Background
Hopkins, Benjamin Franklin was born on June 13, 1876 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of David J. and Mary J. (Jeffreys) Hopkins.
Hopkins, Benjamin Franklin was born on June 13, 1876 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of David J. and Mary J. (Jeffreys) Hopkins.
Student Central High School, Western Reserve Academy and Adelbert College, Western Reserve University
Began as worker in steel mills. In association with brother, developed and built Belt Lincolnshire Railroad (now owned by New York City Railroad), Cleveland, Belt & Terminal Realty Company. Founded Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company, 1919, president, director 1919-1948, now chairman.
Member Society Automotive Engineers, Cleveland Engineering Society. Clubs: Union, Country, Shaker Heights Country, Cleveland Athletic (Cleveland).
Married Evelyn Lower, June 5, 1912. Children: David Jeffreys, Benjamin Franklin, John Brooks.