Charles Ferren Hopkins

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.[1]

Charles Ferren Hopkins Sr.
Hopkins c. 1865
Born(1842-05-16)May 16, 1842
Hope Township, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1934(1934-02-14) (aged 91)
Boonton, New Jersey
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1861–1865
Rank
E-05Sergeant
Unit Company I, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Crampton's Gap, Battle of Cold Harbor
Awards

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).[2] He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Boonton.[1]

References
  1. "Charles F. Hopkins Dies In New Jersey. State's Only Survivor of Civil War. Holding Congressional Medal of Honor. Once Mayor of Boonton. Modestly Declined to Apply for the Medal Until Thirty Years After It Was Awarded". The New York Times. February 15, 1934. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  2. "C.F. Hopkins, Civic Leader in Boonton". Daily Record (Morristown). November 23, 1956. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
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