Career
Born in Goochland County, Virginia near Goochland Court House as a son of the Episcopal minister Charles Hopkins, he represented Powhatan County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body"s Speaker from 1848 until 1850.
Born in Goochland County, Virginia near Goochland Court House as a son of the Episcopal minister Charles Hopkins, he represented Powhatan County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body"s Speaker from 1848 until 1850.
