Bio of HOPKINS, Frederick J., Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical

F. J. HOPKINS (Frederick J. Hopkins) - Vol II, pg 393-394
F. J. Hopkins came to Minneapolis over forty years ago and through the steps of
an orderly progression has worked his way upward 'in business circles until he
is now treasurer and a director in one of the large mercantile enterprises of
the city. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and in the public schools of
that state he acquired his education. Believing that the Northwest offered
excellent opportunities for advancement, he came to Minneapolis and entered the
employ of the firm of Janney, Semple, Hill & Company, conducting one of the
leading wholesale hardware establishments of the city, first working as
assistant bookkeeper. His ability and trustworthiness won for him merited
promotion and he was advanced to the position of head bookkeeper, afterward
becoming credit man, while he is now serving as treasurer and is on the board of
directors, although he still acts in the capacity of credit man. His record is
an unusual one, for throughout his business career he has been identified with
this house, and his long retention in its service is indisputable proof of his
fidelity and efficiency.
Mr. Hopkins has been married twice. He first wedded Miss Helen M. Jones of
Utica, New York, and they became the parents of two daughters: Mrs. W. F.
Potter, now a resident of New York city; and Mrs. M. S. Denman of Des Moines,
Iowa. Following the demise of his first wife, Mr. Hopkins married Miss Fanny
Trezevant of Marietta, Georgia, whose ancestors were French Huguenots, and the
family, which is an old and prominent one in the south, was established in
America three hundred years ago. Mrs. Hopkins is a member of St. Paul's
Episcopal church and her husband is affiliated with the Westminster Presbyterian
church. He is a member of the Minne­apolis, Minikahda and Automobile clubs and
his political allegiance is given to the republican party. He is a devotee of
the rod and gun and has done considerable deep sea fishing, finding recreation
and enjoyment in outdoor sports. He gives his best efforts to anything that he
undertakes and thoroughness and devotion to duty are his outstanding
characteristics. Honorable purpose has guided him in all of his business
relations and what he has accomplished represents the fit utilization of his
innate powers and talents. He is recognized as a capable and enterprising
business man and a public-spirited and progressive citizen, and his personal
qualities are such that he has gained the warm friendship of many.