Stephen was a signer of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. He was a Governor of his state for 9 years then 21 years a Chancellor of Rhode Island College.Stephen, served on the Committee of the Saftey and as a delegate to the First Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was active and unwearied in his exertions for the public good throughout his life. He was born in Scituate; died in Providence, R.I. He was also the Governor of his state for 9 yrs, and the Chancellor of Rhode Island College for 21 yrs.

1. Rufus HOPKINS b. 10 Feb 1726/1727.
2. John HOPKINS b. 6 Nov 1728.
3. Ruth HOPKINS b. 11 Oct 1731.
4. Lydia HOPKINS b. 6 Jan 1732/1733.
5. Simon HOPKINS b. 26 Aug 1736.
6. George HOPKINS b. 11 Jan 1738/1739.