Biography

1824 -


HOPKINS, James W., a Representative from Philadelphia County; born, circa 1824 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; house carpenter; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1862, 1863 and 1864 terms; elected, select council, Philadelphia city (1867-1870); chair, Philadelphia County Democratic Convention (1869). 


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