid. Thirdly I leave unto my loving wife Mary her own bed and
furniture Necessary these to be disposed of at her own death to whom She pleases and
(?) (?) one horse Saddle and bridle and one Cow and also her living to be with my
only Son Robert while she lives Fourthly I leave unto my eldest Daughter Rebeckah
(now Rebeckah Watt) one Dollar as She has already Received her due Shear Fifthly
I leave and bequeath to my  Second Daughter Mary one young mare Saddle and bridle
and now is in her own possession and one Cow and Calf and bed and furniture and
(?) half dozen powter plates

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Sixthly I leave and bequeath to my  youngest Daughter Daughter Jane one
young Horse or mare to be Valued at not less than ninety dollar and for every
other article equal to her Sister Mary  Seventhly I do hereby make ordain
constitute and appoint my Son Robert and my Trusty friend Robert Tilford Senior my
Sole executors of this my last will and  Testament Eighthly and lastly I also give
and bequeath to my son Robert all and Singular my lands and tenaments  messages
and moveable property all and in every  part to have and to hold to enjoy and posses
all personal and real estate after what is mentioned to be given to the above mentioned
legalees who is all to have their living with him while they Remain unmarried and
in Testimony of this being my last will  and Testament and by it do disallow Revolk
and disannul all former wills, testaments legacies and Bequeaths made prior to this date

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I do hereby set my hand and Seal this twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and one and ninth of this Commonwealth Alex Hindman

Signed Sealed and(?)
in the presence of
B (?)Workman
Jn Hopkins
George Stults
John Grisson
James S(?)
Samuel Crawley

Adair County Sct.  At a County Court began and held for the county afore said on Mondy
the 7th day of October 1805. this last will  and testament of Alexander Hindman decd
Was produced in court proven by the oath of Samuel Crawley, John Hopkins and
George Stults Witnesses there to and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Robert Hindman
and Robert Tigard Senior the (?) therein named who took the oath required by law and
Executed and acknowledged bond with

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Alexander Walker and William Hopkins their Securities in the penal Sum of  one
thousand pounds conditioned as the law directs the Execution of the Said will is granted
therein Attested   Wm Caldwell

The will is from Green Co. Kentucky, Will Book 1, pages 96-98, written
12 Oct 1813.

Add that Martha is John's second wife. His first being Mary HINDMAN d. abt.1812 leaving 2 sons, Alexander and Robert. Mary was the daughter of Alexander and Mary BOYD HINDMAN.

Any information as to the parents/siblings etc.C of John HOPKINS  and
Mary BOYD would be appreciated.

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This was from Bourbon KY Probate, I believe H:235  The number on one of the pages is 133; this may be the estate file number, but I don't KNOW.   Your numbers are different, so this may not be
the one you want.  Anyway, the web page can have it for future reference.

Are you related to this family?  We believe this John may be brother to our ancestor.   This is probably the same John Hopkins who was in Washington Co. PA with wife Catherine and whose deeds were witnessed by Benjamin Mills Jr.
Marilyn
John Hopkins Will
Bourbon Co. KY
2 Nov 1813

In the name of God Amen.  I John Hopkins of the County of Bourbon and Commonweaqlth of Kentucky being afflicted in body but sound in judjment [sic] and memory doth in these presents make this my last Will and Testament first through the will and mercy of God I do bequeath my soul to him who first gave it and my body to the dust.  Secondly my Plantation that I now live on I leve [sic] to my loving Wife with one third of my movable Estate and at my Wifes decease the above plantation to my son George Washington Hopkins and a Horse Bridle and Saddle and I
also will and bequeath to Easter Hopkins a Horse Bridle and Saddle and a good Cow and Calf.  I also will bequeath to Peggy Hopkins a Horse best Bridle and Saddle and a good Cow and Calf with all my Household furniture to be equally divided between Easter and Peggy and the
remainder of my Estate to be equally divided amongst all my Children.  And I also will and constitute my son George W. Hopkins and John Hpokins to be my Executors according to law as far as it is agreeable to this my last Will and Testament in year of our Lord this second day of November 1813. 

John Hopkins
Attests
B. Mills
Caty Mlls
Andrew G. Mills

     Bourbon County May Court 1814 This last Will and Testament of John Hopkins deceased was exhibited in Court and proved by the oaths of Benjamin Mills and Andrew G. Mills
subscribing witnesses thereto to be the last Will and Testament of the said deceased and as such is duly recorded in this office.

Atteste
Tho P. Smith [Letters after name were illegible]
Norma Paul wrote:
I am interested in obtaining the will of John HOPKINS, Bourbon CO., KY,
Book E, pg. 048, probate date 1814.

  BATH CO., KY. WILL BOOK C (1831-1838)..(See underlined items)

p. 369 Will of David Hopkins, made (blank) day of March 1836, proved 14th & 15 Nov. 1836, (1) "my sould to Almighty God & my body to decent burial by side of my father if convenient; both graves to be enclosed with a stone wall & each grave covered with neat tombstone; (2) executors to pay just debts; (3) to my beloved wife ADELINE(sic) during her natural life 1/3 of my estate; (4) to my beloved dau~Eliza, balance of my estate at lawful age. Should Ann Eliza die without heirs, her portion to be shared equally between Orlando Nelson Hopkins (my brother Joseph Hopkins' eldest son) & David McDonald, my sister Anne McDonald's eon named for me. Sole executors: John Berry, Jacob Cassity, George Thompson.

Signed: David Hopkins

Wit.: Lewis Hunt, 0. 5. Bigetaff, William H. Lynum p. 371 Codicil. 18 June 1836, appoint my trusty friend, Samuel Brooks, as guardian of my dau. Ann Eliza Hopkins, & my friend Thomas Harrow as trustee to lay out *100 for benefit of my nephew, David McDaniel, minor; & 40 acres to be entered for use of my sister, Ann McDaniel, during her life & then returned to said David McDaniel. My dau. Ann Eliza to have  all my silver plate. Signed: David Hopkins

wit: Eliza J.(x) Oakley, Miranda?(x) Oakley, 0. 5. Bigstaff p. 372 Codicil. 19 Aug. 1836, wish stricken out of former will that part which gives to Orlando Nelson Hopkins, my bro. Joseph Hopkins' eldest son, & also that part which gives David McDonald, my sister Ann McDonald's son, a certain portion of property in case of my death & death of my dau. Ann Eliza without heirs. Signed: David Hopkins

Wit: Saml. Brooks, John Ecton, William Strode. All instruments proved November Court, Bath Co., 1836.

BATH CO., KY., WILL BOOK D (1839-1843)

p. 69 Inventory of David Hopkins admitted to record, 13 Jan. 1840. p. 73-76 Sale Bill of David Hopkins admitted to record 13 Jan. 1840. (Buyers included: Abigail Hopkins, Samuel Brooks, Ann Wilson & others) p. 232 10 Oct. 1842, Inventory & Appr. of personal estate of Jacob M. Hopkins, deceased, produced by David Bailey & Lucy Hopkins, admrs., &admitted to record 14 Nov. 1842. (Note by Royse: Marriage bond, 19 Nov. 1840, Bath Co., Jacob M. Hopkins,son of Francis Hopkins, & Lucy Bailey, dau. of David Bailey; bondsman, Francis Hopkins....who had m. 15 Nov. 1837 Frances Roe as 2nd wife after death of Cele Mulberry in 1833...this Francis Hopkins being son of Robert & Elizabeth Hopkins & born in New Jersey 1794.)

p. 244 Some property from estate of Jacob M. Hopkins, deceased, was sold;recorded 14 Nov. 1842. Buyers included: Wm. T. Cram, Jno. Hopkins, &Francis Hopkins; Lucy Hopkins received property appraised at $18;25...total sold - $71.15)

p. 248 Bath Co. commissioners allotted to Abegal Hopkins, widow of David Hopkins, deceased, her dower in his 7 slaves - being Emily & James,valued at $775; recorded August 1843.

p. 281 Sale of personal property of David Bailey, deceased, 22 & 23 Nov.1843. Buyers included: Gehaza Bailey; M. J. Roe; 0. 5. Bigstaff.(Not~ by Royse: Gehaza Bailey, formerly Roe, was probably a sister of Frances Roe, 2nd wife of Francis Hopkins, widower of Cele Mulberry.Did Lucy (Bailey) Hopkins, widow of Jacob M. Hopkins, marry Marshall Jackson Roe? Was David F. Hopkins, about 10 years old in 1850, son of

Jacob M. & Lucy (Bailey) Hopkins? He was living with M.J. & Lucy Roe in 1850; & was allotted one share in the estate division of Francis Hopkins who died interstate in 1856)

Bath Co., Ky., Will Book I) - continued p. 301 "met 28 Feb. 1837 & proceeded to settle estate of Francis Hopkins, Jr., with John Berry, executor of estate of David Hopkins, deceased, who was administrator of Francis Hopkins Jr.. deceased, & found debts and credits as follows:

Sale Bill, 10 June (~) 1828 - $84.80 Cash paid David Hopkins, admr. Francis Hopkins, Jr., decd..$103.00

________Hendrix, which was collected in South Carolina. Note on Snelling; Cash collected from Henry E. McDaniel - $127.50;...on Jacob Cassity's statement; 1 yellow bay horse, proved by Enoch Gooden; 1 small bay pony proved by Sanford Hendrix & Squire Jacob Cassity. Total $42O.87 1/2....Met 3 March & closed this settlement, R. Hopkins & John Berry present - & find David Hopkins indebted to estate of Francis Hopkins, deceased, in sum of $420.87~. Cash incurred by Richard Hopkins in bringing this settlement to a close.

p. 302 Commissioners met at Owingsville 1 May 1841 & proceeded to settlewith John Berry, exec. of estate of David Hopkins, deceased, who was admr. of estate of Francis Hopkins, Jr.(Cassity Creek in Bath Co.; Casady Cr. & Summerset Cr. in SE Nicholas CQ.)

p. 303-306 Met 11 Aug. 1841 to make settlement with John Berry, exec.of David Hopkins; Cash received from The. Ecton for negro children,Daniel & Amanda - 15 Aug. 1838; Cash paid John Ecton for boarding Ann Eliza; Cash paid devisee, David McDanold - $100. Submitted to Court 25 Aug. 1841.

p. 318 John Berry filed exceptions to settlement made with him as exec.of D. Hopkins, deceased, for various errors; filed 8 Jan. 1844.

p. 330 Inventory of David Bailey, deceased, made 17 & 18 Nov. 1843:Note on A. G. Scott, S. Roe, Francis Hopkins, etc., due 25 Dec. 1844.

Appraisal made by Charles H. Cartmill, Francis Hopkins, Isaac Bailey(?)

Typed by Laura: [email protected]

Will of Dennis Hopkins

Know all men by these presents that I, Dennis Hopkins, of the County of
Clinton and State of Kentucky, being of Sound and disposing mind but in
feeble health do make and publish this as my last will and testament
after resigning my Body  to its’ mother dust and my Spirit unto God who
made it.
First I want my wife to have my Clay Bank mare and Side Saddle, one bed,
bedstead and furniture and one Beaureau.  I also want my grand daughter
Polly Jane Hopkins to have Sixty dollars worth of property in addition
to one bed and furniture I have already given her.  I also wish all my
other personal property to be Sold at public Sale and after all my just
debts is paid the balance of the Sale notes to be equaly divided with
hereinafter named my children.  I also wish my Black Boy Joe Sold and
proceeds divided with my children. I also wish the Balance of my Land
divided begining at a Stake in the land that divides Reuben Hurts land
and my own near a small Muberry and running with the crops fence a
northery direction until it strikes the Land I sold to E. L. Hopkins,
and my desire and wish is that E. L. Hopkins shall have the Land on the
west Side of Said line.  Beyond that P. H. Hopkins shall have the Land
on the East Side of said line which part includes the dwelling House
where I now live.  By E. L. Hopkins and P. H. Hopkins paying unto my
other Children their proportionable part of the worth of said Land.  The
price to be hereafter ascertained by agreement with the Heirs and if
they cannot agree upon a price, then to leave it two or more referees to
be selected by them, That is the Heirs, giving the said E. L. Hopkins
and P. H. Hopkins a reasonable time to pay the money for the Land.

I also want it expressly understood that my wife Polly Hopkins is to be
paid forty dollars per year during her natural life to be paid by E. L.
Hopkins and P. H. Hopkins out of the price of my Land, they retaining a
sufficiency in their hands out of the price of the Land instead of
paying it out to the other Heirs.
I also wish and appoint P. H. Hopkins and H. W. Hopkins to attend to
Settleing of my business take notes and pay any debts.  in witness I
hereunto set my hand and Seal declaring This to be my last will and
Testament.
this the 22nd day of march 1858

Denis Hopkins

We the Children and lawful Heirs of Dennis Hopkins do bind ourselves to
carry out the will and wishes of Said Dennis Hopkins as it is written
above , as witness our hands and Seals  this the 22nd day of march 1858.
        her
Polly  X  Hopkins
      mark
E. L. Hopkins
Hardin Hopkins
G. W. Hopkins
P. H. Hopkins
W. C. Harrison
Sarah C. Harrison
Vanburen D. Hopkins
Killis Neathery
Nancy K. Neathery

in addition, I want it understood that my desire is that there shall be
no appraisement nor no regular Administration as my children is all of
age and capable of acting for themselves and I wish to avoid the expense
of an Administration.  March the 22nd, 1858.

Denis Hopkins

Bonnie A. Parker <[email protected]

HENDERSON CO., KENTUCKY WILLS

Will of Catherine HOPKINS - 25 Oct 1803  - Nov 1805
Elizabeth DAVIS, Mary HOLLOWAY (sister) Lawrence Good HOPKINS (neph), Sarah
Jones HOPKINS, (niece), Mary Catherine HOPKINS (niece), Phll (negro).
Wit:  Ann BARBOUR, Mary POSEY, Elizabeth DAVIS.

From micro-film
Typed  by Dee Whitten

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BATH COUNTY, KY. PROBATE COURT, BK. 1, PG. 480-481

ESTATE SETTLEMENT, FRANCIS HOPKINS

SALE BILL OF FRANCIS HOPKINS, DEC’D.

Mrs. Hopkins 1 Press

" 1 Beauro(sic)

" 1 Bed & beding

" 1 Bed & bedding

James W. Adams 1 Bedsted & cord

Wm. Honaker 1 Bedsted

Louesa Craine 1 Clock

John Hendrix 1 Cupboard

Mrs. Hopkins 2 Jugs

Jas. Barber 100 lbs. Bacon

Wm. Vice Bacon side by the 100 lb.

John Hopkins 56 lbs. Bacon hams

A. Hawkins 1 Grind Stone

Smith Sanders 1 Foot Adds

Daniel Harris 1 Saddle

Wm. Brown 1 Ax

Mrs. Hopkins 1 Waggon

D. W. Doggett 1 Harrow

D. W. Doggett 1 2 Horse Waggon

D. W. Doggett 1 T. Briching

Off Atchison 1 Mill & apperatus

S. P. Craine 1 Wheat fan

Mrs. Hopkins 1 Tub

Hiram Crain Oats by the dozen 21 � cts.

Mrs. Hopkins 1 Bay mare

Dr. Biggstaff 1 Gray mare

Jas. Bean 1 Brown Colt

Herod Hopkins 1 2 years old bay colt

Joseph Farris 1 3 years old bay colt

Saml. Lyons 2 large fat Steers

John Hopkins 10 choice Sheep 2.25

John Hopkins 1 Sheep

A. G. Scott 10 2nd Choice Sheep 2.10

Jeremiah Turner 18 last choice " 1.55

Garret Hendrix 1 Spotted Cow

Do 1 Red Cow

John Hendrix 2 Steers

John Hendrix 5 Calves

Salem Roe 13 Sheep by hd. 2.20

D. Harman 7 Shoats 2.80 by head

Joseph Farris 20 Hogs by head 7$.5

Sale Bill of Francis Hopkins, Dec’d. (Cont)

Joseph Farris 1 Sow

do do 1 White Sow

Thos Gorrel 2 Hemp hooks

2 Hemp hook

Mrs. Hopkins 1 Yoke Cattle

State of Kentucky

Bath County

Sale Bill of Francis Hopkins, cont.

I R. H. Conner clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do certify that this Sale Bill of the personal Estate of Francis Hopkins decd was this day produced in open court approved and ordered to be Recorded Whereupon the same with this certificate has been duly admitted to Record in my office. Given under my hand this 14th day of April 1856.

R. H. Conner, ck.

 Ila L. LaRue <[email protected]