Re: Hopcraft (Hopcroft, Hobcroft, Hobcrofte) Wallace Hopcraft
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Hopcraft (Hopcroft, Hobcroft, Hobcrofte) Wallace Hopcraft
Paula Hopcraft / Hazen 6/25/11
Hi,
My grandmother's maiden name is Hopcraft and we still live in the Muskoka region. I've looked at my tree and have realized that my 2nd great grandfather and Wallace were actually brothers. Well, I guess actually step-brothers since William was adopted into the Hopcraft family. I was wondering if you knew anything about William Base or his lost sister?
To answer your question as to why the Hopcraft's came over, well I'm not entirely sure. It seems that John and Elizabeth just went with their children from England and just decided to settle in the Muskoka area. There could've been a number of reasons - arable land, cheap plots of land, etc. I'm not quite sure of the main reason though.
If you or anybody you know know's ANYTHING about William or his sister please let me know. Thank you.