Charles Ferren Hopkins
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
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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 was elected in 1880 as Mayor of Boonton, New Jersey.[1]
Charles Ferren Hopkins Sr. | |
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Hopkins c. 1865 | |
| Born | May 16, 1842 |
| Died | February 14, 1934 (aged 91) |
Branch | Army |
Service years | 1861–1865 |
Rank |  |
| Unit |  Company I, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry |
Conflicts | Battle 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.[2] He was married in about 1867; his wife died in 1931.[1] Four daughters survived him, and three sons: Emmet, Frank, and Charles Ferren Hopkins Jr. (1884–1956).[1][2] He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Boonton.[1]
