Gordon George Hopkins oral history interview conducted by Peter Chant on 20 Sep. 1977.

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Object Description

Object Name

Oral History

Recording

Object ID

SR-104

Title

Gordon George Hopkins oral history interview conducted by Peter Chant on 20 Sep. 1977.

Extent

1 audio cassette.

Date

20 Sep. 1977.

Description

SR-104: Tracks 1 - 5 discuss the Hopkins family, including Levi Hopkins and Elizabeth Cuff. The Hossack grist mill and the Forslund family are mentioned. Herbert Hopkins and May Porter are also mentioned.
Tracks 6 - 7 discuss Hopkins' life, including his wife Nancy Shearing and her family. The Hopkins farm is described.
Tracks 8 - 10 discuss childhood in Langley, including fishing and school.

People/Subject

Hopkins (family)

The Charles Hopkins family were pioneer settlers in Bentinck, B.C., and later were early residents of the Otter area of Langley, B.C.
Term Source: BCAUL

Hopkins, Gordon George

Gordon George Hopkins was the son of Charles Herbert and May Hopkins (nee Porter). He married Nancy Shearing in 1940, and they had 3 daughters: Constance Faith, born in 1941, Bernice Eunice, born in 1942, and an adopted daughter, Pamelia Helen, adopted at 6 months' of age in 1958.

Hopkins, Levi

Levi Hopkins was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1846. He came to Canada and married Elizabeth, who was born in Gray County, Ontario, in 1856. They had 7 children :
See Also: Hopkins (family)

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