Doris Irene "Doll" HOOPER (THIELE) was born on 31 August 1905 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 31 July 1999 at the age of 93 in Adelaide SA - Craigmore, Narooma Nursing home. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Alice HOPKINS was born before 18 July 1802 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed. She died on 18 July 1802 at the age of 0 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. She was buried after 18 July 1802 in UK - Wales. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Ann HOPKINS was born in 1837 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Pencoed area, Crown Inn Glamorganshire.^669,670 She died on 4 August 1861 at the age of 24 in UK Wales - Llanilid Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire, Gwt Farm. She was buried after 4 August 1861 in UK Wales, Llanilid, Glamorganshire.⁶⁷¹ Grave : UK - WALES Llanilid Grave 74 (Parish Church) Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Ann HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1862 in UK - Wales - Coychurch Glamorgan.^672,673,674 She was a Milliner Dressmaker. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1962 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Ann J HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1878 in UK Wales - Newcastle, Glamorgan.⁶⁷⁵ She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1978 in NSW - possibly Given that she may have never emigrated to NSW there is only one possible death listed NSWBDM 424/1900 No parents listed; died Sydney. Not enough evidence. Parents: Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS-782 and Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-799.

Anne HOPKINS was born before 14 October 1798 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire.⁶⁷⁶ She was baptized on 14 October 1798 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Catherine HOPKINS was born before 21 September 1800 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.⁶⁷⁰ She was baptized on 21 September 1800 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Catherine HOPKINS was born on 7 March 1874 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.⁶⁷⁷ She died on 8 March 1874 at the age of 0 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan. She was buried after 8 March 1874 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Grave : UK - WALES Aberkenfig (with family) Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Catherine HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1880 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.^{677,678,679,680} She died on 1 January 1900 at the age of 20 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Ystradyfodwg - assumed. She was buried in 1900 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Ystradyfodwg - assumed. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Daniel HOPKINS³⁰ was born before 12 May 1845 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire (Crown Inn).⁶⁸¹ There is some confusion (in my mind at least) regarding the birth, baptism and death of this Daniel. Grave 73 in the Llanilid Churchyard indicates he died in 1869 and was two years old. However, the baptism records indicate a baptism in 1845. And there is a 'Daniell' in the 1851 Census. A Daniel also appears in the 1861 Census, aged 16 years,
There may have been two Daniel's; the first dying before the second between 1861 and 1867. No records have been found in this regard.(Dec 2005) He was baptized on 12 May 1845 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid assumed.^677,682 He was also known as Daniell Hopkin in 1851.^677,682 Daniel died on 12 July 1869 at the age of 24 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Further research:
The Grave record indicates he died in 1869 aged 2 years ( Mother Mary would have been about 54 years old when he was born).
Was there another Daniel ? He was buried after 12 July 1869 in UK Wales - Llanilid Parish Churchyard.⁶⁸³ Grave : Grv 73 Llanilid Parish Churchyard Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Daniel HOPKINS was born before 4 December 1878 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan. He died on 4 December 1878 at the age of 0 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan.⁶⁸⁴ He was buried after 4 December 1878 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

David HOPKINS was born about 1770 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. He died in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. He was buried in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.

Spouse: Living. Children were: David HOPKINS-4457, Thomas HOPKINS-4458, Hopkin HOPKINS-4459, William HOPKINS-88, Mary HOPKINS-4460, Anne HOPKINS-4461, Catherine HOPKINS-4462, Alice HOPKINS-4463, David HOPKINS-4464.

David HOPKINS was born in 1788 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. He was baptized on 17 August 1788 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁶⁸⁶ He died before 1804 at the age of 16. Another David was baptised in 1804; it is assumed that this David Hopkin died prior to that event. David was buried before 1804. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

David HOPKINS was born before 8 April 1804 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.⁶⁷⁰ He was baptized on 8 April 1804 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁶⁸⁷ Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

David HOPKINS was born in May 1875 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.⁶⁷⁷ He died on 7 September 1875 at the age of 0 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan. He was buried after 7 September 1875 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS^688,689 was born on 15 August 1891 in Tenterfield NSW.⁶⁹⁰ He was a Band conducter / Piano tuner - repairer. He was awarded British empire Medal (B.E.M.) in Australia - Renmark SA : David Edward Hopkins was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service to the community. It was awarded for his services to music in South Australia as a band conductor with the Australian army during world war two and the Renmark Silver Citizens band that won many band competitions. David died on 14 February 1990 at the age of 98. He was buried in 1990 in Adelaide SA - North Brighton. Uncle David was a gentle and considerate man. Indeed he and his brother Tom were a stark contrast ; akmost the bushie and the gentleman image.
He immersed himself in music and when they lived in Renmark SA, he was the 'revered' conductor of the Renmark Silver Citizens band for many years.
He had an amazing 'ear' for music, tuned pianos by ear and said any discordant sound actually hurt him physically. An example of this was a Cuckoo clock that hung in their lounge. It cuckooed out of tune so he dismantled it and re-turned it to perfect pitch.
He was a keen 'family man' and paid close attention to and demonstrated interest in any family member. Anybody who called was always treated to a warm welcome.

Long time conductor of the Renmark Silver citizens band. Band conductor
during WW2
Played euphonium and violin. Thebarton band conductor 1928. ABC symphony
orchestra 1931 - 1946
Parents: Thomas James "Twin 2" HOPKINS Snr-86 and Mary "Twin 1" BARLOW (HOPKINS) (BURTON)-87.

Spouse: Mabel 'May' M PARROTT (HOPKINS)-529. Mabel 'May' M PARROTT (HOPKINS) and David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS were married in 1915 in Broken Hill NSW.⁶⁹¹ Children were: Living, Eric HOPKINS-531, Living.

Spouse: Doreen MAY "May" GREENSLADE (HOPKINS)-533. Doreen MAY "May" GREENSLADE (HOPKINS) and David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS were married in 1945 in Adelaide SA - possibly. "Aunty May" was one of 'nature's people'. She was warm, engaging and interested with a keen sense of humour. She was a huge support to Uncle David. As a citizen of Renmark she was highly respected and much loved by all of the Hopkins family.
It seemed her dining room table was always prepared as if she always expected visitors. And if passing through Renmark she always made people / family welcome.

The author regularly 'called in' as Renmark was on the road between Adelaide and Wentworth. Later when working in the Riverland area she took great interest in our young family and supported us as the only family we had nearby.

David Thomas HOPKINS^30,692 was born on 18 April 1848 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire.⁶⁹³ He was baptized on 11 June 1848 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire.⁶⁹⁴ He was also known as David Hopkin in 1851.⁶⁹⁴ David immigrated about 1877 to AUSTRALIA.⁶⁹⁵ Between 1893 and 1937 he was a Haulage Contractor, Guest House operator "Stanwell House",& etc in Stanwell Park near Woolongong NSW.⁶⁹⁶ The story of David Thomas Hopkins and his wife Mary Elizabeth Northey is well documented in the book "The History of Stanwell Park" by M Adams. The pertinent sections of this book are included as attachments within the Media items related to this Family (see Family Photos)
His illiteracy is probably related to the fact that in the 1861 Welsh Census, his siblings are listed by occupation or as 'Scholar' while he at 13 years is listed as 'Farmer's Son'. Of course his older brothers Daniel and George may also have been illiterate. not so his younger siblings [ however advice from Glamorgan Family History Society researcher David Lewis suggests young children - not working were listed as 'scholars ] . There is no criticism intended in reference to his literacy status but it has for some time been a mystery how an older child was illiterate or that some children were formally educated and others not. It is supposed that he was needed as the helper to his father on the farm.

It appears at time of signing brother's (Thomas snr) Marriage cert he couldn't write.
The following is a useful indication regarding Educatioon in South Wales.
....................the population'. He estimated that the number of children in Wales 'attending schools of all descriptions was only 103,247, whereas there ought to have been at the rate of one in eight of the population, 145,392 attending schools', so that there appeared 'to be at least 42,145 children in Wales without day-school instruction', and these children belonged to the classes that were in most need of public sympathy and aid'. Moreover, he was very concerned that the Established Church was much more successful than the Nonconformists in founding schools, and regretted that 38,925 children in Wales attended schools supported by the Church of England, whilst only 14,975 attended schools supported by Dissenters.
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BritishSchools.html

He was a Caretaker / leaseholder in Stanwell Park (occupying the house built by Sir Thomas Mitchell the explorer) in 1893. David died on 19 June 1937 at the age of 89 in Helensburgh. NSW. He was buried on 19 June 1937 in Sydney - Worarnora. Grave : Woranora Cemetery NSW - Sutherland Grv 205 Sect 3 MME Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS)-513. Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS) and David Thomas HOPKINS were married on 23 July 1883 in Sydney NSW - Wesleyan Parsonage, Cleveland St..⁶⁹⁷
David Thomas Hopkins was the son of a farmer in Llanilid, Glamorgan, Wales and it seems he worked on the small farm with his father. His death certificate claims he was married in Wales and he emigrated to Queensland, Australia in his 20's. He spent some time in Northern NSW and then Wollongong / Bulli / Stanwell Park area.
He married Elizabeth Northey who was a 'canny' business woman. The family appears to have prospered at Stanwell Park with David operating a haulage / contracting business, particularly supplying timber to the growing coal mining industry around Bulli. It seems he also participated in the 'heavy work' related to the Guest House which, it seems, was operated by his wife Elizabeth. There are references to him being a sportsman and a jovial fellow.

References to the family by Michael Adams and press notices indicate that David & Elizabeth were significant in the very small 'village' of Stanwell Park.

Stanwell Park is an icon of Australian history. It was the home of Sir Thomas Mitchell the explorer. [During a trip to Queensland in 2004 we repeatedly came across acknowledgement of his explorations. He 'appeared' at St George and of course the town of Mitchell bears his name. He is buried in Sydney.]

Lawrence Hargraves the 'pioneer of flight' lived and conducted his experiments at Stanwell Park. He is acknowledged as the inspiration for the Wright Brothers designs for the first heavier than air flight in 1903. Indeed Hargraves, using his box kites designs and the winds of Stanwell Park was lifted from the gound by a tethered kite. The story of Hargraves is beautifully written in a book 'Wind beneath his wings, Lawrence Hargraves Stanwell Park" by Michael Adams.
David Hopkins knew Mitchell and Hargraves and is mentioned in the above book. While the Hopkins are not 'historical' they were at least 'touched by history'.
During the late 19th century there were about six families at Stanwell Park. One can imagine it was a close community.

An extract from the "South Coast Times" 15th April 1932 Ref 9302
' Electric light officially switched on by D Hopkins, one of the oldest residents of Stanwell Park, in the presence of Shire Councillors. Installed by Bulli Shire Council to replace Hurricane Lamps. Celebration at "Stanwell House" of Mr & Mrs D Hopkins"
Full Account Local Government Electricity Supply Street Lighting

Children were: Edward Samuel "Ted" HOPKINS-4358, Edith Jane "Edie" HOPKINS (DAVIES)-524, Living, Ethel Mary HOPKINS (TONKIN) (O'GRADY)-526, Living.

David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS was born on 15 August 1911 in Broken Hill NSW. As a young teenager he left home and went to live with a family at Merbein. It is said that family wanted to adopt him. He was a Fruit Grower - Merbein. He died in a road accident while driving a tractor on 11 February 1969 at the age of 57 in Merbein South Vic. I guess it is somewhat a cruel twist of fate that he died as he did in a road accident when driving his tractor. a machine he was most skilled at using when off the road. Dave was buried in February 1989 in Merbein Vic.⁶⁹⁸ Grave : AL 38 [Photo] Uncle David was a laconic, 'gentleman of nature'. He understood about the environment before the word became popular. He'd explain facts about nature in a way that made it a great story.
He battled with a fruit block at Merbein, established it from bare ground and it seemed an almost regular event that he'd be wiped out by hail, diseases and poor prices.
He always slept outside on a camp bed, no matter the season or the weather and didn't seem to mind the ferocious mosquitoes.
He had a great sense of humour and rarely seemed to get annoyed or angry. He had a 'slow fuse' when things went wrong, but when he exploded it was better to find a quiet place somewhere.
For a couple of years as a young teenager I drove his tractor while he put the picked Sultana grapes on the trailer. He used to chide me that he'd never make a profit while I kept eating grapes and when I knocked out a strainer post with the tractor he seemed to think it was amusing.
He always had a couple of sheep dogs wandering along with him, sleeping under his bed or waiting for him wherever he was. They understood his gestures and whistles and knew when they were in trouble. He worked at the Yelta sheep yards with his dogs during sheep sales.
Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: Mary Mabel MCDONALD (HOPKINS)-571. Mary Mabel MCDONALD (HOPKINS) and David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS were married on 24 April 1937 in Merbein Vic - Church of England. Children were: Living, Living.

Edmund HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1866 in UK - Wales - Glamorgan - Aberdare or Pentre Ystradyfodwg.^699,700 About 1881 he was a Colliery Blacksmith, above ground in UK Wales - Glamorgan.⁷⁰¹ 1881 coincides with the 1881 census. He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1966 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Spouse: Elizabeth HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-4468. Elizabeth HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) and Edmund HOPKINS were married about 1890 in UK - Wales - Glamorgan. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Edward HOPKINS was baptized on 9 March 1856 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire Gwt Farm house.⁷⁰² He was born in 1856 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid.⁷⁰³ His birth date has been deduced from the cemetery record. (died aged 17 in 1878). However, there is an Edward baptised in 1856 who appears to belong to 'our' William & Mary. He was also known as Edward Hopkin in 1861.⁷⁰³ His birth date has been deduced from the cemetery record. (died aged 17 in 1878). However, there is an Edward baptised in 1856 who appears to belong to 'our' William & Mary. Edward died on 7 October 1873 at the age of 17 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid. He was buried after 7 October 1873 in UK - Wales Llanilid Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire.⁷⁰⁴ Grave : Grv 73 Llanilid Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire WALES UK Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Edward HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1876 in UK Wales - Newcastle, Glamorgan.⁷⁰⁵ He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1976 in NSW - possibly Parents: Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS-782 and Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-799.

Edward Samuel "Ted" HOPKINS was born in 1884 in Berrima NSW.⁷⁰⁶ He was a [ occupation unknown ] in Waterfall NSW about 1911. He died in 1950 at the age of 66 in Sydney NSW - Liverpool.⁷⁰⁷ Ted was buried about 1950 in Sydney - assumed. Parents: David Thomas HOPKINS-511 and Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS)-513.

Spouse: Annie E. FENTON (HOPKINS)-788. Annie E. FENTON (HOPKINS) and Edward Samuel "Ted" HOPKINS were married in 1910 in NSW.⁴⁰⁸ "Ted married and moved to Waterfall" History of Stanwell Park Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Eric HOPKINS was born about 1920 in Broken Hill NSW - possibly. He died in a truck accident about 1940 at the age of 20. He was buried about 1940 in Adelaide SA - possibly. Molly Hopkins (Niemann) gives his name as Keith (?) Parents: David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS-90 and Mabel 'May' M PARROTT (HOPKINS)-529.

George HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1839 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire (Crown Inn).^{670,708,709,710,711} "Parents Spoke English & Welsh" a phrase found in reference to their son Edmund. He was also known as George Hopkin in 1839.^{670,708,709,710,711} "Parents Spoke English & Welsh" a phrase found in reference to their son Edmund. About 1861 he was a Blacksmith, Farrier, Vet, Haulage contractor, Guest House Owner in Moved :- Pentre, Ystradyfodwg, Rhondda - added 's' to Hopkin. George immigrated before 1893 to AUSTRALIA - possibly / questionable.⁷¹² The History of Stanwell Park included the following: "For a while his (David Thomas') two brothers George & William joined him, helping to renovate the old but solid cottage into a boarding house." This indicates he definitely travelled to Australia, his arrival details are unknown. It is likely to have been prior to 1893.
His residence in Australia is somewhat contentious. His youngest daughter Catherine is reported to have died in Wales in 1900. It is possible he had returned to Wales prior to this time. Did he leave his family behind (David Thomas is reported to have left a son) ? In 1893 George's three youngest children (if alive) would have been 13 yrs, 15 yrs & 16 yrs respectively.
However this George had a son George. Is it possible the above reference from Stanwell Park history should indicate a newphew to David Thomas rather than a brother.
No records of arrival in Assisted Immigration for NSW or Queensland have been found.(Sept 2005)
About 1893 he was a Builder in Stanwell Park NSW (questionable). He died before 1939 at the age of 100 in Unknown. George was buried before 1939 in Unknown. Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Spouse: Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784. Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN) and George HOPKINS were married about 1861 in UK - Wales - assumed.⁷¹³ He was unmarried when the 1861 Census was taken.
Children were: Ann HOPKINS-791, Edmund HOPKINS-792, George HOPKINS-793, Sarah HOPKINS-790, Jane HOPKINS-794, Catherine HOPKINS-4465, David HOPKINS-4466, Gwenllian HOPKINS-795, Mary HOPKINS-796, Daniel HOPKINS-4467, Catherine HOPKINS-797, Hopkin HOPKINS-4474.

George HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1868 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan.^714,715 As mention in his father's notes it was not his father but he who assisted in the building of the guest House at Stanwell Park. This is pure supposition because of the circumstances that surround his father.

He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1968 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Gwenllian HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1877 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.^{677,716,717,718} She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1977 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Hopkin HOPKINS was born before 8 January 1792 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.⁶⁷⁰ He was baptized on 8 January 1792 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁷¹⁹ About 1812 he was a Blacksmith in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1852 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire, In Gwt.^720,721,722 The following is included to assist with future research
There is no evidence that Hopkin Hopkins emigrated to Australia; there was a family anecdote that he emigrated to America and another that he was a dwarf.
: 'A' Hopkin Hopkins arrived on the Hawkesbury in 1878 (assisted immigration Sydney) . His age is listed as 35 yrs. (therefore born 1843) he would be too old for the given age of 'our' Hopkin Hopkins. There is no obvious reason for him to give an incorrect age.However he is the only one found although unassisted immigrants are not recorded.
He was baptized on 25 July 1852 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire Gwt Farm house.⁷²³ He was also known as Hopkin Hopkin in 1861.⁷²³ Twin 1 died on 24 April 1895 at the age of 43 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig.⁷²⁴ He was buried on 24 April 1895 in UK Wales - Llanilid Parish Churchyard Bridgend, Glamorganshire.⁷²⁵ Grave : WALES UK - Grv 72 Llanilid Parish Churchyard Bridgend, Glamorganshire Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Spouse: Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-799. Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) and Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS were married about 1871 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed. Hopkin was a widower by 1881 (census). There were two grandchildren of Hopkin Hopkins' mother, living with her as was Hopkin himself. These children may have belonged to him. Edward (5) and Ann (3) Children were: Edward HOPKINS-800, Ann J HOPKINS-801.

Hopkin HOPKINS was born about 1883 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - in Pentre Yrstadyfodwg.⁷²⁶ He died before 1983 at the age of 100 in UK Wales - probably. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

James Edward "Jim" HOPKINS was born in February 1914 in Broken Hill NSW. He was educated about 1920 in Broken Hill NSW - North School and Broken Hill High School. About 1935 he was a Miner. Jim died in 1967 at the age of 53 in Broken Hill NSW.⁷²⁷ He was buried in 1967 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : RC K1 Row 18 Grave 4 (no headstone) [Photo]
Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: Phyllis Monkman SAINT (HOPKINS)-574. Phyllis Monkman SAINT (HOPKINS) and James Edward "Jim" HOPKINS were married in 1940 in Broken Hill NSW - probably.⁷²⁸ Children were: Living, Living.

Jane HOPKINS³⁰ was born about 1843 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire (Crown Inn).^729,730,731 In the 1851 Census she is listed as 8 yrs (b c 1843) but the GFHC wall chart indicates both she and Daniel were born 1845.
Jane was an unmarried 37 year old, living with her mother in 1881 (Wales Census) She was baptized on 12 May 1845 in UK - Wales - Llanilid Parish Church.⁷³² She was also known as Jean Hopkin (1861 Census) in 1861.⁷³² Jane died in September 1925 at the age of 82 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig.⁷³³ She was buried after September 1925 in UK Wales - Llanilid Parish churchyard Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire.⁷³⁴ Grave : Grv 74 Llanilid Parish churchyard Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Jane HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1872 in UK Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorganshire.⁷³⁵ She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1972 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Mary HOPKINS was born before 24 January 1796 in UK - Wales - Llantwit Major Glamorgan probably. She was baptized on 24 January 1796 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁶⁷⁶ Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Mary HOPKINS was also known as Mary Hopkin in 1835.^736,737 She was born about 1835 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire.^736,737 About 1850 she was an a servant, over the fields from Gwt at the big house - in UK - Wales - Tregroes.⁷³⁸ Mary died before 1935 at the age of 100 in UK Wales - probably. She was buried before 1935 in UK - Wales - assumed. Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Mary HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1878 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.^739,740 She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1978 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Rachel "Twin to Mary" HOPKINS was born on 7 September 1916 in Broken Hill NSW. She died of Whooping cough on 30 October 1916 at the age of 0 in Broken Hill NSW.⁷⁴¹ Broken Hill Family Centre records show death 30/10/1916. She was buried after 30 October 1916 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : R.C. Sec M R28 (no headstone) Registered as 'Ray'; this has been confirmed by NSWBDM but family claims she was Rachel. Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Raymond Barlow HOPKINS was born on 25 February 1923 in Broken Hill NSW. He served in the military Army Engineers between 1939 and 1945 in Darwin NT. Uncle 'Ray' served in the Army Engineers during World War 2 in Darwin. He was present during the Japanese bombing of Darwin. I'm not sure if I remember or was Between 1949 and 1983 he was a Miner in Broken Hill NSW. Raymond died on 10 June 2006 at the age of 83 in Wagga Wagga NSW. For a few weeks after leaving Broken Hill, uncle Ray & Aunty Pat lived in a flat in Tumut. It wasn't long before Uncle Ray needed to go to hospital in Tumut. Eventually he was transferred to Wagga hospital where he died.
I spoke to him by telephone a couple of times and he was full of praise for the hospital staff and seemed very comfortable. The second time I spoke to him it was obvious he was either fading or on heavy medication. However, he retained his sense of humour.
Raymond Barlow Hopkins was the last male of his generation and at the time of his death was survived by his two sisters Lorna Spannagle and Joan Blackshaw. His second name 'Barlow' was his grandparents surname on his father's side.
I'm not sure if I remember or was told that when on leave just after the War he stayed at our place and each afternoon took me to the 'local' (Hotel) for an outing.
He regularly went camping with us to the river. One time when my father had to leave the camp and return to Broken Hill, Uncle Ray drove our car home. As we were about to climb a hill somewhere the gear stick of the 1939 Vauxhall came out. While it was amusing later it wasn't at the time. He managed to fit it back and my job was to hold it in place as we drove along.
He was a very fit 80 Year old and after he retired gave up the beer and the cigarettes not an easy task for someone who always had a beer after work on the way home.
He has always been a staunch Union supporter and didn't have a lot of time for the bosses. We had many arguments about politics etc., over the years but never came to blows. Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: Edna Floris "Pat" BREHENY (HOPKINS)-559. Edna Floris "Pat" BREHENY (HOPKINS) and Raymond Barlow HOPKINS were married on 30 December 1950. He built their home in 707 Beryl Street from the ground up and while it seemed to take a long time he completed it almost unassisted and has stood the test of time.
They lived in the same home until 2006. Due to his illness, Aunty Pat's difficulties in coping without his support and the distance from his family support they moved to Tumut.
He bought our 1929 Chevrolet and drove it everywhere for many years. He was particularly proud of his fruit trees and garden. Because of the lack of water and the harsh climate it is not easy to grow quality fruit in Broken Hill, but he did.
Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Sarah HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1870 in UK Wales - Ystradfodwg, Glamorganshire.⁷⁴² She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1970 in UK - Wales - possibly No record fits from NSWBDM Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Thomas HOPKINS was born before 31 March 1790 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁷⁴³ He was baptized on 31 March 1790 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁷⁴⁴ About 1810 he was a Labourer in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Thomas James "Twin 2" HOPKINS Snr^30,745,746 was born in 1852 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid.⁷⁴⁷ He was baptized on 25 July 1852 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire Gwt Farm house.⁷⁴⁸ He was also known as Thomas Hopkin in 1861.⁷⁴⁸ Twin 2 was a miner in (possible time line) Qld 1875 - 85; Wollongong 1885 - 86; Tenterfield 1891; Broken Hill 1895 - 1908 between 1875 and 1908. His inquest report also stated he spent a year in Western Australia He immigrated on 8 July 1875 to AUSTRALIA - Brisbane Qld "Ramsey".⁷⁴⁹ The inquest into his death at Broken Hill may shed some light upon his immigration: ".... he was 52 yrs of age (1908), [ but more likely 55 yrs] was born in Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales and had been in Australia for about 32 years [ 1876 approx], deceased had spent about half his time in Queensland and half in NSW, he had been for 12 months in Western Australia, deceased was married in Woolongong 23 years ago, and had two sons, deceased had been mining for about 32 years."
He was 21 yrs of age when he arrived in Australia. Marie-jeane Shaw provided the following: Queensland Shipping 1870 - 1879 "Thomas Hopkins 21 yrs. Arrived Brisbane 8/7/1875 "Ramsey" " Between 1876 and 1908 he was a Miner. Twin 2 nominated for the Town Council [King Ward], he was defeated in 1903 in Broken Hill NSW ⁷⁵⁰ He died on 20 August 1908 at the age of 56 in Broken Hill NSW - mining accident, Broken Hill Proprietary mine.⁷⁵¹ In Broken Hill, 'line of load ' memorial. He was buried on 22 August 1908 in Broken Hill NSW. Son Thomas James Jnr is buried with him. He is listed on the 'Line of Lode' honour roll in Broken Hill.
Grave : Broken Hill - ANGL I 26 [Photo]⁷⁵² Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Spouse: Mary "Twin 1" BARLOW (HOPKINS) (BURTON)-87. Mary "Twin 1" BARLOW (HOPKINS) (BURTON) and Thomas James "Twin 2" HOPKINS Snr were married on 29 May 1885 in Wollongong NSW.^42,43 Children were: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10, David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS-90.

Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS was born on 30 April 1886 in Mount Kembla NSW.⁷⁵³ About 1905 he was a miner and well sinker in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 2 September 1962 at the age of 76 in Broken Hill NSW - District Hospital.⁷⁵⁴ Thomas was buried on 4 September 1962 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill (same grave as his father) - no inscription [Photo]⁷⁵⁵ Thomas Hopkins 'Old Tom', was an interesting character. Putting aside his love of gambling and a cold beer which caused some family crises he was always the source of amusement in the family.
He rode his bicycle only fast enough to prevent it falling over and is famous for hitting the Murton Street bus with his car when failing to give way.
As a bushman he was second to none. When the family went camping he always dragged his 'swag' a distance away. He hated nothing more than anybody even touching his fishing lines but he always caught more fish than anybody and alone he'd shoot more ducks than the rest combined. As a consequence he was often the butt of jokes by the sons in law in particular. They often hung objects such as shoes on his fishing line and once they took all of the lead shot out of his shot gun cartridges.
He was a water diviner and well sinker. He loved to demonstrate to the grand kids and see who could divine water.
An incident is well remembered which at least for some gave him hero status. A man fell, and was killed falling to the bottom of a well at Bootra Bore near Broken Hill. As the well timbers were rotten nobody would attempt to retrieve his body. Following the pleas of the family he went to the bottom of the well and retrieved the body at considerable risk to his own life.
He always made the grand kids welcome and was interested in their activities and enjoyed nothing more than telling stories about Broken Hill history.
He didn't drink a cup of tea he 'called it' because he liked it black and 'piping hot'.
The day he died he asked his son Ray to collect his winnings from the SP bookmaker.
Parents: Thomas James "Twin 2" HOPKINS Snr-86 and Mary "Twin 1" BARLOW (HOPKINS) (BURTON)-87.

Spouse: Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11. Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS) and Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS were married on 8 May 1907 in Broken Hill NSW - St Peter's Anglican Church.^756,757 Children were: Edna Margaret HOPKINS (READ)-78, Phyllis Muriel HOPKINS (KIRKWOOD)-79, David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS-80, James Edward "Jim" HOPKINS-81, Rachel "Twin to Mary" HOPKINS-602, Living, Living, Joan HOPKINS (BLACKSHAW)-82, Raymond Barlow HOPKINS-84, Valerie Dawn HOPKINS (SUMMERS)-85.

William HOPKINS was born in 1793 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.^30,758 He was also known as William Hopkin in 1793.^30,758 He was baptized on 22 December 1793 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁷⁵⁹ About 1815 William was a Farmer in Uk Wales - "GWT" Llanilid, Dist of Bridgend, Glamorganshire. In 1841 he was a Victualler - Hotel owner in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire.⁷⁶⁰ He died on 4 June 1863 at the age of 70 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire Gwt Farm house.⁷⁶¹ William was buried after 4 June 1863 in UK - Wales - Llanilid Churchyard Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire.⁷⁶² Grave : Grv 74 Llanilid Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Spouse: Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89. Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS) and William HOPKINS⁷⁶³ were married on 5 October 1832 in UK Wales - Llanilid Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire.⁷⁶⁴ Appears to have resided in Coychurch at the time of marriage.
According to Marie-jeanne Shaw, William & Mary had three children named James who died between 1848 and 1853. These are not listed in this family record at this time.This would make the number of children 12 in total.
The 1881 Welsh Census indicates Mary is the Head of the household is 68 yrs and the following people resided with her: Jane 37, daughter unmarried; Hopkin Hopkins, 29 Son, Widower, Carpenter; Edward, Grandson 5 born Newcastle, Scholar, Ann J 3, Grand daughter, born Newcastle. The Grandchildren probably belonged to Hopkin Hopkins. William Hopkin(s) was about 20 years older than his wife Mary Morgan. It is likely the farm they owned [Gwt near Llanilid, Glamorgan] belonged originally to Mary's family. In the 1841Welsh Census William's occupation is listed as Victualler - Hotel owner.
The records indicate they had ten children, Seven died in Wales, Two (David Thomas and Thomas James) emigrated to Australia and the fate of the eldest, Mary, is unknown.

The family grave [Grv 74] at Llanilid also contains the remains of Catherine Jenkins b 1758 d 1829. No suggestion of her relationship to the Hopkins family. Similarly,
The nearby [Grv 73 ] which is the crypt / multiple internment, for the Morgan Family contains Mary Fowle / relict of Edward Fowle, late of Treoyse who died Feb 16th 1865 age 31 yrs.

Children were: Mary HOPKINS-4444, William Jnr HOPKINS-777, Ann HOPKINS-778, George HOPKINS-779, Jane HOPKINS-780, Daniel HOPKINS-781, David Thomas HOPKINS-511, Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS-782, Thomas James "Twin 2" HOPKINS Snr-86, Edward HOPKINS-4357.

William Jnr HOPKINS was born in 1836 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire.⁷⁶⁵ Not listed as living at home with his mother in the 1881 Census.As a result of records from Wales it appears he died in 1857. He was also known as William Hopkin in 1836.⁷⁶⁵ Not listed as living at home with his mother in the 1881 Census.As a result of records from Wales it appears he died in 1857. He died on 3 October 1857 at the age of 21 in UK Wales - Llanilid Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire Gwt Farm house.⁷⁶⁶ William was buried after 3 October 1857 in UK - Wales - Grv 74 Llanilid Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire.⁷⁶⁷ He immigrated before 1893 to Australia see note (Questionable). The following is included because there are conflicting reports / records concerning his life. "He assisted his brother David (along with another brother George) with a building in 1893 at Stanwell Park NSW" This confirms his immigration to Australia prior to 1893, however no records of arrival via Assisted Immigration for NSW or Queensland (Sept 2005)were found.
His immigration to Australia is to be seriously questioned in view of the death / burial records from Wales
The following record is the only 'possible but unlikely' arrival which is included as an aid to further research. Victorian Unassisted passages - Hopkins William 18yrs Oct 1861 "Prince of the Seas" Port B 194 002 . There's another Hopkins William, age 16, arrived 'Sultana' 1/11/1862 [Ref IMM/112 P 212 M/f No. 1696. About 1893 he was a Builder in Stanwell Park NSW (questionable). Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)³⁰ was born in 1839 in UK - Wales - Glamorgan - Higher - Coychurch.^768,769,770 She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1939 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: .

Spouse: George HOPKINS-779. Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN) and George HOPKINS were married about 1861 in UK - Wales - assumed.⁷¹³ He was unmarried when the 1861 Census was taken.
Children were: Ann HOPKINS-791, Edmund HOPKINS-792, George HOPKINS-793, Sarah HOPKINS-790, Jane HOPKINS-794, Catherine HOPKINS-4465, David HOPKINS-4466, Gwenllian HOPKINS-795, Mary HOPKINS-796, Daniel HOPKINS-4467, Catherine HOPKINS-797, Hopkin HOPKINS-4474.

Joan HOPKINS (BLACKSHAW) was born on 7 April 1921 in Broken Hill NSW. She was educated after 1925 in Broken Hill NSW - North and Broken Hill High School. She died on 13 March 2009 at the age of 87 in Adelaide Repatriation Hospital. Until Christmas 2008, Joan had been quite well and certainly very independent. She
travelled to Adelaide for Christmas and her illness emerged while there. Once hospitalised she remained there until her passing. Joan was buried on 19 March 2009 in Broken Hill NSW - with spouse Alan Blackshaw. The funeral service for Joan Blackshaw was conducted at the St Peter & Paul Catholic Church at North Broken Hill.
This was fitting as this was 'her' church and she had also been very involved with the attached school ( now closed) assisting in many different ways while her children attended.
Many family and friends attended : Pat Spannagle ( wife of nephew Peter) played the organ, Peter Spannagle (nephew) and Mary Martin ( long time family friend) were the readers.
I ( Trent Niemann) was privileged to read a poem especially selected for the day :

Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
why cry for a soul set free ?

Miss me a little, but not too long
and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me, but let me go

For this is the journey we all must take
and each must go it alone
it's all part of a master plan
a step on the road to home

When you are lonely & sick at heart
go to the friends we know
laugh at the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go

The service was concluded with the song "Danny Boy" ... a song loved by many of the family and frequently sang on happier occasions.

Aunty Joan was laid to rest with Uncle Alan at the Broken Hill Cemetery. The family were the Pall Bearers.

While a sad time it was a chance for many 'old' & getting older cousins to get together and Aunty joan would have been pleased about that.
Grave : Broken Hill NSW - with spouse Alan Blackshaw There seemed to be special bond between the Blackshaws of Chapple Lane and the Niemann's of Blende St.. Aunty Joan and my mother were close sisters.They worked for the school together, played cards and tennis together and we often spent holidays together.They also argued and disagreed at times like sisters will !
Rodney & I both received slug guns and Hoppalong Cassidy suits for Christmas in 1953 when we were holidaying in Albury.
Aunty Joan gave my first watch for my 8th birthday.
She had a special 'magic' ice-cream make which used dry ice for cooling and a well known three milk (powdered, fresh & condensed) recipe.
Aunty Joan and my mother both shared the view that their kids weren't going to be 'spoilt' and they didn't hesitate to give us a 'hiding' with the nearest thing at hand when we 'stepped out of line'.
During 2004 I had the opportunity to drive back from Broken Hill with aunty Joan and she talked about living in a small house with a large family. There were only two main bedrooms in the house. The boys slept out the back and the next eldest slept on the front verandah. The other kids room had a double bed which slept three kids. The eldest always slept on the easiest side to get out, the next younger in the middle and the youngest against the wall. With the arrival of the next child the eldest moved to the verandahs and the youngest to the middle .. and so on.
When it was her turn to sleep on the verandah, she and Uncle Ray would wait until a late night caller to a neighbour (some scandal here) would leave treats in the letter box. She and Uncle Ray would raid the letter box and share in the treats !
Aunty Joan was still playing tennis into her 70's .She was involved in the Pistol club and loved her card games with friends.

Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: Alan BLACKSHAW-557. Joan HOPKINS (BLACKSHAW) and Alan BLACKSHAW were married on 22 April 1941 in Broken Hill NSW.⁹⁵ Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Edith Jane "Edie" HOPKINS (DAVIES)⁷⁷¹ was born in 1886 in Wollongong NSW.⁷⁷² She died on 24 April 1979 at the age of 93 in Sydney NSW.⁷⁷³ She was buried after 24 April 1979 in Sydney NSW (not Rookwood or Woroora - 2005). [NO CHILDREN] Parents: David Thomas HOPKINS-511 and Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS)-513.

Spouse: Unknown first name DAVIES-683. Edith Jane "Edie" HOPKINS (DAVIES) and Unknown first name DAVIES were married unknown in unknown place. Edie did not have any children.Unable to find marriage record in NSWBDM.

Phyllis Muriel HOPKINS (KIRKWOOD) was born in 1910 in Broken Hill NSW. She was educated about 1916 in Broken Hill NSW - North School. She was a housewife in Melbourne - East Ivanhoe in 1956. Coming from Broken Hill we ( Trent Niemann) had never seen the like of two story houses with toilets inside and electric washing machines etc. The house even had a 'bar room' where Graeme and I tested a variety of alcoholic beverages. I saw my first Television in Melbourne in about 1955. Phyllis was a housewife in Lorne Vic - Holiday home in 1957. Lorne was a dream like experience. I couldn't 'get over' the size of and the number of trees and the amount of rain. The surf was a new experience and early- on was 'dumped' many times. Horse riding on the beach was exhilarating as was hitchhiking along the coast with Graeme.
The greated drama was the result of climbing through a window (messing about) and knocking a plaque from the wall which broke into 'a million pieces' . I had to face Uncle Phil when he came down for the week end. He chided me very mildly and only later did I discover he bought it in Italy for 250 pounds ... a small fortune in the 1950's.
She was a housewife, dog breeder in Melbourne - Beaumauris in 1990. She died on 18 May 1992 at the age of 82 in Melbourne Vic. Phyllis was buried after 22 May 1992 in Melbourne Vic.⁷⁷⁴ Grave : Cremated, ashes spread around her last home Aunty Phyllis lived in Melbourne but from time to time flw to Broken Hill for a family visit. She fascinated us Broken Hill kids with her jewellery and always looked like a model in a shop window !
When my Brother Grant needed medical treatment he regularly went to Melbourne. Aunty Phyllis was a second mother to him and I sometimes got to 'tag along' for the trip. Aunty Phyllis always treated us like her own kids and visits to Melbourne were really special. It was during those years I developed a bond with her and in latter years she came to stay with us for a while at Stockport and Berri. She helped me with painting and gardening.
She loved to yarn about the past and play cards. Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: Philip James "Phil" KIRKWOOD-562. Phyllis Muriel HOPKINS (KIRKWOOD) and Philip James "Phil" KIRKWOOD were married in 1939. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.

Elizabeth HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) was born in 1870 in UK - Wales - Glyncoming.⁷⁷⁵

Spouse: Edmund HOPKINS-792. Elizabeth HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) and Edmund HOPKINS were married about 1890 in UK - Wales - Glamorgan. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) was born about 1851 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire possibly. She died on 4 November 1880 at the age of 29 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig.³³ She was buried after 4 November 1880 in UK Wales Llanilid Parish Churchyard Bridgend, Glamorganshire. Grave : Grv 72 Llanilid Parish Churchyard Bridgend, Glamorganshire Parents: .

Spouse: Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS-782. Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) and Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS were married about 1871 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed. Hopkin was a widower by 1881 (census). There were two grandchildren of Hopkin Hopkins' mother, living with her as was Hopkin himself. These children may have belonged to him. Edward (5) and Ann (3) Children were: Edward HOPKINS-800, Ann J HOPKINS-801.

Edna Margaret HOPKINS (READ) was born in 1909 in Broken Hill NSW. She was educated in 1915 in Broken Hill NSW - North School. In 1933 she was a Home duties. Edna died in 1977 at the age of 68 in Broken Hill NSW. She was buried in 1977 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : RC Sec XB R13 Gr36 [Photo] My image of Aunty Edna is in the kitchen with a horde of kids around her, flour everywhere and food either going into or being taken out of the wood fired oven. She loved kids and cooking.
She also loved 'Housie' (a Broken Hill term for Bingo) and regularly attended and seemed always to be winning.
Staying at her home in Silverton was always a great adventure. The lack of electricity made living with kerosine lamps a special event. Anybody moving through a house with 'kero' or 'Tilley' lamps conjured up images of ghosts for a young person ... it did for me. Sleeping three or four kids to a bed was also a special event. Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: 'Jock' John H. READ-561. Edna Margaret HOPKINS (READ) and 'Jock' John H. READ were married in 1933.⁷⁷⁶ Children were: Noel READ-563, Living, Living, Living.