William B. Hopkins (August 2, 1842 – March 25, 1909) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1890 to 1892 and from 1900 to 1901.

Early life

William B. Hopkins was born on August 2, 1842, at the family homestead near Trappe Church in Harford County, Maryland, to Amanda (née Dallam) and J. Lee Hopkins. His second cousin once removed was Richard Dallam. At the age of 17, his father died and he took over the farm.

William B. Hopkins (Maryland politician)

Career

Hopkins was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1890 to 1892 and from 1900 to 1901.

William B. Hopkins (Maryland politician)

Hopkins was a farmer.

William B. Hopkins (Maryland politician)

Personal life

At the age of 29, Hopkins married Elizabeth Stephenson, adopted daughter of William B. Stephenson. They had four children, J. Lee, William Stephenson, Annie W. and Francina "Fannie" H. Silver. After William B. Stephenson died, his wife was bequeathed his farm near Lapidum and they lived there. He was a member of Rock Run United Methodist Church.

Hopkins died on March 25, 1909, in Garland, near Havre de Grace. He was buried at Rock Run Cemetery.

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1842 births

1909 deaths

Politicians from Harford County, Maryland

Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates

Farmers from Maryland

Methodists from Maryland

19th-century American farmers

19th-century American politicians

20th-century American politicians