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Vol. XX, Deed Book 2, p.77 Eleazar Arnold, Justice, & Thomas Hopkins, Lieftenant, take into custody the care of their aged mother-in-law, Elizabeth Smith. 7 Jan 1706.
[The term "mother-in-law" was sometimes a term of respect and had a different meaning in this time frame, meaning they were bound by law to take care of the elderly lady as if she were their mother and there is no kinship. Eleazar Arnold was at that time one of the five Trustee of the town, but Thomas Hopkins was not.]
p.141-142. John Smith, Mason, now deceased left two home shares of land (each about 5 acres) and ten acres in the Tract called the Neck, and his livestock and personal goods to his wife Elizabeth for her use during her lifetime. Will dated 26 Mar 1687. She, being very weak and aged, can no longer care for herself and her son Benjamin who cannot care for himself; therefore she assigns the Trustees of the town of Providence her property to order and dispose of for the support & maintenance of herself and Benjamin. 17 Jan 1705.

Marriage	1 Apr 1678	Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island - Thomas Hopkins
Death	Aft Aug 1724

Spouse

Thomas Hopkins (1650 - 1718)

Father	John Smith [Mason] ( - 1687)
Mother	Elizabeth [Smith] ( - 1706)
Sibling	Leonard Smith ( - 1689)
Sibling	John "Jameco" Smith (1625 - 1661)
Sibling	Eleanor Smith ( - 1722)
Sibling	Joseph Smith ( - )
Sibling	Benjamin Smith ( - 1707)