Hooper Bishop (1762-1861) served in the Massachusetts militia as a private in several units. From June-September 1779, he served with Captain John Capenter's Company in Springfield. From October-November 1779, he served in Captain Caleb Keeps Company, Colonel Israel Chapen's Regiment. In troops to reinforce the Continental Army under the command of Captain George Webb. He completed his service in Captain Abel King's Company, Colonel Sear's Regiment. Hooper Bishop was born in Brimfield, Massachusetts, on March 22, 1762. He married Betsey Hyes and they had four children, two sons and two daughters. He moved to Novi, Michigan, sometime before 1840. At the time of his death, he had a wooden leg and was blind. Hooper Bishop died April 3, 1861, and is buried in the Novi Cemetery, located in Novi, Oakland County, Michigan.
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