Stephen Hopkins (politician)
Stephen Hopkins | |
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| 28th, 30th, 32nd, and 34th Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
| In office 1755–1757 | |
| Preceded by | William Greene |
| Succeeded by | William Greene |
| In office 1758–1762 | |
| Preceded by | William Greene |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Ward |
| In office 1763–1765 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Ward |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Ward |
| In office 1767–1768 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Ward |
| Succeeded by | Josias Lyndon |
| 3rd, 5th, and 17th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
| In office May 1751 – May 1755 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Babcock |
| Succeeded by | Francis Willet |
| In office August 1755 – May 1756 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Willet |
| Succeeded by | John Gardner |
| In office June 1770 – October 1775 | |
| Preceded by | James Helme |
| Succeeded by | John Cooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1707 Providence, Colony of Rhode Island |
| Died | July 13, 1785 (aged 78) Providence, State of Rhode Island |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Sarah Scott (2) Anne Smith |
| Relations | Martha Hopkins Round (sister)[1] Esek Hopkins, brother |
| Occupation | Surveyor, Politician, Chief Justice, Congressional Delegate, Governor |
| Known for | signer of the United States Declaration of Independence |
| Signature | |
Stephen Hopkins (March 7, 1707 – July 13, 1785) was a Founding Father of the United States.[2] He served as governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, and was a signer of both the Continental Association and Declaration of Independence. Hopkins was from a prominent Rhode Island family. His grandfather, William Hopkins, was an influential colonial politician, while his great-grandfather Thomas Hopkins was among the original settlers of Providence Plantations. Thomas sailed from England in 1635 alongside his cousin, Benedict Arnold, who later became the first governor of the Rhode Island colony under the Royal Charter of 1663.
References
- ↑ Romig, Walter (1973). Michigan Place Names. 081431838X: Wayne State University Press. p. 272. ISBN 9780814318386. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ↑ Bernstein, Richard B. (2009). "Appendix: The Founding Fathers, A Partial List". The Founding Fathers Reconsidered. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 176–180. ISBN 978-0199832576.