1850 census Henry's family listed on same dwelling as Roswell Viets, Roswell family 286, Henry Hopkins family 287, Gardner Hopkins dwelling 285
1860 census Henry next to Gardner, Roswell Viets missing and Henry has a new wife.
1874 Plat map has F. Viets & Barzellia Viets bordering Henry's land.

He sailed the Great Lakes for the greater part of his life and was first mate on the Walbridge on Lake Erie, as well as first mate on other boats. (Hopkins genealogy)