Name Charles Hopkins | ||
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Died February 14, 1934, New Jersey, United States | ||
Charles Ferren Hopkins Sr. (May 16, 1842 – February 14, 1934) was the last surviving Union Civil War soldier in New Jersey that was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He served as Mayor of Boonton, New Jersey.
Biography
He was born on May 16, 1842, in Hope Township, New Jersey to Nathan Hopkins (1811–1889) and Ann Wilson and he had a brother, John Robertson Hopkins (1844–1885). He served as Mayor of Boonton, New Jersey. He had a son, Charles Ferren Hopkins Jr. (1884–1956). He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Boonton.
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