James Hooper1

b. 4 May 1708, d. 30 June 1784
Family
Father*John Hooper1 b. 5 Jul 1670, d. 9 Jan 1708/9
Mother*Sarah Harden1 b. 3 Dec 1679, d. 19 May 1749
Birth*4 May 1708James Hooper was born on 4 May 1708 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
(Minor) GuardianshipAfter James' father died in 1709, Francis Woods, his mother's second husband, was appointed guardian for the three youngest Hooper children, Nathaniel Hooper, Sarah Hooper and James Hooper.1 
Marriage*10 February 1736/37He married Mary Johnson, daughter of Isaac Johnson and Abihail Leavitt, on 10 February 1736/37 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,4 
(Husband) Death28 December 1757James became a widower when Mary Hooper died on 28 December 1757.3,5 
Death*30 June 1784He died on 30 June 1784 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress), at age 76.5,3 

Family

 Mary Johnson b. 18 Jun 1716, d. 28 Dec 1757
Children 1.Abiel Hooper3 b. 1740
 2.Levi Hooper3 b. 16 May 1742, d. 22 Oct 1806
 3.Mary Hooper+3 b. 16 Apr 1744, d. 9 Oct 1826
 4.James Hooper3 b. 1746, d. 31 Oct 1828
 5.Abihail Hooper+3 b. 1747

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 163. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Marriages, page 186.
  5. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Deaths, page 494.

James Hooper1

b. 1746, d. 31 October 1828
Family
Father*James Hooper1 b. 4 May 1708, d. 30 Jun 1784
Mother*Mary Johnson1 b. 18 Jun 1716, d. 28 Dec 1757
Birth*1746James Hooper was born in 1746 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
French & Indian War*20 November 1762James enlisted on 23 Mar 1762 and served in the French and Indian War in the company of Captain Josiah Dunbar until 20 November 1762. He was allowed 22 days of travel home.2 
Marriage*6 February 1772He married Susanna Washburn, daughter of Benjamin Washburn and Mary Cushman, on 6 February 1772 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,4 
Revolutionary War*19 April 1775James also served in the Revolutionary War in Captain Nathan Mitchell's company of Minute Men who marched from Bridgewater on 19 April 1775.2 
Revolutionary War4 March 1776First Cousins James Hooper and Luther Hooper were both listed as soldiers during the Revolutionary War on 4 March 1776 in the company of Captain Abram Washburn on the march to Hough's Neck, near Quincy Bay in Norfolk, County, Massachusetts. They also both went on the expedition to Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, on 8 Dec 1776 in the company of Captain Joseph Keith in Colonel Edward Mitchell's regiment.2 
Children*James and Susanna Hooper had nine children, 5 sons, 3 daughters and 1 unnamed.2 
Death*31 October 1828He died of "old age" on 31 October 1828 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The record stated his age as "82 last May."5 

Family

 Susanna Washburn b. 18 May 1749, d. 9 Mar 1833

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32, the date noted as 6 Feb 1771.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, page 186, the date recorded as 6 Feb 1772. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  5. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Deaths, Volume II, page 494.

Jerusha Hooper1

b. 9 October 1742, d. 1829
Family
Father*Thomas Hooper1 b. 20 Jul 1699, d. 6 Feb 1759
Mother*Sarah Packard1 b. 1705, d. 3 Feb 1780
Baptism*9 October 1742Jerusha Hooper was baptized on 9 October 1742.1 
Marriage*18 November 1778She married first, as his third wife, Robert Latham, son of Chilton Latham and Susanna Kingman, on 18 November 1778 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1,2,3 
(Wife) Death9 December 1788Jerusha became a widow when Robert Latham died on 9 December 1788.3,4 
Marriage*14 April 1791She married, second, twice widowed Jacob Mitchell, son of Seth Mitchell and Ann Latham, on 14 April 1791 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.5,6,1,7 
No Issue*Jerusha had no children by either husband.6 
Death*1829She died in 1829 at the stated age of 85.5 

Family 1

 Robert Latham b. 16 Aug 1711, d. 9 Dec 1788

Family 2

 Jacob Mitchell b. 1740, d. 1827

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume II, Marriages, page 186. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  3. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Latham, pages 230-233. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Deaths, page 511, his surname spelled "Lathum."
  5. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater, Mitchell, pages 251-258.
  6. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater, Hooper, pages 195-197.
  7. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Marriages, page 259.

John Hooper1

b. 1739, d. 15 April 1807
Family
Father*Thomas Hooper2 b. 20 Jul 1699, d. 6 Feb 1759
Mother*Sarah Packard2 b. 1705, d. 3 Feb 1780
Birth*1739John Hooper was born in 1739 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),1 
Baptism11 November 1739 and baptized on 11 November 1739.1 
French & Indian War*1758He enlisted and served in the French and Indian War, and was on an expedition to Canada in 1758.3 
French & Indian War2 April 1759John Hooper and his uncle Nathaniel Hooper both re-enlisted on 2 April 1759, as did our ancestor John Bolton and his uncle Nathaniel Bolton a few days later. They were all on the payroll of Captain Lemuel Dunbar's company at Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia Province, as having served from 31 Mar to 1 Nov 1759.3 
French & Indian War11 January 1761He also served from 1 Jan 1760 to 11 January 1761.1 
Biographical Info* After the war he became quite wealthy and was called "Money John Hooper."1 
Marriage*25 September 1766He married Sarah Pool on 25 September 1766 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).4,1 
Residence*They lived in Bridgewater in the last house on Plymouth Road to Halifax.1 
Research Notes*An individual named John Hooper erected the memorial gravestone in the Old Graveyard, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, for Mary Bolton who died in Bridgewater in 1786. We don't yet know Mary's maiden name, and thought that by identifying the correct John Hooper and learning more about him and his family, we might discover why he erected her gravestone which could lead us to more information about Mary and her life before she married Elisha Bolton. After researching several generations of Hoopers, we have selected John Hooper of Bridgewater as the most logical choice for our "gravestone candidate". He served in the French and Indian War in the same company as Mary and Elisha Bolton's son, John Bolton, and after the war he became quite wealthy and was known as "Money John Hooper". More research needs to be done, of course, because neither of these two pieces of information tells us why he erected the gravestone for Mary.5,1,6 
No Issue*John and Sarah Hooper had no children.7,1,3 
Will*2 June 1803John Hooper wrote a will dated 2 June 1803 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. To his beloved wife Sarah, he bequeathed the use and improvement of all the land and buildings he had already conveyed by deed to Ebenezer Hathaway. He also gave her the use of a seat in his pew in the meeting house during her natural life, and a list of articles, to be at her own disposal, out of his personal estate. Included was all of his moveable household furniture located within the door, a tool called "his hone & chain", two cows, five sheep and the swine that shall be on the place at the time of his decease, and so much of the provisions on hand as shall be sufficient in her opinion to carry her through the year or to another crop.

Ebenezer Hathaway, the husband of John's niece Chloe (Hooper) Hathaway, and identified as "of Bridgewater" and a bricklayer, was named as a primary beneficiary. He was bequeathed the use and improvement of all John's real estate which he had not previously conveyed to him during the natural life of John's sister Jerusha Mitchell, the wife of Jacob Mitchell. Additionally, John bequeathed to his grandnephew John Hooper Hathaway, the son of Ebenezer Hathaway and John's niece Chloe (Hooper) Hathaway, his heirs and assigns forever, after the death of John's sister Jerusha, the aforesaid real estate, with the exception of the seat in the pew in the meeting house he gave to his wife during her lifetime. And, finally, John bequeathed all his wearing apparel to Ebenezer.

John Hooper Tuft, who was described as a kinsman of Glocester, Rhode Island, was bequeathed John's silver watch, silver spun shoe buckles, knee buckles, stock buckles and sleeve buttons, all of which were silver.

Lastly, Benjamin Cushing, identified as "of Halifax", was named as the sole Executor. The will directed the Executor to sell all the remainder of John's personal estate not otherwise bequeathed and, after paying all just debts, funeral and other charges, to divide the remainder equally between John Hooper Palmer, the son of Ezekiel Palmer of Woodstock, Vermont, nephew Asa Leach, of Scituate, Rhode Island, and Michael Kennedy, his nephew living in some part of the state of Vermont.

Ephraim Tilson Jr., James Crocker Jr. and Obadiah Lyon signed as witnesses to the will.8 
Death*15 April 1807He died on 15 April 1807 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts,9 
Burial and was buried in Section A, grave number109 in the Old Graveyard, East Bridgewater. His stone read "Mementi Mortis. Mr. John Hooper, died April 15, 1807, in his 68th year. Death by the ruins of the fall, Doth reign and triumph over all; Yet by the gospel life is given. And dying souls made heirs of heaven.7,10" 
Probate*4 May 1807John's will was proved on 4 May 1807 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was presented for probate by Ebenezer Hathaway of Bridgewater, a yeoman, in the presence of two of the original 1803 witnesses, Ephraim Tilson Jr. and Obadiah Lyon. Because Benjamin Cushing had moved from the area, Ebenezer Hathaway was appointed Administrator and gave bond as required by law. Ebenezer was then instructed to return an inventory of the estate to the Judge of Probate and also to advertise for all persons owing debts or having claims against the estate. On the same day the judge appointed a committee consisting of Benjamin Pope, Nathan Hudson and Asa Thomson to appraise, under oath, all of the estate.8,1 
Inventory20 May 1807On 7 May 1807 appraisers Asa Thomson, Nathan Hudson and Benjamin Pope completed the inventory on the estate of John Hooper late of Bridgewater. Two days later, on 9 May, the three appraisers appeared before the Judge of Probate and made solemn oath that the inventory was "a true and just appraisement" of the deceased's estate according to their best skill and judgment. Then on 20 May 1807, Administrator Ebenezer Hathaway appeared before the judge with a copy of the ordered advertisement and made oath that the inventory contained the whole of John Hooper's estate as far as he knew, and if he learned of more would account for it before the judge. The inventory's total value was shown as $3384.81 and consisted of real estate $719, a pew in the meeting house $200, securities for cash $1810, quick stock $310.75, farming utensils $53.06, household furniture $200, wearing apparel $60, one watch $20 and other silver $12.8 

Family

 Sarah Pool b. c 1737, d. 14 Oct 1828

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19.
  3. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hooper, pages 195-197. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume II, Marriages, page 186. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  5. [S747] Williams Latham, Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater, Massachusetts: Illustrated with Plans and Views, downloaded from Google Books, (Bridgewater, Massachusetts: Henry T. Pratt, Printer, 1882), page 93. Hereinafter cited as Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater.
  6. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index cards, 1603-1779. Microfilm of cards at Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14381 for John Bolton referencing Volume 97, page 289 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779.
  7. [S747] Williams Latham, Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater, page 202.
  8. [S624] Probate records, 1686-1903; with index and docket, 1685-1967, Massachusetts Probate Court (Plymouth County), microfilm of originals at Plymouth, Massachusetts on 157 microfilm reels filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, 1968. Includes Index. LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, FHL Film# 550902, 1807, John Hooper will and probate# 10647, Volume 42, pages 83-85 and Volume 39, pages 437-438. Hereinafter cited as Plymouth County Massachusetts Probate (Index) 1686-1903.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Hooper, Memorial# 65404775
    . Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Hooper, Memorial# 65404775.

John Hooper1

b. 5 July 1670, d. 9 January 1708/9
Family
Father*William Hooper1 b. c 1617, d. 5 Dec 1678
Mother*Ruth __?__;

Although not confirmed in the source, it is suspected by this researcher that Ruth, William's second wife, was John's mother because Ruth Hooper signed the document for the relinquishment of her dower on 14 Dec 16641
Birth*5 July 1670John Hooper was born on 5 July 1670 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,2 
Relationship Note*According to Thomas Hooper, the compiler of Part I of the Hooper Genealogy, a family story developed within his branch of his family and came to be believed by some of the descendants of John Hooper of Bridgewater that their ancestor John Hooper was a native of England and came to America as a fugitive from justice, having taken part in the rebellion of the Duke of Monmouth. While researching the family story to determine its validity, Thomas Hooper and his father, also a Thomas Hooper, learned that there was, in fact, a John Hooper among the Monmouth prisoners at Wells, England on 20 Sep 1685 waiting, with other prisoners, for transportation to Barbados. They also learned that a John Hooper arrived at Boston from Barbados in the ship John and Dorothy on 30 Jun 1712.

That date, however, was seven years after their ancestor John Hooper had purchased land in Bridgewater. Adding to the evidence that John Hooper was the John Hooper first of Reading and then Bridgewater, was the fact that two of the daughters of William Hooper of Reading, Elizabeth Hooper and Ruth Hooper, also relocated to Bridgewater and settled there after their father's death and John Hooper's purchase of Bridgewater land. The two Thomas Hooper researchers concluded, as a result of the above evidence, as well as the intimacy of the families, that John Hooper of Bridgewater was the brother of William Hooper of Reading and also the son of William Hooper of Reading.2,3 
Occupation*He was a carpenter.2 
Residence*1692John was still residing at Reading in 1692 when his brother William died, and was one of the appraisers and also a bondsmen for his sister-in-law at the settlement of the estate.2 
Land Transfer*23 March 1695He continued to live at Reading for several more years. On 23 March 1695, he sold 8 1/2 acres of land in Reading to Thomas Damon.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Harden, daughter of John Harden and Hannah __?__.2 
Land Transfer23 May 1705 On 23 May 1705, for 65 pounds, he purchased 65 acres of land in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, from Benjamin Orcutt. The property was bounded northerly and easterly by Benjamin Hayward's land, easterly in part also by John Hayward, southerly by the town river and westerly by Daniel Hudson's land.2 
Residence*1708John and Sarah Hooper's land in Bridgewater was on the southerly slope of the Sprague Hill, southeast of the water works, near Hayward Street. John built a home there for his family, and it burned in 1708.2 
Death*9 January 1708/9John received serious injuries during the fire to his home and died on 9 January 1708/9 at age 38.2 
Estate*23 June 1709Sarah Hooper was appointed Administrator of her husband's estate on 23 June 1709.2 
(Deceased) Estate19 May 1719John Hooper, son of the deceased John Hooper and his widow Sarah (Harden) Hooper Woods, was appointed Administrator of his father's estate on 19 May 1719, after coming of age. As Administrator, John made an agreement with Francis Woods and his mother, who was by then the wife of Francis Woods, in order that she might receive her third part of the deceased John Hooper's estate. Francis Woods and Elisabeth Bridgham were surety on John's bond.2 
(Deceased) GuardianshipAfter John's death, Francis Woods, his widow Sarah (Harden) Hooper Woods's second husband, was appointed guardian for John and Sarah's young children, Nathaniel Hooper, Sarah Hooper and James Hooper.2 

Family 1
Child 1.John Hooper2 b. b 1692

Family 2

 Sarah Harden b. 3 Dec 1679, d. 19 May 1749
Children 1.John Hooper+2 b. 6 Nov 1697, d. 19 Aug 1741
 2.Thomas Hooper+2 b. 20 Jul 1699, d. 6 Feb 1759
 3.William Hooper+2 b. 26 Dec 1701, d. 1 Jul 1755
 4.Nathaniel Hooper+2 b. 16 Nov 1703, d. 27 Oct 1774
 5.Sarah Hooper+2 b. 9 Oct 1705, d. 10 Aug 1750
 6.James Hooper+2 b. 4 May 1708, d. 30 Jun 1784

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, pages 1-6. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10.
  3. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hooper, pages 195-197 with the speculation that Ruth and Elizabeth Hooper "might" have been the daughters of John Hooper of Bridgewater. Later research would prove that they were actually his nieces. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.

John Hooper1

b. 27 December 1708, d. before 8 January 1762
Family
Father*Thomas Hooper1 b. 2 Apr 1668
Mother*Elizabeth Richards1
Birth*27 December 1708John Hooper was born on 27 December 1708 in Medfield, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Marriage*19 December 1732He married Mary Hartshorn on 19 December 1732 in Walpole, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 
Death*before 8 January 1762He died before 8 January 1762 when Jonathan Billings was appointed Administrator of his estate.2 

Family

 Mary Hartshorn
Children 1.Elizabeth Hooper2 b. 5 Aug 1733, d. 13 Nov 1733
 2.Mary Hooper2 b. 2 May 1735, d. b 12 Aug 1749
 3.John Hooper2 b. 30 May 1736, d. 5 Nov 1756
 4.Elizabeth Hooper2 b. 19 Feb 1741
 5.Chloe Hooper2 b. 12 Oct 1742
 6.Asa Hooper2 b. 12 Mar 1745
 7.David Hooper2 b. 7 Apr 1747
 8.Mary Hooper2 b. 12 Aug 1749
 9.Ezekiel Hooper2 b. 15 Dec 1752

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19.

John Hooper1

b. before 1692
Family
Father-Possible*John Hooper1 b. 5 Jul 1670, d. 9 Jan 1708/9
Birth*before 1692John Hooper was born before 1692 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). The source noted that all of the information regarding the existence of this child was inferred because his father was recorded as "John Hooper Sen." when he appraised the estate of his brother William in Reading in 1692.1 
Death*He would have died quite young, since a second son John was born in 1697.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

John Hooper1

b. 6 November 1697, d. 19 August 1741
Family
Father*John Hooper1 b. 5 Jul 1670, d. 9 Jan 1708/9
Mother*Sarah Harden1 b. 3 Dec 1679, d. 19 May 1749
Birth*6 November 1697John Hooper was born on 6 November 1697 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Estate*19 May 1719John Hooper, son of the deceased John Hooper and his widow Sarah (Harden) Hooper Woods, was appointed Administrator of his father's estate on 19 May 1719, after coming of age. As Administrator, John made an agreement with Francis Woods and his mother, who was by then the wife of Francis Woods, in order that she might receive her third part of the deceased John Hooper's estate. Francis Woods and Elisabeth Bridgham were surety on John's bond.1 
Marriage*23 April 1722He married Elizabeth Packard, daughter of John Packard and Judith Winslow, on 23 April 1722.2 
Death*19 August 1741He died on 19 August 1741 in Bridgewater at age 432,3 
Burial* and was buried in Section B, grave number 121 of the Old Graveyard, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).4 

Family

 Elizabeth Packard b. 1702, d. 10 Jul 1744
Children 1.Elisabeth Hooper2 b. 11 Apr 1723, d. 20 Feb 1724/25
 2.John Hooper+2 b. 1 Dec 1725, d. 7 May 1750
 3.Winslow Hooper2 b. 19 May 1729
 4.Hezekiah Hooper+2 b. 30 Jun 1732, d. 22 Feb 1813
 5.Joseph Hooper2 b. 15 Mar 1735, d. 1766
 6.Rebecca Hooper+2 b. 27 Mar 1738, d. 15 Jan 1820
 7.Benjamin Hooper2 b. Aug 1741, d. b 3 Jun 1745

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume II, Deaths, page 494, with conflicting dates. His gravestone in the Old Graveyard in Bridgewater recorded his death as 19 Aug 1741, a private record that supposedly didn't begin until 1766 was noted to have recorded that John "Hoper" died on 10 Aug 1741 and a gravestone at Mount Prospect Cemetery recorded 20 sep 1741. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Hooper, Memorial# 22158694

    . Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

John Hooper1

b. 30 May 1736
Family
Father*William Hooper1
Mother*Elizabeth Thorne1 b. 9 Mar 1695/96
Research Notes*There is confusion in the source between John Hooper, son of William and Elizabeth (Thorne) Hooper of Hingham and later North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine and John Hooper, son of John and Mary (Hartshorn) Hooper of Mendon, Worchester County, Massachusetts. Both sons John are identified in the book as person number 12. On page 11 in the Third Generation, number 12 John, son of William, Thomas, William, was baptized in Maine on 28 Jun 1752. On the same page John, not assigned a person number and son of John, Thomas, William, was born on 30 May 1736 in Massachusetts, served in the French and Indian War and was marked as dead in the roll of 5 Nov 1756.

Then in the Fourth Generation, on page 19, person number 12 is identified as John Hooper, son of John, Thomas, William, and born in Massachusetts on 30 May 1736. He was noted to have moved to North Yarmouth, Maine, served in the garrison at Fort George and was reported sick in General Hospital on 1 Dec 1775.

Until we can complete our research and sort out the Johns, we have included the conflicting information as presented in the source.1,2 
Birth*30 May 1736John Hooper was born on 30 May 1736 in Walpole, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 
Baptism28 June 1752John Hooper was baptized on 28 June 1752 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.

John Hooper1

b. 30 May 1736, d. 5 November 1756
Family
Father*John Hooper1 b. 27 Dec 1708, d. b 8 Jan 1762
Mother*Mary Hartshorn1
Research Notes*There is confusion in the source between John Hooper, son of William and Elizabeth (Thorne) Hooper of Hingham and later North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine and John Hooper, son of John and Mary (Hartshorn) Hooper of Mendon, Worchester County, Massachusetts. Both sons John are identified in the book as person number 12. On page 11 in the Third Generation, number 12 John, son of William, Thomas, William, was baptized in Maine on 28 Jun 1752. On the same page John, not assigned a person number and son of John, Thomas, William, was born on 30 May 1736 in Massachusetts, served in the French and Indian War and was marked as dead in the roll of 5 Nov 1756.

Then in the Fourth Generation, on page 19, person number 12 is identified as John Hooper, son of John, Thomas, William, and born in Massachusetts on 30 May 1736. He was noted to have moved to North Yarmouth, Maine, served in the garrison at Fort George and was reported sick in General Hospital on 1 Dec 1775.

Until we can complete our research and sort out the Johns, we have included the conflicting information as presented in the source.1,2 
Birth*30 May 1736John Hooper was born on 30 May 1736 in Walpole, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
French & Indian War*29 March 1756At the age of 20, John enlisted and served from 29 March 1756 until 5 Nov 1756 in the French and Indian War in the company of Captain William Bacon, Colonel Richard Gridley's regiment, in the Crown Point Expedition.1 
Death*5 November 1756On a Muster Roll dated 11 Oct 1756, John was reported sick and on a Muster Roll dated 5 November 1756, he was marked as dead.1 
French & Indian War18 May 1757He moved to North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, and was listed in the Train Band on 18 May 1757.2 
Taxation*21 July 1760John was taxed 9 shillings, 4 pence, 2 farthings in North Yarmouth in 1759 and was on the list of inhabitants from whom jurors were to be drawn on 21 July 1760.2 
Revolutionary War*1 December 1775The source "judged" that he was the John Hooper who was a Private during the Revolutionary War in the company of Captain Nathan Watkins, Colonel Edmond Phinney's regiment, which had been recruited partly in Maine. They were in garrison at Fort George and Hooper was reported sick in General Hospital on 1 December 1775.2 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.

John Hooper1

b. 10 February 1740
Family
Father*Thomas Hooper1 b. c 1712
Mother*Ann __?__1
Birth*10 February 1740John Hooper was born on 10 February 1740 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
French & Indian War*26 March 1757During the French and Indian War, at the age of 16, young John Hooper was enrolled in the Train Band of Mendon and reported on the list dated 26 March 1757.1 
French & Indian War*4 April 1758John enlisted on 4 April 1758 and served in the French and Indian War for 50 days in the company of Captain Nathan Tyler, Colonel Williams' regiment until 24 May 1758. He was described as 18 years of age, from Mendon and the son of Thomas Hooper.1 
French & Indian War26 March 1759He enlisted again in Colonel Williams' regiment on 26 March 1759, his former service being referred to, and served until 3 Dec 1759 in the Crown Point Expedition. Part of his service was rendered in the company of John Furness in Colonel Ruggles' regiment.1 
French & Indian War30 April 1761The Hooper researcher speculated that John may also have been the John Hooper "of Roxbury" who served in Captain Thomas Hammant's company at Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia Province, from 30 April 1761 to 5 Jan 1762.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

John Hooper1

b. 1 December 1725, d. 7 May 1750
Family
Father*John Hooper1 b. 6 Nov 1697, d. 19 Aug 1741
Mother*Elizabeth Packard1 b. 1702, d. 10 Jul 1744
Birth*1 December 1725John Hooper was born on 1 December 1725 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Marriage*1 December 1746He married Sarah Cowing, daughter of Israel Cowing and Lydia Balch, on 1 December 1746 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,4 
(Husband) Research NotesThe information presented in the Hooper Genealogy may not be correct. What we have learned so far is that a daughter named Sarah Cowing was born in Scituate to a father named Israel Cowing on 21 Dec 1717 and that a Sarah Cowing, daughter of an Israel Cowing, died in Scituate on 5 Jan 1718. No other Sarahs were found in the Scituate records and, of course, the Sarah who died may not have been the same Sarah who was born the month before. Six years after the death of the daughter Sarah, Israel Cowing and Lydia Balch were married in Scituate in 1723/4. John Hooper did, in fact, marry a Sarah in Bridgewater in 1746. She was identified as Sarah Cowing in Mitchell's Bridgewater History in both the Hooper and Cowing sections and as Sarah Carver in the Bridgewater vital records under Hooper. Just to confuse things further, their marriage was not included in the Bridgewater vital records book under either Cowing or Carver.5,6,7,8,9,10 
Death*7 May 1750He died on 7 May 1750 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), at age 24.3,11 
(Brother) WillJohn Hooper and Hezekiah Hooper were beneficiaries in the will of their brother, Joseph Hooper who died in 1766, as was their sister, Rebecca (Hooper) Copeland. Joseph's will also left one third of his estate to Hannah Ward, "daughter of Samuel Ward, with whom I have contracted a close relationship."1 

Family

 Sarah Cowing b. 21 Dec 1717, d. 15 Jul 1755
Children 1.John Hooper3 b. 6 Sep 1747
 2.Sarah Hooper3 b. 19 Feb 1749

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 164. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Marriages, page 186.
  5. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32, his surname noted as "Cowen."
  6. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hooper, pages 195-197, her surname noted as "Cowing". Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  7. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater, Cowing, page145, with no parents identified for Sarah.
  8. [S853] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, Vital Records of Scituate, Massachusetts, to the year 1850, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Volume 1. Births and Volume 2. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society at the charge of the Eddy Town Record Fund, 1909), Volume 2, Marriages, page 77, his surname spelled "Cowen" and hers spelled "Boulch", "Baulch" and then corrected after publishing to "Balch". Hereinafter cited as Scituate Vital Records to 1850.
  9. [S853] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Scituate Vital Records to 1850, Volume 1, Births, page 99, her surname noted as "Cowing."
  10. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Marriages, page 186, Sarah's surname recorded as "Carver."
  11. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Deaths, page 494.

John Hooper1

b. 13 March 1757
Family
Father*William Hooper1 b. 30 Jan 1726/27, d. 6 Dec 1758
Mother*Mary Larrabee1
Baptism*13 March 1757John Hooper was baptized on 13 March 1757 at North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

John Hooper1

b. 6 September 1747
Family
Father*John Hooper1 b. 1 Dec 1725, d. 7 May 1750
Mother*Sarah Cowing1 b. 21 Dec 1717, d. 15 Jul 1755
Birth*6 September 1747John Hooper was born on 6 September 1747 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 164. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

John Hooper1

Birth*John Hooper was probably born in England.1 
Relationship Note*According to Thomas Hooper, the compiler of Part I of the Hooper Genealogy, a family story developed within his branch of his family and came to be believed by some of the descendants of John Hooper of Bridgewater that their ancestor John Hooper was a native of England and came to America as a fugitive from justice, having taken part in the rebellion of the Duke of Monmouth. While researching the family story to determine its validity, Thomas Hooper and his father, also a Thomas Hooper, learned that there was, in fact, a John Hooper among the Monmouth prisoners at Wells, England on 20 Sep 1685 waiting, with other prisoners, for transportation to Barbados. They also learned that a John Hooper arrived at Boston from Barbados in the ship John and Dorothy on 30 Jun 1712.

That date, however, was seven years after their ancestor John Hooper had purchased land in Bridgewater. Adding to the evidence that John Hooper was the John Hooper first of Reading and then Bridgewater, was the fact that two of the daughters of William Hooper of Reading, Elizabeth Hooper and Ruth Hooper, also relocated to Bridgewater and settled there after their father's death and John Hooper's purchase of Bridgewater land. The two Thomas Hooper researchers concluded, as a result of the above evidence, as well as the intimacy of the families, that John Hooper of Bridgewater was the brother of William Hooper of Reading and also the son of William Hooper of Reading.1,2 
Prisoner*20 September 1685John Hooper was among the prisoners at Wells, England, on 20 September 1685 awaiting, with other prisoners, transportation to Barbados.1 
Biographical Info* Early researchers believed, and it may be true, that he was a native of England and came to America as a fugitive from justice, having taken part in the rebellion of the Duke of Monmouth.1 
Immigration*30 June 1712He arrived at Boston from Barbados in the ship John and Dorothy on 30 June 1712.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hooper, pages 195-197 with the speculation that Ruth and Elizabeth Hooper "might" have been the daughters of John Hooper of Bridgewater. Later research would prove that they were actually his nieces. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.

John Hooper1

b. 12 August 1744
Family
Father*Reverend William Hooper1 b. 1704, d. 14 Apr 1767
Mother*Mary Dennie1 b. 11 Dec 1717
Birth10 August 1744John Hooper was born on 10 August 1744 in Boston1 
Baptism*12 August 1744 and was baptized on 12 August 1744 at West Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), by his father who was, at that time, pastor of the church.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Appendix, pages 312-313. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

Jonathan Hooper1

b. 18 March 1753
Family
Father*Thomas Hooper1 b. c 1712
Mother*Ann __?__1
Birth*18 March 1753Jonathan Hooper was born on 18 March 1753 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Baptism11 May 1760He was baptized in the church at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), shortly before his family began their journey to relocate in Annapoiis County, Nova Scotia on 6 May 1760. However, the date noted in the baptismal record is 11 May 1760.2 
(Son) Relocation1760Jonathan Hooper moved with his parents in 1760 to Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia Province, Canada.3 
Marriage*He married Mary (Polly) Hooper of Annapolis, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia Province, Canada.3 
Residence*Jonathan and Mary (Polly) Hooper had a farm among the hills of the beautiful Annapolis Valley.3 

Family

 Mary (Polly) Messenger b. c 1765, d. 1865
Children 1.Ann Hooper3
 2.Maria Hooper3
 3.Thomas A. Hooper3

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19, provided two dates for Ezekiel's baptism.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.

Joseph Hooper1

b. 15 March 1735, d. 1766
Family
Father*John Hooper1 b. 6 Nov 1697, d. 19 Aug 1741
Mother*Elizabeth Packard1 b. 1702, d. 10 Jul 1744
Birth*15 March 1735Joseph Hooper was born on 15 March 1735 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Biographical Info*Joseph moved to Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, and purchased a blacksmith shop and land and acquired additional property.1 
Death*1766Joseph died in 1766 at age 30 or 31.1 
Will*He left a will leaving his estate to his brothers, John Hooper and Hezekiah Hooper, and to his sister Rebecca (Hooper) Copeland. His will left one third of his estate to Hannah Ward, "daughter of Samuel Ward, with whom I have contracted a close relationship."1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 164. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Joseph Hooper1

b. 17 September 1766
Family
Father*Hezekiah Hooper1 b. 30 Jun 1732, d. 22 Feb 1813
Mother*Elizabeth Leonard1 b. 25 Jul 1737, d. 4 Nov 1799
Birth*17 September 1766Joseph Hooper was born on 17 September 1766 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 164, a Joseph Hooper with a 17 Sep 1766 birth date and identified as the husband of Lucia Mitchell. There is no birth record for a Joseph Hooper with a father Hezekiah. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Lemuel Hooper1

b. 1742, d. 6 November 1758
Family
Father*Nathaniel Hooper1 b. 16 Nov 1703, d. 27 Oct 1774
Mother*Elizabeth Tinkham1 b. 13 Feb 1704, d. 3 Feb 1780
Birth*1742Lemuel Hooper was born in 17421 
Death*6 November 1758 and died on 6 November 1758.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

Levi Hooper1

b. 16 May 1742, d. 22 October 1806
Family
Father*James Hooper1 b. 4 May 1708, d. 30 Jun 1784
Mother*Mary Johnson1 b. 18 Jun 1716, d. 28 Dec 1757
BirthLevi Hooper was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),1,2 
Baptism*16 May 1742 and was baptized on 16 May 1742.1 
Employment* It was thought that he went on a whaling voyage to Hudson's Bay when he was quite young.2 
French & Indian War*17 November 1760At age 17, Levi enlisted and served in the French and Indian War "Eastward" in the company of Captain Israel Davis in Colonel Thomas Clapp's regiment under the command of General Jeffrey Amherst from 6 Apr 1759 to 1 Nov 1759. In the same company he also served at Louisburg from 1 Jan 1760 to 17 November 1760.2 
French & Indian War20 November 1762He served again in the company of Captain Josiah Dunbar from 23 Mar 1762 to 20 November 1762.2 
Marriage*25 June 1767He married first Susanna Leach, daughter of David Leach and Elizabeth Cooke, on 25 June 1767 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,4 
Relocation*After their marriage, Levi and Susanna Hooper relocated to Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Levi had traveled through the region after his military service and was so pleased with the country that he decided to return and make his home there.2 
Children*Levi and Susanna Hooper had two children together, one daughter and one son.2 
(Husband) Death1771Levi became a widower when Susanna Hooper died in 1771.2 
Marriage*1771He married second Sarah Hall, daughter of Jonathan Hall, in 1771 probably in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.2 
ChildrenLevi and Sarah Hooper had six children together, two daughters and four sons.2 
Biographical Info* In Walpole, he was prominent in town affairs and was listed as a Lieutenant of the Walpole company of Militia on 4 Jan 1776. He was later a delegate to the Provincial Court at Exeter in 1785.2 
Death*22 October 1806He died on 22 October 1806 at age 64.2 

Family 1

 Susanna Leach b. 7 Jul 1743, d. 1771

Family 2

 Sarah Hall

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32, the date noted as 25 Jun 1766.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, pages 187 and 239, the date recorded as 25 Jun 1767. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Lois Hooper1

b. 7 February 1734, d. 7 April 1769
Family
Father*William Hooper1 b. 26 Dec 1701, d. 1 Jul 1755
Mother*Lois Thomas1 b. 7 Sep 1707, d. 22 Oct 1756
Birth*7 February 1734Lois Hooper was born on 7 February 1734 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Marriage*7 March 1754She married Jonathan Cary, son of Jonathan Cary and Experience Carver, on 7 March 1754 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,3 
(Wife) Death3 September 1766Lois became a widow when Jonathan Cary died on 3 September 1766.1,4 
Death*7 April 1769She died on 7 April 1769 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), at age 35.5,6 

Family

 Jonathan Cary b. 21 Apr 1730, d. 3 Sep 1766
Children 1.Jonathan Cary1 b. 21 Dec 1754
 2.Lois Cary1 b. 12 Sep 1756
 3.Seth Cary1 b. 22 Jul 1759, d. 29 Sep 1759
 4.Eunice Cary+1 b. 11 Aug 1760, d. 12 May 1797
 5.Eleazer Cary1

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 164, her name spelled "Lowis". Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Marriages, page 75.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Deaths, page 445.
  5. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19, her date of death noted as 7 Apr 1769.
  6. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Deaths, page 446, her date of death recorded as 7 Apr 1769 and referencing also her gravestone which noted the date as 3 Apr.

Lois Hooper1

b. 13 August 1780, d. 7 February 1872
Family
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton
Father*Luther Hooper1 b. 20 Feb 1745/46, d. 11 May 1831
Mother*Phebe Washburn1 b. 1761, d. 7 Feb 1827
Birth*13 August 1780Lois Hooper was born on 13 August 1780 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).2,3 
Marriage*12 April 1801She married Avery Fobes, son of Timothy Fobes and Mary Dean, on 12 April 1801 possibly in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,4 
Children*Lois and Avery Fobes had four children, all daughters.1 
(Wife) Death16 May 1845Lois became a widow when Avery Fobes Esq. died on 16 May 1845.5,1 
Biographical Info*Lois (Hooper) Fobes lived to a "great age, retaining her faculties and endearing herself to all... She was an authority on genealogical matters."1 
Death*7 February 1872She died on 7 February 1872 at age 91.1 

Family

 Avery Fobes b. 22 Jan 1770, d. 16 May 1845

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32, her date of birth noted as 13 Apr 1780.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Births, Volume I, page 164, her date of birth recorded as 13 Aug 1780. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Marriages, Volume II, page 187, location noted as "? Middleborough."
  5. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Deaths, Volume II, page 468, noting a private record in Titicut.

Lucy Hooper1

b. 3 May 1787
Family
Father*David Hooper1 b. 14 Feb 1743, d. 10 Feb 1830
Mother*Martha Shaw1 b. 18 Jun 1749, d. 17 Jun 1832
Birth*3 May 1787Lucy Hooper was born on 3 May 1787.1 
Marriage*23 March 1815She married Reverend Oliver Hayward, son of Robert Hayward and Hannah Keith, on 23 March 1815 possibly in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,2 
No Issue*Lucy and Reverend Oliver Hayward had no children.3 

Family

 Reverend Oliver Hayward b. 10 Apr 1781, d. 26 Sep 1831

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, page 175, location noted as "? Middleborough". Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32 with date of birth noted as 25 Mar 1771.

Luther Hooper1

b. 20 February 1745/46, d. 11 May 1831
Family
Father*William Hooper1 b. 26 Dec 1701, d. 1 Jul 1755
Mother*Lois Thomas1 b. 7 Sep 1707, d. 22 Oct 1756
Birth*20 February 1745/46Luther Hooper was born on 20 February 1745/46 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,3 
Revolutionary War*4 March 1776First Cousins Luther Hooper and James Hooper were both listed as soldiers during the Revolutionary War on 4 March 1776 in the company of Captain Abram Washburn on the march to Hough's Neck, near Quincy Bay in Norfolk, County, Massachusetts. They also both went on the expedition to Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, on 8 Dec 1776 in the company of Captain Joseph Keith in Colonel Edward Mitchell's regiment.4 
Revolutionary War9 September 1778He served again from 25 Jul 1778 to 9 September 1778 in the company of Captain Nathan Packard, Colonel Thomas Carpenter's regiment.4 
Marriage*25 November 1779He married Phebe Washburn, daughter of Jonathan Washburn and Judith Wood, on 25 November 1779.4 
Revolutionary War10 March 1781 On 10 March 1781, Luther was again in the company of Abram Washburn, in Theophilus Cotton's regiment, in the expedition to Newport, Rhode Island.4 
(Father) DeathDecember 1797An unnamed child of Luther and Phebe Hooper died in December 1797 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.5 
(Father) Death11 January 1803A second unnamed child of Luther and Phebe Hooper died on 11 January 1803 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.4,6 
(Husband) Death7 February 1827Luther became a widower when Phebe Hooper died on 7 February 1827.4 
Death*11 May 1831He died on 11 May 1831 at age 85.4 

Family

 Phebe Washburn b. 1761, d. 7 Feb 1827
Children 1.Lois Hooper4 b. 13 Aug 1780, d. 7 Feb 1872
 2.Susanna Hooper4 b. 3 Aug 1782, d. 6 Apr 1824
 3.Lyman Hooper4 b. 28 Jul 1787
 4.Abigail Hooper4 b. 6 Feb 1791, d. 6 Dec 1876
 5.Thomas Hooper4 b. 1 Feb 1793, d. 2 Mar 1796
 6.Luther Hooper4 b. 21 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1794
 7.Child Hooper4 d. Dec 1797
 8.Calvin Hooper4 b. 13 Mar 1801, d. 5 Sep 1826
 9.Child Hooper4 d. 11 Jan 1803

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19, his date of birth noted as 20 Feb 1746.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 164, his birth date recorded as 21 Feb 1745/46 and referencing his gravestone which noted his birth date as 20 Feb. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  4. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.
  5. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Deaths, Volume II, page 495.
  6. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Deaths, Volume II, page 496.

Luther Hooper1

b. 21 February 1794, d. 21 December 1794
Family
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton
Father*Luther Hooper1 b. 20 Feb 1745/46, d. 11 May 1831
Mother*Phebe Washburn1 b. 1761, d. 7 Feb 1827
Birth*21 February 1794Luther Hooper was born on 21 February 17941 
Death*21 December 1794 and died on 21 December 1794.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

Lydia Hooper1

b. 5 April 1747
Family
Father*Thomas Hooper1 b. c 1712
Mother*Ann __?__1
Birth*5 April 1747Lydia Hooper was born on 5 April 1747 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Baptism11 May 1760She was baptized in the church at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), shortly before her family began their journey to relocate in Annapoiis County, Nova Scotia on 6 May 1760. However, the date noted in the baptismal record is 11 May 1760.2 
(Daughter) Relocation1760Lydia Hooper moved with her parents in 1760 to Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia Province, Canada.3 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19, provided two dates for Ezekiel's baptism.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32.

Lyman Hooper1

b. 28 July 1787
Family
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton
Father*Luther Hooper1 b. 20 Feb 1745/46, d. 11 May 1831
Mother*Phebe Washburn1 b. 1761, d. 7 Feb 1827
Birth*28 July 1787Lyman Hooper was born on 28 July 1787 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Births, Volume I, page 164. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Margaret Hooper1

Family
Father*Ezekiel Hooper1 b. 7 Aug 1757
Birth*Margaret Hooper was probably born in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia Province, Canada.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.

Maria Hooper1

Family
Father*Jonathan Hooper1 b. 18 Mar 1753
Mother*Mary (Polly) Messenger1 b. c 1765, d. 1865
Birth*Maria Hooper was probably born in Annapolis, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia Province, Canada.1 

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.