The Anglo-Saxon name Hoppes comes from the son of Robert. In Old English, patronyms were formed by adding a variety of suffixes to personal names, which changed over time and from place to place.
For example, after the Norman Conquest, sunu and sune, which meant son, were the most common patronymic suffixes. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the most common patronymic names included the
word filius, which meant son. By the 14th century, the suffix son had replaced these earlier versions. Surnames that were formed with filius or son were more common in the north of England and it was
here that the number of individuals without surnames was greatest at this time.First found in Somerset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British
colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores
of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United
States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hoppes family emigrate to North America: Thomas Hobbs settled in Virginia in 1635; Andrew Hobbs settled in
Barbados in 1654; Isaac and Hugh Hobbs settled in Virginia in 1654; Sarah Hobbs settled in New England in 1746.
For example, after the Norman Conquest, sunu and sune, which meant son, were the most common patronymic suffixes. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the most common patronymic names included the
word filius, which meant son. By the 14th century, the suffix son had replaced these earlier versions. Surnames that were formed with filius or son were more common in the north of England and it was
here that the number of individuals without surnames was greatest at this time.First found in Somerset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British
colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores
of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United
States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hoppes family emigrate to North America: Thomas Hobbs settled in Virginia in 1635; Andrew Hobbs settled in
Barbados in 1654; Isaac and Hugh Hobbs settled in Virginia in 1654; Sarah Hobbs settled in New England in 1746.
David Snipes and Billie Doris Gilreath (Snipes) Asbury had the following children: 'Bobby', Fred, Debbie & Sandy
David's mother, Florence McKinney Snipes (Alonzo Snipes), was the daughter of Lula Washburn McKinney (1) (Thomas McKinney).
Lula's father, James Henry Washburn (2)(Sythia E. Byrd), was the son of Susannah Hoppes Washburn (3) and Isaac Washburn. This line will start with her.
David's mother, Florence McKinney Snipes (Alonzo Snipes), was the daughter of Lula Washburn McKinney (1) (Thomas McKinney).
Lula's father, James Henry Washburn (2)(Sythia E. Byrd), was the son of Susannah Hoppes Washburn (3) and Isaac Washburn. This line will start with her.
3.
Susannah Hoppes (Washburn) - Mother of James Henry Washburn
3G Grandmother of Bobby Snipes
1815 Lincoln County, North Carolina - ?
She was the daughter of Adam and Catherine (Link) Hoppes.
She married Isaac Washburn.
Susanah Hoppes and Isaac had 9 children.
Mary Ann Washburn
born: April 15, 1837
maried: Merritt Linzey Snipes - Go to 'Snipes' tab for this line.
died: May 15, 1924
James Henry Washburn
born: May 9, 1841
married: Cynthia E. Byrd - Go to 'Washburn' tab for this line.
died: July 6, 1882
Susannah Hoppes (Washburn) - Mother of James Henry Washburn
3G Grandmother of Bobby Snipes
1815 Lincoln County, North Carolina - ?
She was the daughter of Adam and Catherine (Link) Hoppes.
She married Isaac Washburn.
Susanah Hoppes and Isaac had 9 children.
Mary Ann Washburn
born: April 15, 1837
maried: Merritt Linzey Snipes - Go to 'Snipes' tab for this line.
died: May 15, 1924
James Henry Washburn
born: May 9, 1841
married: Cynthia E. Byrd - Go to 'Washburn' tab for this line.
died: July 6, 1882
4.
Adam Hoppes - Father of Susannah Hoppes Washburn 4G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes 1790 in Lincoln County, North Carolina - 1883 He married Catherine Link in Lincoln county, North Carolina on December 3, 1810. Jacob Link was the bondsman and H.Y. Webb is listed as a witness. They had the following children: Susannah, Nancy and Louisa. The 1800 United States Federal Census shows Adam living in Lincoln County, North Carolina with a total household of 7 members. He is listed in the 1812 North Carolina Census in the Lincoln County Regiment, 7th Company. Muster Rolls: NC 1812-1814. The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Adam (79) living in the Grassy Creek Community of Mitchell County with is wife, Catharine (82) and their daughter, Louisa (35). He is listed as a farmer. The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Adam (79) living in Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina as a widower with his daughter, Louisa (55). The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Adam (89) living in Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina with is daughter, Louisa. He is still farming. He died in 1883 in Mitchell County, North Carolina. |
5.
Johann Adam Hoppes - Father of Adam Hoppes
5G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
October 1, 1760 in Lynn, Northampton, Pennsylvania - 1840 McDowell County, NC
He married Hannah Rhyne (1762-1840) in Lincoln County, North Carolina on August 7, 1826. They had the following children: Elizabeth, Catherine, Adam, Dorothy, Jacob, Magdalena, Samuel, Holley, Elvira, Mary, John & George.
The 1800 United States Federal Census shows Adam living in Lincoln County, North Carolina with a total of 7 household members.
The 1830 United States Federal Census shows Adam living in Burke County, North Carolina with a total of 8 household members.
The 1840 United States Federal Census now shows 10 household members.
He died in 1840 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Johann Adam Hoppes - Father of Adam Hoppes
5G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
October 1, 1760 in Lynn, Northampton, Pennsylvania - 1840 McDowell County, NC
He married Hannah Rhyne (1762-1840) in Lincoln County, North Carolina on August 7, 1826. They had the following children: Elizabeth, Catherine, Adam, Dorothy, Jacob, Magdalena, Samuel, Holley, Elvira, Mary, John & George.
The 1800 United States Federal Census shows Adam living in Lincoln County, North Carolina with a total of 7 household members.
The 1830 United States Federal Census shows Adam living in Burke County, North Carolina with a total of 8 household members.
The 1840 United States Federal Census now shows 10 household members.
He died in 1840 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
6.
Johannes Micheal Happes - Father of Johan Adam Hoppes
6G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1708 - Heidelbert, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany in 1708 - March 15, 1787 Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvanie
He was the son of Michael & Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Happes.
He married Catharine Barbara Machler (1726-1804) and they had the following children: Catherine Barbara, Johannes Michael, Nicholaus, Johann Adam, Eva Elizabeth, Jacob, Henry, John and Heinrich.
He is listed on the Passenger & Immigration Lists Index as arriving in Pennsylvania in 1751.
The Pennsylvania Church Records of the Oley Hill Church of Berks County show that their son, Johann Adam, was born on October 1, 1760 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Johannes died on March 15, 1787 in Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Johannes Micheal Happes - Father of Johan Adam Hoppes
6G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1708 - Heidelbert, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany in 1708 - March 15, 1787 Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvanie
He was the son of Michael & Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Happes.
He married Catharine Barbara Machler (1726-1804) and they had the following children: Catherine Barbara, Johannes Michael, Nicholaus, Johann Adam, Eva Elizabeth, Jacob, Henry, John and Heinrich.
He is listed on the Passenger & Immigration Lists Index as arriving in Pennsylvania in 1751.
The Pennsylvania Church Records of the Oley Hill Church of Berks County show that their son, Johann Adam, was born on October 1, 1760 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Johannes died on March 15, 1787 in Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania.