About James G. Hopkins
Lived 1801 – 1860 (aged 59). James G. Hopkins was an American politician.
James G. Hopkins (June 15, 1801 – July 6, 1860) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life He lived in Ogdensburg, New York. He married Elizabeth Rosseel (1813–1864). He was Clerk of St. Lawrence County from 1826 to 1831.
He was a Whig member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) from 1840 to 1843, sitting in the 63rd, 64th, 65th and 66th New York State Legislatures.
He was Secretary of the Northern Railroad Company.
He died while on vacation at Saratoga Springs, New York, and was buried at the Ogdensburg Cemetery.
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Who was James G. Hopkins?
American politician (1801-1860)
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James G. Hopkins was born on 15 June 1801.
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James G. Hopkins died on 6 July 1860.
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James G. Hopkins was a politician.
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