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J. T. C. Hopkins

1843 – 1922

American politician and lawyer

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Lived 1843 – 1922 (aged 79). J. T. C. Hopkins was an American politician and lawyer.

John Thomas Chew Hopkins (March 20, 1843 – September 19, 1922) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1870.

Early life John Thomas Chew Hopkins was born March 20, 1843, to Priscilla (née Worthington) and Thomas Chew Hopkins. He graduated from St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. He read law under Stevenson Archer and was admitted to the bar in 1865.

Career Hopkins was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1870. He served as the state's attorney of Harford County from 1871 to 1879.

Hopkins was one of the founders and the first president of the Second National Bank of Bel Air. He served as deputy collector at the Port of Baltimore during President Grover Cleveland's second administration.

Hopkins died on September 19, 1922, at the age of 79, at his home in Bel Air. He was buried at Darlington Cemetery.

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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates

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Who was J. T. C. Hopkins?

American politician and lawyer (1843–1922)

When was J. T. C. Hopkins born?

J. T. C. Hopkins was born on 20 March 1843.

When did J. T. C. Hopkins die?

J. T. C. Hopkins died on 19 September 1922.

What was J. T. C. Hopkins's occupation?

J. T. C. Hopkins was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was J. T. C. Hopkins?

J. T. C. Hopkins was American.

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· Wikipedia: J. T. C. Hopkins

· Wikidata: Q117084688

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