William H. Hodgkins

William Henry Hodgkins (June 9, 1840 – September 24, 1905) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts State Senate,^[4] as a member^[7] and President^[7][8] of the Somerville, Massachusetts, Common Council^[6] and as the eighth Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts.^[1][2]

Preceded byCharles G. Pope

Succeeded byAlbion A. Perry

Preceded byJames A. Bailey, Jr.^[5]

Succeeded byFranklin A. Huntress^[5]

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William Henry Hodgkins
8th Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts[1][2]
In office 1892[1] – January 6, 1896[3]
Preceded by	Charles G. Pope
Succeeded by	Albion A. Perry
Member of the Massachusetts State Senate[4][5] Third Middlesex District[5]
In office 1898[5]–1899[5]
Preceded by	James A. Bailey, Jr.[5]
Succeeded by	Franklin A. Huntress[5]
Majority	2,891 (1898).[6]
President of the Somerville, Massachusetts Common Council[6]
In office 1874[6]–1874[6]
Preceded by	Charles G. Pope[7]
Succeeded by	Samuel M. Pennock[8]
Member of the Somerville, Massachusetts Common Council[7] Ward 3[6][7]
In office 1873[7]–1874[7]
Personal details
Born	June 9, 1840[9] Charlestown, Massachusetts[6]
Died	September 24, 1905 (aged 65)[9]
Party	Republican[6]
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America Union[4]
Years of service	July 22, 1862[6]-June 8, 1865[6]
Rank	Second Lieutenant, (October 17, 1862); First Lieutenant and Adjutant, (October 23, 1863); Captain (May 6, 1864); Brevet Major, (March 25, 1865).[4]
Unit	Army of the Cumberland[4] *Company B Thirty-sixth Massachusetts Infantry[4]
Battles/wars	American Civil War, *Battle of Fort Stedman[4]

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