Thomas C. Hopkins (died May 5, 1948) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1912 to 1914.
Thomas C. Hopkins | |
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_(cropped).png) Hopkins (c. 1911) | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | May 5, 1948 Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Darlington Cemetery Darlington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marie M. LeGare |
| Relatives | Thomas Chew Hopkins (grandfather) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editThomas C. Hopkins was born to Cassandra Lee (née Grover) and W. Worthington Hopkins. His father was a physician. His grandfather was Thomas Chew Hopkins, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1843 and 1865.[1][2]
Career
editHopkins was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1912 to 1914.[3] Hopkins ran for re-election in 1915, but was defeated by Thomas H. Ward by a margin of 10 votes.[4] Hopkins contested the election, but was unsuccessful in his case.[5][6][7]
Personal life
editHopkins married Marie M. LeGare. Hopkins lived at Gover's Hill in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[1][8]
Hopkins died on May 5, 1948, at his home, the Repulta Farm in Govers Hill Road in Havre de Grace. He was buried at Darlington Cemetery.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Harford Democratic Candidates for House". The Baltimore Sun. October 29, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ William Biddle Atkinson, ed. (1878). The Physicians and Surgeons of the United States. Philadelphia C. Robson. p. 244. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Mix-Up in Harford". The Baltimore Sun. November 4, 1915. p. 2. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hopkins Start Contest". The Baltimore Sun. December 29, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hopkins Contest On". The Baltimore Sun. February 3, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hopkins Loses His Case". The Baltimore Sun. February 16, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Hopkins". The Baltimore Sun. May 8, 1948. p. 15. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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