Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Hopson, Edwin R. August 31, 1823 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Hopson, Edwin R., Dolgeville.  Alvarius Hopson came frmo Wallingford, Conn., 
to Salisbury in the spring of 1793.  He purchased land, build a saw-mill and 
followed agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred on his farm 
southeast of Salisbury Center in the year 1825.  He was the father of six sons 
and five daughters, all noted for their large symmetrical stature, physical 
strength, activity and determination.  E. R. Hopson, a great-grandson of 
Alvarius Hopson, was born in Salisbury August 31, 1823.  His grandfather's 
name was David, and he was one of the six sons of Alvarius, who came with 
their father from Connecticut.  His father, James Hopson second, was born in 
Salisbury January 6, 1800.  He was an influential farmer and filled many 
important public positions, and died in 1860.  E.R. Hopson was married October 
24, 1844, to Deborah Thompson of Saratoga county, who died January 11, 1856, 
leaving two sons, viz:  Elton J., born June 30. 1851, and George D., born 
December 30, 1855.  On February 18, 1857, Mr. Hopson was married to Jane 
Lamberson, of Salisbury, by whom he has one daughter, Lizzie, who married 
Jesse F. Weatherwax, of Little Falls.  E.R. Hopson is an extensive owner of 
dairy land, and is largely interested in the Cold Creek cheese factory, 
located near Dolgeville.  His two sons are located on his farms, and he has 
personally managed the factory for the last thirty years.  He has filled the 
position of trustee of Dolgeville since the organization of the town, where he 
now resides, and is treasurer and manager of the Dolgeville Coal Company.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.


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