Thomas Chew Hopkins

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.

For his grandson, Maryland politician, see Thomas C. Hopkins.

Thomas Chew Hopkins
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1865–1866
In office
1842–1843
Personal details
Born1808 (1808)
near Darlington, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1876(1876-10-12) (aged 67–68)
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse
Priscilla Worthington
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(m. 1834)​
ChildrenJ. T. C. Hopkins
RelativesThomas C. Hopkins (grandson)
Alma materUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine (MD)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • physician

Early life

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

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

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
  1. "Harford Democratic Candidates for House". The Baltimore Sun. October 29, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. 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.open access
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  4. "Mr. J. T. C. Hopkins, Jr. Now Bank President". The Aegis. January 26, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "The New School Board for Harford County, MD". The Baltimore Sun. April 18, 1868. p. 4. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "School Commissioner Appointed". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 16, 1892. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Will of Mrs. Creswell". The Midland Journal. August 29, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. "Beloved Citizen Dies". The Aegis. September 22, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  9. "Death of Dr. Hopkins". The Aegis and Intelligencer. October 20, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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