Background
Hopkins, Erastus was born on June 9, 1867 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of W. S. B. and E. S. (Peck) Hopkins.
Hopkins, Erastus was born on June 9, 1867 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of W. S. B. and E. S. (Peck) Hopkins.
Graduate Williams College, 1890, Master of Arts, 1893, postgraduate studies Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Bachelor of Science, 1893, Master of Science, 1900.
Engaged in practice as chemist since 1893. Special examiner for United States and chemist in charge United States laboratories (customs) at Boston, 1897-1900. Now general manager, secretary and treasurer Lake Helen Manufacturing Company, manufacturers Cassava and oomptie flour starches.
Member Sigma Phi, Society Chemical Industry, American Chemical Society Mayor Lake Helen since 1905.
Married September 17, 1902, Anna L. Colvin, Enfield, Connecticut.