Thomas Chew Hopkins (1808 – October 12, 1876) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1842 to 1843 and from 1865 to 1866.
Thomas Chew Hopkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1865–1866 | |
| In office 1842–1843 Serving with Francis Butler, Luther M. Jarrett, Coleman Yellott, William J. Polk, William B. Stephenson | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1808 near Darlington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1876 (aged 67–68) Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Priscilla Worthington
(m. 1834) |
| Children | J. T. C. Hopkins |
| Relatives | Thomas C. Hopkins (grandson) |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) |
| Occupation |
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Early life edit
Thomas Chew Hopkins[1] was born in 1808 near Darlington, Maryland.[2] He studied medicine under Dr. Robert Allen of Cecil County. Hopkins graduated as a member of the 1829–30 class of the University of Maryland School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine.[2]
Career edit
Hopkins practiced medicine in Cecil County for about a year and then moved his practice to Harford County, and practiced in Havre de Grace for most of the remainder of his life.[2] He was a member of the Medical Society of Harford County.[2]
Hopkins served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1842 to 1843 and from 1865 to 1866.[2][3]
Hopkins helped organize the Havre de Grace Bank in 1841.[4] Hopkins was a member of the Harford County school board in 1868.[5]
Personal life edit
Hopkins married Priscilla Worthington in 1834 and had children, including D. W., Ellen and J. T. C. Hopkins.[2][6][7][8] His grandson was Thomas C. Hopkins, who also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1]
Hopkins died of typhoid fever on October 12, 1876, at his home in Havre de Grace.[9]
References edit
- ^ a b "Harford Democratic Candidates for House". The Baltimore Sun. October 29, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Forwood, W. Stump (December 8, 1876). "Remarks Upon The Death of Dr. Thomas C. Hopkins". The Aegis and Intelligencer. p. 1. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Mr. J. T. C. Hopkins, Jr. Now Bank President". The Aegis. January 26, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The New School Board for Harford County, MD". The Baltimore Sun. April 18, 1868. p. 4. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "School Commissioner Appointed". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 16, 1892. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Will of Mrs. Creswell". The Midland Journal. August 29, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Beloved Citizen Dies". The Aegis. September 22, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Dr. Hopkins". The Aegis and Intelligencer. October 20, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
