Bio of Hopkins, William Henry (b.1840) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Hopkins, William Henry, merchant at Weaver, was born at Villenovia, New
York, in 1840. Mr. Hopkins is one of our self-made men, having attended
school but very little. In 1861 he visited Minneiska, and opened up a
store, and the old maxim, Fortune favors the brave, held good in his case,
for ever since he has prospered. At present he owns a fine brick block,
44x65 in Weaver, and deals in general merchandise and machinery. In
politics he is independent, voting for good men without respect to party.
He married Rachel E. Montgomery, of Lake City, and they have three
children: Joseph William, now at Casselton, Dakota Territory; Mary E. and
Susie, both attending school at Winona.
War of Rebellion (Civil War)