Samuel H. Hoopes (July 24, 1811 – August 26, 1892) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1871.

Samuel H. Hoopes
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1871–1871
Serving with Joseph C. Keech and Levi Prizer
Preceded byJames C. Roberts, Abel Darlington, Joseph C. Keech
Succeeded byJoseph C. Keech and Levi Prizer
Personal details
Born(1811-07-24)July 24, 1811
Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1892(1892-08-26) (aged 81)
Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeLondon Grove Friends Burial Ground
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Biography

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Samuel H. Hoopes was born on July 24, 1811, in Chester, Pennsylvania.[1]

Hoopes was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1871.[1][2]

He worked as a farmer.[1] In 1891, he was a director of the National Bank of Chester County.[3]

Hoopes died on August 26, 1892, in Chester. He was buried at London Grove Friends Burial Ground in Kennett Square.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "S. H. Hoopes". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  3. ^ "The Smartest Very Old Men". The Inquirer. April 4, 1891. p. 1. Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.