John Hopson (1742–1796)
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- Born
- 1742
- Died
- 1796
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- Names in Stone
When was John Hopson born? 1742.
When did John Hopson die? 1796.
Life story
John Hopson (1742–1796) was born in 1742, and died in 1796, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1776 · age 34 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 45 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 48 — The first U.S. census was taken
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When was John Hopson born?
John Hopson was born in 1742.
When did John Hopson die?
John Hopson died in 1796.
How old was John Hopson at the time of death?
John Hopson was about 54 years old.
Where is John Hopson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Hopson died?
George Washington was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Hopson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 34); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 45); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Hopson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790.
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1742
Death
1796
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AncestryData, "John Hopson (1742–1796)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-hopson-1742-1796-36711271/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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