Thomas C. Hopkins

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.

For his grandfather, Maryland politician and physician, see Thomas Chew Hopkins.

Thomas C. Hopkins
Hopkins (c. 1911)
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1912–1914
Personal details
Died(1948-05-05)May 5, 1948
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeDarlington Cemetery
Darlington, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarie M. LeGare
RelativesThomas Chew Hopkins (grandfather)
OccupationPolitician

Early life

Thomas 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

Hopkins 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

Hopkins 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
  1. "Harford Democratic Candidates for House". The Baltimore Sun. October 29, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. 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.
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  4. "Mix-Up in Harford". The Baltimore Sun. November 4, 1915. p. 2. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "Hopkins Start Contest". The Baltimore Sun. December 29, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Hopkins Contest On". The Baltimore Sun. February 3, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Hopkins Loses His Case". The Baltimore Sun. February 16, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. "Hopkins". The Baltimore Sun. May 8, 1948. p. 15. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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