COMPILATION OF PUBLISHED HOPPES BIOGRAPHIES
1112 John Hoppes
11121 Elijah Hoppes
11123 John H. Hoppes
11124 James W. Hoppes
1113 Henton Hoppes
1116 Henry Hoppes
11235 Francis M. Hoppes
21112 Augustus A. Hoppes
211114 Augustus P. Hoppes
21252 Charles Henry Hoppes
21354 John J. Hoppes
21412 Joseph S. Hoppes
2142 Andrew Hoppes
21631 Warner L. Hoppus
2441 Elias Hoppes
24412 George T. Hoppes
2632 James Hoppis
Numbering System: First digit, 1 = Georg Happes * 1715; 2 = Michael Happes *1722;
Each digit represents one generation;
Second, third, etc. digits = order of boys in family where 1 = oldest boy,etc.
Biographical + Historical Record of Jay + Blackford Counties, Indiana 1887, page 628.
1112 JOHN HOPPES
John Hoppes, who has been identified with the interests of Jay county for almost half a century, was born in Fayette County. Ohio, December 6, 1815, a son of John and Nancy (Brown) Hoppes, the father a native of South Carolina, and the mother born in Ohio. They were married in Ohio, in which State the father died. The mother died some time before in Jay County, while on a visit to the home of our subject. John Hoppes, the subject of this sketch, was reared and married in his native State, and in August, 1842, with his wife and two children started with his household goods packed in a wagon, from Fayette County, Ohio, for Jay County, Indiana, bringing with them three cows and twenty head of sheep. After a tedious journey over rough and muddy roads, they arrived at their destination, and settled on a tract of 160 acres of wild land in Richland Township. Mr. Hoppes had come to the county the year before, and erected a hewed log house 22 x 24 feet in dimensions, on his land, this being at the time the largest house in Jay County. The stock was then allowed to roam at large, and many a time our subject had to go a distance of two or three miles to find his horse before going to work. Just after their arrival in the county one of his horses got away, and he had to follow it through the State of Ohio, and almost to Covington, Kentucky, before capturing it, thus leaving his family for three days, before their goods had been unpacked. Among his stock was a pet colt which he found on his way back, in a field of cats near Deerfield. Many were the hardships and privations they experienced in their pioneer home. Their trading was done at Fairview, and the nearest water mill was at Mississinewa, to which place they carried their grist on horseback. Game of all kinds was in abundance, and night was made hideous with the howling of the wolves and other wild animals. Mr. Hoppes did not spend his time hunting, but devoted his attention to clearing his land and making a home for his family. By persevering industry and excellent management he has succeeded well in life, and is numbered among the most prosperous farmers in Richland township, he having started his sons in life, and he sill has 132 acres of choice land. Where he makes his home. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes, six of whom survive, all living within a mile of the parental homestead. They are as follows - Elijah, who married Elizabeth Phillips; Sylvester, who married Emeline Dougherty; John Henry married Mitchell Hollowell; James William married Emma Rowe; Peter married Daisy Racer; and Nancy Jane, wife of Albert Clore. Mr. Hoppes has aided materially in the advancement of his county's interests. When the Pan Handle road was being built through here, and when he was less able to give than at any other time, he donated eighty acres of land, and $100 in cash, and also put in a great deal of tile along the road for which he never received and remuneration. In politics he casts his suffrage with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Dunkard church.
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Biographical + Historical Record of Jay + Blackford Counties, Indiana 1887, page 516
11124 JAMES W. HOPPES
James W. Hoppes, an active and enterprising agriculturist, engaged in farming in Richland Township, was born on the homestead farm of his father, John Hoppes, in the same township, January 4, 1849. He is the fourth son of a family of six children, five sons and one daughter. He is of German extraction on his father's side. His great-grandfather, George Hoppes, was born in Germany, October 27, 1744, and was married to Elizabeth Miller. George Hoppes emigrated to this country shortly before the Revolutionary War, settling in North Carolina. He was by occupation a blacksmith, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, under General Washington. After the war he moved to Gallia County, Ohio. To him was born eight children - George, John (the grandfather of the subject of this sketch), Daniel, Isaac, Elizabeth, Henry, Mary, and Jacob. George settled in Meigs County, Ohio, and John, in Fayette County, in the same State, while Daniel, Isaac, Henry and Jacob moved to Indiana. John Hoppes, the father of the subject of this sketch, settled in Jay County, Indiana on the 22nd day of August, 1842, and settled on the farm on which he now resides. John Hoppes married Sarah Caylor. The subject of this sketch was married in Fayette County, Ohio, on the 18th day of January, 1872, to Miss Emma Rowe, who was born May 12, 1849, a daughter of Nathan and Margaret Rowe, who were natives of Fayette County, Ohio, both now deceased. The subject of this sketch, a few years since, bought seven head of thoroughbred short-horn cattle at Cynthiana, Kentucky, which he brought to Jay County, this being the first herd-book registered animals of that strain brought to Jay County. His public sale of short-horns attracted considerable attention. Politically Mr. Hoppes is a staunch Democrat, and is identified in the counsel of that party. In advocating Democratic principles he is outspoken and frank, never leaving any one in doubt as to his opinion upon any matter of public interest.
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Biographical + Historical Record of Jay + Blackford Counties, Indiana 1887, page 461
11121 ELIJAH HOPPES
One of the leading agriculturists of Jay County, residing on Section 18, Jefferson Twnshp., was born in Fayette County, Ohio, July 8, 1840, a son of John + Sarah Hoppes. When he was 3 yrs. of age his parents settled in Richland Twnshp., near his present residence, and there he grew to manhood, his youth being spent in assisting his father on the farm where he learned lessons of persevering industry which have been of benefit to him in later life. He was united in marriage in his nineteenth year to Miss Elizabeth E. Phillips, the date of their marriage being Jan. 6, 1859. Mrs. Hoppes was born in Highland County, Ohio, a daughter of Asa F. + Mary Phillips, with whom she came to Jay Cty, Ind., when about 12 yrs. of age. Her mother is deceased, and her father is now a resident of Redkey, Jay Cty. Nine children have been born to Mr. + Mrs. Hoppes- Sarah Jane, wife of Elias Steed, of Jefferson Township; Mary S. died in infancy; Cyrus E., a school teacher, living with his parents, Tellitha G., wife of Edmund Bergdoll, of Knox Twnshp., Osta V., Rosa A., Wilber G., Bertha J. + Hattie L. the last five living at home. In 1863 Mr. Hoppes volunteered in defense of the Union, but his wife's health at that time caused him to send as a substitute James Collett, of Pike Twnshp. Before the war was over Mr. Hoppes was drafted, but his business + family again made it necessary to furnish a substitute which he did in the person of Henry C. Decker, of Henry Cty. Ind. Mr. Hoppes commenced life for himself on 65 acres of land, the part of the homestead on which he now resides, which had been given him by his father. About 8 acres of this tract had been cleared and a small log cabin built, the former house of Jacob Smith, one of Jefferson Twnshp's old pioneers. From this small beginning he has become one of the wealthiest men in his township, considering his age, and the fact that his property, with the exception of the original 65 acres has been acquired by his own efforts, his progress has no parallel in the county. His real estate covers 450 acres which may be said to be divided into four farms, although all join each other, and all are located on section 18, Jefferson Twnshp. Of his land 250 acres is cleared of the timber and very productive, the balance cleared of the underbrush and seeded, it being used for pasturage. His large substantial brick residence is one of the best farm houses in the county, his other farm buildings being correspondingly good. In politics he has always affiliated with the Democratic, being reared in the principles of that party. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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11123 JOHN H. HOPPES, (Record of Jay + Blackford Counties), page 474
Residing on section 19, Jefferson Twnshp. is a native of Jay County, Ind. Born in Richland Twnshp., Oct. 5, 1847, a son of John + Sarah (Caylor) Hoppes. His youth was spent in farm labor on the old homestead in Richland Twnshp., he remaining with his parents until attaining the age of 22 years. He was then married Nov. 14, 1869, to Miss Mary M. Hollowell, who was born in Randolph County, Ind. June 28, 1847, a daughter of Luke and Elizabeth Hollowell, both now deceased. Five children have been born to this union, four of whom are living. Melissa Ann, wife of Elmer Dailey, of Jefferson Twnshp., Adam O., William A., and Thirsy P. Abner, a twin brother of Adam O. died at the age of 14 months. Charles L. and Flora B. Mann orphan children of Benjamin + Nancy Ann (Hollowell) Mann, Mrs. Mann, being a sister of Mrs. Hoppes, became members of their family, the girl at the age of about 14 yrs. and the boy at about 12 yrs. of age. Flora is now the wife of J. N. Steed, of Powers, and her brother is living in Randolph County. Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes commenced housekeeping on his land in Richland Township the week of his marriage, and of their 80 acres, twenty acres had been cleared, and a log house erected. The year following he rented that property to a tenant and spent the following winter with his father-in-law in Randolph County. In 1871 he removed to a farm on section 3, Jefferson Township, known as the old Geo. Bell farm, though owned by Samuel Caylor, and there he spent 3 years, and in the meantime he had sold his property in Richland Township, and bought off Geo. Bell the homestead which he yet owns and occupies. The farm then was in a very bad condition, but little had been cleared, and no drainage had been made; a rude log cabin constituted the residence, and the other buildings corresponded. Mr. Hoppes commenced the work of improvement which he pushed forward with energy. During the first year he was prostrated with sickness. Now, in 1887, the farm is considered one of the best in Jefferson Twnshp., consisting of 106 acres, of which 101 acres are cleared and under the best of cultivation. Among other improvements he has laid about 1500 rods of under drainage. His elegant residence, which was erected in 1879 at a cost of $2,500, is among the best in his twnshp. and was built with a view of comfort and convenience. He has a commodious barn, 38 x 46 feet and fifty feet in height. Both house and barn are supplied with water under the roof.
Politically Mr. Hoppes is a Democrat. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes are members of the Christian Church at Powers. No family in Jay County has done more to develop its resources than the family of Mr. Hoppes, and although a young man no member of his family has accomplished more than the subject of this sketch in the same length of time.
History of Fayette County, Ohio (1881) by R. S. Dill, page 851
1113 HENTON HOPPES
Henton Hoppes was born in this township, four miles from Washington, April 22, 1819, and is the son of John Hoppes, a North Carolinian, who came to the state at an early day, and settled in Jackson County, then removed to the birthplace of our subject, where the remainder of his life was spent. Soon after his arrival in this township, he returned to N. Carolina, where he took himself a wife, in the person of Nancy Brown. Together the young couple rode to Jackson County on pack horses, thence to their township, where they settled on fifty acres of land, purchased with money earned by the bride by weaving. The union resulted in twelve children, who all lived to maturity, save two: Polly, Jacob, Betsy, Jane, John, Nancy, Henton, Austin, Solomon, Margaret, Nancy P., and Henry, the deceased being: Austin, Solomon, Jacob, Polly, Nancy, and Sarah. Mrs. Hoppes is a member of the Paint Baptist Church, was immersed in the winter, when the ice was frozen thick, and died in the faith; her husband was not a member of any church, but was known as an exemplary Christian Man.
Our subject was married, Aug,11, 1848, to Sarah, daughter of David and Serena (Yeoman) Garringer, who bore him eight children, those living being: Samuel B., John W., Henry D., Albert J., and Joseph H. He and family are members of the Paint Baptist Church: he holds the office of deacon and trustee. He assisted in the erection of Carr's Mills Baptist Church, in 1880, and has been greatly interested in the Lord's work. The Paint Baptist Church is located on land adjoining his farm, and, in 1880, the Scioto Predestinarian Baptist Assoc. held their annual meeting in his beautiful grove.
He purchased the farm on which he now resides, and which is situated near the village of Rock Mills, off Jackson Yeoman, Jan. 23, 1865; it contained 280 acres, to which two have been added. He also owns a farm of 86 acres in Union Twnshp; one of 134 acres on Paint Creek, in the same township, and a farm of 114 acres in Jefferson Twnshp, the total valuation of his real estate being estimated at from 45,000 to 55,000 dollars, which has been accumulated by hard labor and close economy, and is now in charge of himself and sons.
He and his family affiliate with the Democratic party; are good citizens and true Christians. His son John is an ordained minister, a good speaker, and hard worker in the Master's cause.
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History of Fayette County, Ohio (1881) by R. S. Dill, page 688.
1116 HENRY HOPPES
The first member of the Hoppes family came to Fayette County, Ohio, in 1806, four years before the county was even organized. John Hoppes, the father of Henry Hoppes, with whom the narrative deals, came from North Carolina with his parents in 1804, and settled with them on the Ohio river in Gallia county. In fact, the Hoppes family has been identified with the history of this county for one hundred and ten years, probably as long as any other family now represented within the limits of the county. Henry Hoppes has spent all of his eighty-three years in this county where he now is living, and during that time has seen the county emerge from a primeval forest to its present condition of prosperity. He served his country gallantly and well in the Civil War and spent two years at the front. His whole life has been a busy one, yet in the midst of his labors he has always found time to assist those who were less fortunate than himself, and therefore well merits the high esteem with which he is held by friends and acquaintances.
Henry Hoppes, the son of John and Nancy (Brown) Hoppes, was born in Wayne township, July 2, 1831, and, as stated, his parents were from North Carolina, and located in Ohio in 1804 on the Ohio river. John Hoppes grew to manhood in Ohio and then returned to North Carolina, married and brought his young bride to Fayette county in 1806. He entered government land and cut out a farm from the dense forests which covered the land at the time. When the War of 1812 came on, he enlisted for service in his country's defense and served during that terrible struggle, returning to his farm in 1814 at the close of the war. He and his wife reared a family of twelve children, Henry, whose history is here related, being the only one living. The other eleven children are as follows: Mary, Jacob, Jane, Solomon, Betsy, John, Nancy, Henton, Margaret, Austin, and Sarah. It is interesting to note that John Hoppes and his young bride, Nancy Brown, moved from North Carolina to Ohio on pack horses and that the fifty acres on which they settled in this county was purchased with money earned by the young bride by weaving.
Henry Hoppes attended school in the little log school house near Paint creek in his home township, and finished his educational training in the Locust Grove school. He worked on the home farm until 1850, being at that time nineteen years of age. He then went to California, driving an ox team overland, and remained there for nine years. While living in California he was first married, but after the death of his wife, in 1859, he returned to the county of his birth and bought a farm in Green township near Jamestown. He enlisted in the Seventy-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1861, and served for two years, after which he returned to his farm, where he has since resided.
Mr. Hoppes was first married in California in the fifties to Lucy Raines, and to this union two children were born. Mrs. Sarah F. Sager and Mrs. Alice Davis. The second marriage of Mr. Hoppes was to Sarah J. Smith, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. Minerva Cook and John. The third marriage of Mr. Hoppes was to Amy Kerns, the daughter of William and Rebecca Kerns. William Kerns was a native of Fairfax, Virginia, and had a family of seven children, Eliza, Amy, Mrs. Mariah Coe, Prescott, George W., John W. and Joseph S. Three of these children, Amy, Prescott and Joseph S., are living. To the last marriage of Mr. Hoppes was born one son, Valentine, who married Emma Winn and has four children, Hazel, Donald, Leland, and Howard H. Of these children, Hazel and Donald are deceased.
Mr. Hoppes is a loyal member of the Grand Army of the Republic and always takes an active interest in the affairs of the local post. He has been a member of the Baptist church for more than forty years and has always lived a life consistent with its teachings. He is now living a retired life on his excellent farm of eighty acres in Marion township, where he has been residing for more than half a century. His life has indeed been a busy one and full of interesting experiences. He is a man who is still hale and hearty and able to recount his famous drive across the country to California in 1850, as well as his Civil-war experiences. His whole life has been such as to win for him the esteem and good will of his fellow citizens, and no man in the county is more beloved and highly respected.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Madison and Hamilton Counties, Indiana, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the Counties, together with Biographies and Portraits of all the Presidents of the U. S. ,Chicago, Biographical Publishing Co., 1893 Page 425.
11235 FRANCIS M. HOPPES
A large class of the farmers of Madison County, Ind., lead such modest and quiet lives as to be seldom heard outside of their township. They are doing fine work in their own community, but do mot care to mingle in the more public matters of political life, and devote all their time and energies to te cultivation of their farm and the development of the resources of their vicinity. Such men deserve more mention than they ordinarily receive and we are glad to present one of them in the person of Francis M. Hoppes, who resides on section 29, Anderson township. He is prominent in social, agricultural, and church circles, and has long been identified with all movements of importance in this part of the county. He was born Dec. 18, 1850, to the marriage of Alfred and Mahala J. Hoppes
Alfred Hoppes came with his parents to Madison County, Ind. when a youth, was one of the early settlers, and did a great deal of pioneer work. He settled in the wilds of Anderson Twnshp. In a log cabin, and there passed the remainder of his days. His marriage resulted in the birth of the following children: John H., Jacob, Isaac, Francis M., Annie, wife of William Davis; Jane, wife of Phineas Kindle; Nancy, wife of Christian Lout; Rhoda, wife of George Stanley; and Sarah, wife of James Stinson. The father was a hard-working man, and in his death, which occurred July 20, 1892, the county not only lost one of its esteemed and worthy pioneers, but one of its honored and esteemed citizens. He was a member of the Church of God and took a deep interest in religious matters, as he did with all other laudable enterprises. He was a Jeffersonian Democrat in politics.
Francis M. Hoppes, the original of this notice, was reared amid rude surroundings and was early trained to the duties of farm life. He remembers pioneer days, has attended many log rollings and cabin raisings, and has contributed his share towards the improvement of the county. He assisted his father in clearing the farm, and his first scholastic training was received in a log-cabin school-house with the old-fashioned furniture. Later a fame school house was erected, but the educational facilities were not of the best and our subject is mainly self educated. In the month of April, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary L. Brown, daughter of William Brown, formerly of his county. Ten children were born to our subject's union and are named as follows: Emma F., (deceased), Cary A., Minnie J., Ollie G., Charles C., Thomas G., Myrtle M., Acy R., Lizzie J., and Edward L.
Mr. Hoppes is the owner of one hundred and four acres of valuable land and has it under a good state of cultivation. In carrying on his fine farm he does not lose sight of the stock-raising industry, as the fine animals on his place abundantly testify. He settled on his present property in 1881 and is one of the prosperous and progressive men of his section. He has held a number of local offices; he was Road Supervisor two years, and has been faithful to every trust reposed in him. He is clerk in the Church of God, to which he contributes liberally of his means. In politics he is a Democrat.
HISTORY OF HENRY AND FULTON COUNTIES, OHIO
Brief Personals, D. Mason & Co., Publishers 1888, page 673.
21112 Augustus A. Hoppes, Liberty, was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., in 1829, and settled in Seneca county with his parents in 1832. He was a son of Michael and Sarah (Miller) Hoppes. Sarah died in 1886 at the age of eighty six years, leaving a husband and four children -- Paul, Augustus A., Lavina, and Asa. Augustus Hoppes was married in 1857 to Lydia Gooding, who was born in Seneca county. They have four children -- Jennie, Martha, Clara, and Zella. Clara died at the age of five years. Mr. Hoppes settled in Henry county in 1869 and purchased his present homestead in 1879. He enlisted in the 104th Ohio Regiment, but was rejected on account of physical weakness, and returned to his farm. His wife, Lydia, was a daughter of Josiah and Amelia (Cooper) Gooding. Josiah was born in Plaford, England, on January 12, 1803, and died December 6, 1844. Amelia was born in Dutchess county, in 1803, and died November 7, 1875. They were married August 12, 1823, and had a family of eleven children, six of whom are now living. They settled in Seneca county in 1832.
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History of Seneca County, Ohio by A. J. Baughman, Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, 1911, page766.
211114 AUGUSTUS P. HOPPES -- A progressive agriculturist and stock raiser, a good citizen and faithful public servant, and one playing a prominent and praiseworthy part in the affairs of the county of which he is a native son, is Augustus Hoppes. The birthdate of Mr. Hoppes was February 2, 1865, and he is the son of Paul and Mary (Miller) Hoppes, two estimable people, natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively, who located in Seneca county as early as 1832, when this section was by no means closely settled. They secured a farm of one hundred and sixty acres and the father was the possessor of one hundred more at the time of his demise, in April,1905. Paul Hoppes engaged in general farming and stock raising.
Augustus P. Hoppes was educated in the district school, grew wise in the secrets of successful agriculture under the excellent tutelage of his father and remained upon the family homestead until his marriage. That happy event occurred on the 21st day of May, 1891, the lady to become his wife and mistress of the household being Addie Norris, born March 7, 1869, a daughter of J. T. and Elizabeth (Hall) Norris, both of whom were natives of Ohio. J. T. Norris was a prominent man in his township of Scipio, was a stalwart Republican, and held various township offices. His family are valued members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and take an active part in its affairs, giving their support to all the good causes promulgated by it. Mr. Norris was led to a religious life when a young man, was shortly afterward elected Sunday school superintendent and has held that position during most of the subsequent years. He was known far and wide and was universally beloved for his many good gifts of mind and heart and his unfailing kindness. He was a particular favorite with the school children. He received his education in the Republic Academy and chose for his life work farming and stock raising. His marriage was solemnized October 14, 1861, the Rev. J. H. Good of Tiffin, performing the ceremony. Mrs. Hoppes is one of eight children born to this good man and his excellent wife, namely: Allen L., October 18, 1864; Laurie S., August 28, 1866; Addie R., March 7, 1869; Della C. and Ella E., twins, born May 6, 1872; Clara E., July 11, 1876; Anna B. February 20, 1879; Ralph J., August 21, 1881. Two of the children are deceased, Ralph having died January 20, 1888; and Allen, August 19, 1907. The father passed on to his reward September 26, 1907.
Three children have been born to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes, these being: Carl D., born October 23, 1892: Delia, born December 21, 1893: and Norma M., born October 4, 1896. Carl was educated in the public schools of Tiffin and Greenspring and received the district diploma in June, 1906, when only fourteen years of age. Delia received her education in the district schools and passed the Boxwell examinations on June 11, 1910. Norma attends the district school and will graduate this year in Boxwell. All three of these promising young citizens are at home.
Mr. Hoppes and his family are members of St. John's Reformed church, Carl having been confirmed April 26, 1908, and Delia, July 11, 1909. All take an active part in the Sunday school, Mr. Hoppes being one of the Consistory and Mrs. Hoppes teaches the infant class. Mr. Hoppes' property comprises one hundred and twenty acres in Adams township and forty cares in Scipio belonging to Mrs. Hoppes, and cattle breeding has been engaged in quite extensively. They have a modern and commodious home, built about five years ago, and excellent outbuildings.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA: GENEALOGY - FAMILY HISTORY--BIOGRAPHY, VOL'S 1 AND II, CHICAGO, J. H. BEERS & COMPANY 1916
PAGE 934 SCHUYLKILL. COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
21252 CHARLES HENRY HOPPES, of West Penn township, is a typical representative of a family whose members have been among the respected residents of that part of Schuylkill county since the close of the Revolutionary period. Industrious, progressive and of high personal character, he is upholding in an honorable life the best traditions of the substantial stock to which he belongs and doing his share in advancing the best interests of the region which has been the chosen home of his race for several generations
John Michael Hoppes, the emigrant ancestor of Charles Henry Hoppes, came to this country from Baden, Germany, it is said about 1740, but the family history of that period is incomplete. He made his home in what is now West Penn township, Schuylkill county, then included in Northampton county, Pa. He had four sons. Life in this region was full of dangers in those days, for the settlers were never safe from Indian raids, and the father of this family eventually lost his life defending his home against the savages. A band of Indians surrounded and attacked the Hoppes home one night, and in the fight which ensued John Michael Hoppes and two of his sons were killed. The other two sons fought until the attackers withdrew defeated and saved the mother and daughters. The three victims were buried next day under a pine tree near by, and the survivors decided to break up the home being thoroughly discouraged by the evil turn of their fortune. One of the sons moved to Virginia and made a permanent settlement there. He succeeded in life, acquiring the ownership of a valuable plantation, and owned slaves. The other son, Jonas remained in Pennsylvania. Born Jan. 12, 1753, he spent his life in Pennsylvania. When the Revolution broke out he took up arms in the cause of the Colonies, serving seven years. He was in a cavalry regiment and under Washington's command. In the retreat from Philadelphia he was captured by the British and kept without food for three days was rescued by LaFayette's army, and returned to his service. After the war he became a prosperous farmer in West Penn township, Northampton (now Schuylkill) county (having there located the land grant of 150 acres received for his services), building a log house and barn on his tract, a considerable portion of which he succeeded in clearing. He farmed throughout his active years. His death occurred July 30, 1833, his wife, Catherine (Harr), who was born April 7, 1755, passing away July 5, 1823. They are buried at Zion's Church in West Penn township, and his grave is always decorated on Memorial Day. Mr. Hoppes was one of the most zealous members of Zion's Church, giving the land for the building site and cemetery plot, and he assisted in the erection of the church.
Michael Hoppes, grandfather of Charles Henry Hoppes, was a farmer and miller, owning the farm of 128 acres and the stone mill thereon now owned by his grandson, Michael A. Hoppes, in West Penn township. The mill is one of the local landmarks. He was a Democrat on political questions and a Lutheran in religion, belonging to Zion's Church in West Penn township and helping to build its present stone house of worship. He and his wife are buried in the cemetery of that church. They had children: Joseph, Nathan, John, Michael, Lizzie and Judith.
Michael Hoppes, the father of Charles Henry Hoppes, was born Nov. 17, 1822, at the old mill in West Penn township, and received his education in the township schools. He followed farming and milling all his long life, which covered almost fourscore years, his death occurring Feb. 3, 1902. He was reared and educated in his native township, and after entering upon the serious work of life was occupied as laborer on his father's farm from the age of sixteen until twenty-five, at which time he bought the mill and 128 acres of land. A man of upright life, he was highly respected by all his neighbors and valued as a worker in the Zion's Lutheran Church, in which he filled all the official positions. Politically he was a Democrat. His wife, Catherine (Balliet), survived him ten years, dying Sept. 30, 1912. She was born June 3, 1825, daughter of George Balliet (whose wife was a Houser), and is buried with her husband in the cemetery of Zion's Church. They were the parents of the following children: Polly, now the widow of Nathan Gilbert, is living in West Penn township; Rebecca is the wife of Reuben Nothstein, and lives in the Mahoning valley in West Penn township, Catherine is the widow of Adam Henry, of Carbon county, Pa., Benneville died young; Charles Henry is next in the family; Michael A., who lives on the old homestead, married Mary Shellhammer.
Charles Henry Hoppes was born April 8, 1856, in West Penn township, in the Mahoning valley. His education was acquired in the public schools of the township, and he remained at home, working on the farm for his father, until twenty-one years old, after which he worked out among other farmers for a period of three years. He then married and removed to New York City, where for three years he was in the employ of Stephen Kistler, driving a team, handling hides and leather. Returning to West Penn township, he purchased from Nathan Gilbert part of the farm which he has since operated, his first purchase consisting of fifty-eight acres, to which he has added until his holdings now consist of eighty-nine acres, seventy of which are cleared. He carries on general farming, marketing his produce at Summit Hill and Lansford. Mr. Hoppes has given practically all his attention to his work, but he has taken sufficient interest in local affairs to give his services for one term as member of the board of school directors, and he is a zealous member of Zion's Lutheran Church, the religious home of his ancestors for several generations, in which he has served as elder and deacon. On political questions he is a Democrat.
Mr. Hoppes married Fianna Amanda Kistler, who was born Jan. 7, 1860, in West Penn township, near the "Mansion House" hotel, on the farm now owned by Elmer Zimmerman. She received her education in that township and in the public schools of Allentown, Pa., and is a member of the Lutheran congregation of Zion's Church in West Penn township; she takes great interest in its work, and is a teacher in the Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes have had three children, all of whom have been educated in the public schools of West Penn township: Harvey M., born June 28, 1880, is at present in Newark, N. J., where he is engaged as a night watchman; he is a member of the F. & A. M. at Newark, he married Ida Haas, who was born in 1880, and they have two children, Elmer (born April 7, 1901) and Wallace (born May 30, 1905). William H., born Nov. 12, 1889, assists his father on the home farm; he married Esther Helfrich, born May 1, 189l, and they have one child, Walter Eli, born Oct. 11, 1910. Charles A., born April 25, 1896, is living at home.
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Who Was Who in America, Volume IV, Marquis Company, page 490, 1968.
21354 HOPPES, John J., mechanical engineer, manufacturer, born Circleville, Ohio 1857; son of Daniel and Helen (Stanton) Hoppes; educated in public schools; married Hattie Merrell of Aubion, New York on December 29, 1890. Entered manufacturing business at Springfield, Ohio, 1886; inventor of the Hoppes system of heating and purifying water for steam boilers, also Hoppes system of de-aerating water; designer of Hoppes hydro-electric plant for small streams; holder of 45 patents; now President of the Hoppes Manufacturing Company, Everwear Manufacturing Company, and Hoppes Water Wheel Company. Member of the City Council, Springfield, 1887 - 88; member of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 1895 - 96; City Commissioner under commission manager form of government, 1913 - 19 (originator of this form of government); member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; member of the Mason Shriner Club: Springfield County. Home: Springfield, Ohio. Deceased.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY PA: GENEALOGY - FAMILY HISTORY--
BIOGRAPHY, VOL'S I AND I l, CHICAGO, J. H. BEERS & COMPANY 1916
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PAGES 467-470.
21412 JOSEPH S. HOPPES has farmed in West Penn township throughout his active years, though his operations are not now as extensive as formerly and he has sold considerable of his land. As a citizen Mr. Hoppes has always ranked with the best. In public spirit, intelligence, enterprise and thrift, he is a typical member of one of the oldest families in this region, founded here by his great-grandfather, Jonas Hoppes, who as a reward for his services in the Revolution received a grant of land from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 150 acres, which he located in what is now the township of West Penn, Schuylkill county. Few families can show a more consistent record of fidelity in military duty during the country's hour of need.
John Michael Hoppes, the emigrant ancestor, came to this country from Baden, Germany, it is said about 1740, but the family history of that period is incomplete. He made his home in what is now West Penn township, Schuylkill county, then included in Northampton county, Pa. He had four sons. Life in this region was full of dangers in those days, for the settlers were never safe from Indian raids, and the father of this family eventually lost his life defending his home against the savages. A band of Indians surrounded and attacked the Hoppes home one night, and in the fight which ensued John Michael Hoppes and two of his sons were killed. The other two sons fought until the attackers withdrew defeated, and saved the mother and daughters. The three victims were buried next day under a pine tree near by, and the survivors decided to break up the home, being thoroughly discouraged by the evil turn of their fortune. One of the sons moved to Virginia and made a permanent settlement there. He succeeded in life, acquiring the ownership of a valuable plantation, and owned slaves. The other son, Jonas, remained in Pennsylvania. Born Jan. 12, 1753, he spent his life in Pennsylvania. When the Revolution broke out he took up arms in the cause of the Colonies, serving seven years. He was in a cavalry regiment and under Washington's command. In the retreat from Philadelphia he was captured by the British and kept without food for three days, was rescued by Lafayette's army, and returned to the service. After the war he became a prosperous farmer in West Penn township, Northampton (now Schuylkill) county, building a log house and barn on his tract, a considerable portion of which he succeeded in clearing. He farmed throughout his active years. His death occurred July 30, 1833, his wife, Catherine (Harr), who was born April 7, 1755, passing away July 5, 1823. They are buried at Zion's Church in West Penn township, and his grave is always decorated on Memorial Day. Mr. Hoppes was one of the most zealous members of Zion's Church, giving the land for the building site and cemetery plot, and he assisted in the erection of the church.
Christian Hoppes, son of Jonas, was born Aug. 16, 1787, in West Penn township, where he was reared and educated. He assisted his father on the home farm, and after his marriage bought a tract comprising 150 acres, of which he cleared a great portion. He had a sawmill which he operated besides cultivating his land, and remained there until his death, Aug. 2, 1856. His wife, Salome (Steigerwalt), born May 28, 1786, died March 31, 1861. They had twelve children, six sons and six daughters, and we have record of: Andrew, who married Susanna Moser or Mosser; Solomon, father of Joseph S. Hoppes; Salome, Mrs. Daniel Nothstein, Rebecca, Mrs. Henry Nothstein; Lydia, Mrs. David Hartung, and Katie, Mrs. Hiram Wehr. It is said the other six children died of dysentery. Christian Hoppes was originally a Democrat, finally a Republican, in politics. He was a prominent member of the Lutheran congregation of Zion's Church, West Penn township, served as elder and deacon, and assisted in building the present stone church in West Penn township.
Solomon Hoppes, son of Christian, was born July 13, 1809, in West Penn township, where he grew to manhood and received his education. He worked for his father up to the time of his marriage, when he bought twenty acres with a gristmill and sawmill, in New Mahoning township, Carbon Co., Pa. (now owned by Frank Klingerman). Later he bought three hundred acres in West Penn township, Schuylkill county, where his son Joseph now lives, and remained on this tract for fifty years, eventually selling the property to his son Joseph S. and removing to Carbon county, where he died Dec 11, 1890. His wife, Magdalene (Schneider), born Dec. 30, 1810, daughter of Michael and Polly (Sanders) Schneider, died May 5, 1899, and they are buried at Zion's Church. Like his father, Mr. Hoppes was an elder and deacon of Zion's Lutheran congregation, in which he was an active worker for many years. Politically he was a Republican. For thirteen years he was captain of a militia cavalry company and attended the battalion meetings regularly. During the Civil war he served in Company E, 27th Pennsylvania Regiment. He and his wife reared a large family: Leah married Eli Nothstein. and both are deceased; Lydia, deceased, married David Kistler; Salome married Daniel Ziegler, and both are deceased; Polly married David Longacre, and both are deceased, Fianna died young; Carolina died young, Daniel married Katie Ziegler, and lives at Allentown, Pa.; Joseph S. is next in the family; Eli, deceased, married Maria Klingerman, of Wanamakers, Pa., and their children are Albert K. (a rural free delivery carrier at Germansville, Pa.), Dr. Dillon K. (a dentist of Tamaqua, Pa., married to Sue Brode) and Minnie (Mrs. Irwin Reinhart of Wanamakers); Solomon, deceased, married Katie Stitzer, of Reading, Pa.; Washington married Annie Straub, and they are residents of Carbon county.
Joseph S. Hoppes was born April 7, 1843, in West Penn township, where he grew up and received his education. He was employed with his father until he enlisted in the Union service. He was first assigned to duty as a teamster, driving four horses, hauling wood to different hospitals and prisons. He set out for Fairfax Court House as driver of an ammunition wagon, but the shipment was watched by Colonel Mosby's guerrillas and four teams were captured, the men, however, escaping. Mr. Hoppes' leader horse was shot. He returned to Washington and was given another team to drive until taken sick. He returned to his father's farm in West Penn township for a time, later reenlisting Aug. 24, 1864, for one year or during the war, in Company A, 202 Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. L. D. Laciar. This regiment was recruited at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, and was under Col. Charles A. Albright. It was organized Sept. 3, 1864, proceeded to Camp Couch, near Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 10,1864; on Sept. 23, 1864, was led out on a three days' march for exercise; proceeded via Washington Sept. 29, 1864, to Alexandria, Va.; and was sent to duty at Manassas Gap, taking position along the road from Thoroughfare Gap to Rectortown. This duty was arduous and the troops were harassed by Mosby and his guerrillas. They participated in a number of skirmishes, and the actions at Salem, Oct. 8th and 16th resulted in some loss. A party of Confederates succeeded in throwing trains off the track and poured a volley upon the victims. Then Colonel Albright ordered every building to be burned within a radius of one mile. After the railroad was abandoned they removed the ties and rails to Alexandria, Va., making their headquarters at Fairfax Station, where they protected the men chopping and the teams moving the wood. Toward the close of May, 1865, the regiment was ordered to Philadelphia, Pa., and was then sent to the coal regions, with headquarters at Tamaqua, Pa. Early in July Company A was sent to Pittsburgh, Pa., and late that month assembled at Harrisburg. At Occoquan Mr. Hoppes was wounded in the left leg, below the knee, was mustered out with the company, and honorably discharged Aug. 3, 1865.
Returning from the army Mr. Hoppes bought his father's place of 300 acres, part of which was cleared, and he himself had 170 acres under cultivation. He carried on general farming extensively and profitably until 1913, when he sold 104 acres to Frank Troxell, and is now operating the rest of the original tract. He has attended markets at Summer Hill and Nesquehoning. He has assisted in the administration of township affairs in the capacity of school director, and he has been a devoted worker for the promotion or proper educational facilities in his section, having served twenty-two years as treasurer of the school board. In political faith he is a Republican. He adheres to the church of his ancestors, being a leading member of the Lutheran congregation at Zion's Church, which he serves as deacon. Socially he holds membership in the G. A. R., Bertolet Post, No. 484, at Lehighton, and in Washington Camp No. 615, P. O. S. of A., at Andreas (Sittler), Pa.; he is a charter member of the latter organization.
On May 5, 1867, Mr. Hoppes married Sarah Sittler, who was born Sept. 13, 1839, and died Nov. 16, 1870; she is buried at Zion's Church there. She was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Everett) Sittler. Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes had one child, Sadie, born Nov. 22, 1869, who is married to James Gehry, a farmer of Germansville, Lehigh Co., Pa.; they have one adopted child, Alice Miller, now the wife of Henry Nothstein. Mrs. Gehry was educated in West Penn township and the academy at Myerstown, and lived at home until her marriage. On Sept. 6,1873, Mr. Hoppes was married (second) to Elavina Klingaman, born Feb. 24, 1850, daughter of Jeremiah and Leah (Moser) Klingaman. There are no children by this union.
It will be observed that the members of the Hoppes family have a consistent record of patriotism and loyalty to the country in times of need, as previously stated. The first American ancestor died as one of the defenders of the frontier; his son had all unusually long service in the Revolution; and they have been represented in all the wars of the nation since, four serving in the Civil war.
Mr. Hoppes has always been keenly interested in history, and he treasures a number of relics of the early days which have come into his possession; he has a sleigh, the runners of which were made from the first rails that were used on the railroad between Philadelphia and Pottsville; he has the bit that was on the first horse killed in the battle of Bull Run; an old schooner wagon with which his father hauled produce from West Penn township to Philadelphia, many years ago, using six horses and taking nearly a week to make the round trip; an old buggy with wooden springs, which at one time was the property of an old Revolutionary soldier by the name of Fenstermacher; and an ancient flagstaff tip consisting of a spear and axe, used to protect the flag, captured at Trenton, N. J., from the British at the time of the crossing of the Delaware by General Washington.
Mrs. Sarah (Sittler) Hoppes, first wife of Joseph S. Hoppes, was the daughter of Samuel Sittler, who was a farmer all his life, owning and operating a large farm in the Mahoning township, Carbon Co., Pa.
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BIOGRAPHICAL & PORTRAIT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCHUYLKILL CO., PA, page 292 - 293.
2142 Andrew Hoppes
Andrew Hoppes, a well known business man, and large real estate owner of Mahanoy City, Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, is a son of Christian and Salma (Stegerwald) Hoppes, and was born on January 19, 1826, in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania.
His great-grandfather was a native of the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany, and emigrated to the United States at a very early date. He became a citizen of Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, which at that time had not been separated from the county of Northampton. He died in that county. His son, Michael Hoppes, grandfather of the subject, was born in Northampton county, and continued a resident in the vicinity of his birthplace throughout life, which he passed in the peaceful pursuit of agriculture. During the War of Independence he shouldered a musket and took part in the memorable conflict which resulted in our national freedom. At the time of the birth of Christian Hoppes, he was a citizen of West Penn, Schuylkill county, where he passed the remainder of is life. Christian Hoppes adopted the occupation of his father, and at the time of his death was the possessor of a farm having an acreage almost double the ordinary farm. He was a republican in politics, and a member of the Lutheran church. His family, besides his wife, consisted of twelve children, six sons and six daughters.
Andrew Hoppes was united in marriage to Susanna Mosser, a daughter of Jacob Mosser, a native, and formerly a resident of Lehigh county, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hoppes died on March 9, 1890, at the age of sixty-five years. This marriage resulted in an issue of twelve children: Dennis M., in the mill business at Mahanoy City, and married to Sarah Fetterhoff; Jacob M., married to Sallie E. Matthias, a resident of Mahanoy City; Emmanuel, deceased; Angelina, wife of William K. Hill, a farmer residing near Kempers, this county; Sarah, wife of Charles Brode, a resident of Barnesville, Schuylkill county; Israel, a stationary engineer of Mahanoy City; Owen, deceased; William M., a salesman of Mahanoy City; Alvina, wife of S. Calvin Zeigler, a cigar manufacturer of Allentown, Pennsylvania; Emma L., wife of Adam Wingert, a blacksmith by trade, resident of Mahanoy City; Andrew Grant, a jeweler, located in Middletown, Schuylkill County; George, a resident of Mahanoy City.
Mr. Hoppes was educated in the common schools, and for a short time attended a Normal school in the State of New Jersey. He learned the milling trade and while in West Penn, operated a saw-mill and grist-mill, in conjunction. He also owned in the vicinity of West Penn two farms, aggregating two hundred and eighty-five acres, and a piece of timber land in the Blue Mountains containing eighty acres. In 1877, he came to Mahanoy City and erected a flouring-mill, which he still owns. This mill is thirty-five feet wide, seventy-five feet deep and four stories in height. In connection with this he is the possessor of considerable realty in Mahanoy City, in the shape of dwelling-houses and store-rooms which yields a very fair rental.
Mr. Hoppes is a well-to-do citizen, has a large acquaintance throughout Mahanoy City and Schuylkill county, and is generally looked upon as a man of good business qualifications and tact. He is a republican in politics, and a member of the Evangelical church.
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Emmet and Dickinson Counties, Iowa Vol.2, Pages 384-5
21631 Warner L. Hoppus
The operation of his fine farm of 160 acres in Armstrong Grove Township requires practically the entire attention of Warner L. Hoppus, leaving him little time for outside interests. He was born in Clayton Co., Iowa Dec. 8, 1857 and is a son of Daniel and Francis (Hanna) Hoppus, natives respectively of Pa. and of Ohio. The father was a butcher by trade but following his removal to Iowa carried on farming here. Subsequently he was similarly engaged in Minnesota and in Canada, his death occurring in the Dominion in Aug. 1912, when he had reached the venerable age of 88 yrs. His wife is still living in that country.
Warner L. Hoppus grew to manhood in Hardin Co., Iowa and had the privilege of attending the common schools until he was 14 yrs. old. He then began working as a farm hand and so continued until 1881, when he rented land. Two yrs. later he bought a farm in Hardin Co. which he operated for 3 yrs. but at the end of that time he again rented land, which he cultivated for 2 yrs. He at length purchased another farm in Franklin Co., but after giving 5 yrs. to its operation he came to Emmet Co, in 1894. For 17 yrs. he operated one farm in Armstrong Grove Township under lease but at the end of that time realized a long cherished purpose as he purchased 160 acres of fine land. His place is situated on Section 21, Armstrong Grove Township, and its value has been increased by many improvements. He is engaged in general farming and his yearly income is a gratifying one.
Mr. Hoppus was married 28th of Dec. 1881 to Miss Julia Rogers and to them were born 3 children Lyman A. born Nov. 13, 1883 and died in 1886; Lee L. who was born Oct. 7, l887, and is now farming in Armstrong Grove Township; and Luella Blanche, born July 30, 1889. On the 6th of May 1911, the wife and mother died suddenly of heart failure. She had many warm friends and her demise was the occasion of much sincere grief.
In politics Mr. Hoppes is a Republican and fraternally is identified with the Modern Woodsmen of America. In successfully managing his agriculture interests and improving his farm he is not only gaining prosperity for himself but is also contributing to the development of his township and county, whose wealth consists of chiefly rich farm lands.
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COLUMBIA AND MONTOUR COUNTIES, page 967
2441 ELIAS HOPPES
Elias Hoppes, a well known and respected resident of Berwick, was born March 16, 1838, in Luzern county, Pa., son of George and Catherine (Benscotter) Hoppes.
George Hoppes was born in Luzerne county, where he followed farming and spent his life. He married Catherine Benscotter, of the same county, and they had eight children: Hannah, Elias, Rose, Ann, Jonah, Sarah, George and Emma. Of these Hannah, Elias, George and Emma survive. Jonah served in the Civil war.
Elias came to Columbia county in boyhood and when the Civil war broke out was a resident of Summer Hill, Briarcreek township. On Oct.22, 1862, at Camp Curtin, he enlisted for service in the Union army, being mustered in Oct. 28th as a member of Company H, 178th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Theodore McD. Price and Col. James Johnson, and after a faithful service of nine months was honorably discharged at Harrisburg, Pa., July 27, 1863. During this time he took part in many battles but escaped without any serious injury. He then returned to Columbia county and settled at Berwick in 1864 entering the employ of the Jackson & Woodin Company now the American Car & foundry Company, in whose employ he has continued ever since, being one of the oldest in point of service as well as one of the most valued employees of the company. Mr. Hoppes was one of the first policemen in the borough. He is a member of Capt. C. C. Jackson Post, No. 159, G. A. R., and of the Berwick Beneficial Association.
On Feb. 19, 1873, Mr. Hoppes was married to Mrs. Mary (Kramer) Smith, who was born Sept. 18, 1832, in Luzern county, a daughter of Abram and Parilla (Santee) Kramer, natives of Luzerne county, where they spent their lives; the father was a farmer and stockman. They have six living children: George who is a resident of Berwick; Maude, who is the wife of George Schrod, of Bridgeport, Conn.; Jennie, who is the wife of Reuben Craver, of Foreland, Pa., and Clarence, Elizabeth and Sterling, all of whom reside at Berwick. Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Hoppes is a charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps of Berwick. By her first marriage, she became the mother of four sons: David, of Scranton, Pa.; Frank, of Berwick; Daniel, of Wayne county, and Charles, of California. The father died in Luzerne county. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
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COLUMBIA AND MONTOUR COUNTIES, page 1217.
Elias Hoppes was born near Shickshinny, Pa., March 10, 1837. After attending common schools he was engaged as a teamster for the Jackson & Woodin Company, at Berwick, and also worked at the Foundryville plant of Jackson & Woodin. At present he is a police officer for their successors, the American Car and Foundry Company, in the plant at Berwick. He married Mrs. Mary (Kramer) Smith, widow of Hiram Smith and daughter of Alexander and Parmelia Kramer, who had the following children: Albert, who married and had children: Mary, Abram, Andrew, John, Alfred, Josephine and Parmelia; Lucinda, who married a Snyder and had Mary, Vincent, William, Albert (whose children are Myrtle, Joletta, Lee and Lloyd) and Emma (who married a Swank and had two children, Lloyd and Charles); and Mary, who was first married to Hiram Smith, to which marriage were born Eliza, Mary, Charles, David (who married and had a son Edward), Frank (who married and had Lilly and Mary), and Daniel (who married and had Clinton and Bessie). The second marriage of Mary was to Elias Hoppes, and they had children as follows: George T.; Maud, who married George Schrod; Jennie, who married Reuben Craver; Hanley, deceased, who was buried in the Pine Grove cemetery, Berwick; Clarence J.; and Sterling, who married Fannie Frey.
Clarence J. Hoppes obtained a public school education at Berwick, attending the Market street school. During 1886 - 87 he learned painting and was employed under Colonel Seely in the paint department of the Jackson & Woodin Company, continuing there until 1896.
An earnest church worker and a serious thinker on religious subjects, it was in this year that both he and his wife became impressed with convictions that led them to unite in the missionary work being done by the Volunteers of America, and during 1896 -97- 98 - 99 they traveled as missionaries over a wide extent of country, the work taking them to Philadelphia, Norristown and other places in the state, and to Bound Brook, N. J. Mr. Hoppes' health failing, he decided to return to Berwick. Coming back in the latter part of 1899, he entered the paint department of the American Car and Foundry Company. On July 12, 1912, he went into the passenger coach department, of which he was made assistant foreman. Being thoroughly acquainted with the details of the business and reliable in every way, the company has more than once sent him as representative to New York City.
Mr. Hoppes was united in marriage with Jessie Gordner, who was born Jan. 29, 1872, a daughter of Jonathan R. and Sarah Jane (Zehner) Gordner, of Jordan township, Lycoming county. They have one son, Gordner Elias, born Nov. 7, 1894. Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes are members of the Bower Memorial United Evangelical Church. He votes with the Prohibition party and has served the city in the office of register assessor. He is identified with Washington Camp No. 105, P.O.S. of A.
COLUMBIA AND MONTOUR COUNTIES, pages 1157 - 1158.
24412 George T. Hoppes, a well known citizen of Berwick and a leading factor in the Democratic party in Columbia county, was born in that city March 31, 1865, son of Elias and Mary Kramer (Smith) Hoppes.
Elias Hoppes, father of George T., was born near Shickshinny, Pa., March 10, 1837. In youth he attended the common schools and began business life as an employee of the Jackson & Woodin Company, at Berwick, as driver of a team, also working in their plant at Foundryville. For some years he has been a police officer for their successors, the American Car and Foundry Company, at Berwick. He is a member of the C. G. Jackson Post No. 159, G. A. R. In politics he is a Democrat and in religious connection a Methodist. He married Mrs. Mary (Kramer) smith, widow of Hiram Smith and a daughter of Alexander and Parmelia Kramer. She is related to the old Santee family that came to America from Holland in 1690 and settled in the neighborhood of Easton, Pa. This family name was also spelled Sandy, Sendie, Sendy, Sendee and Sendie. Its members were sturdy, reliable people, and their main occupation was farming. Mr. and Mrs. Hoppes have had the following children: George T.; Maud, who is the wife of George Shrader and the mother of Bertha, Mary, Anna, Estella and Martha; Jennie, who is the wife of Reuben Craver and the mother of Elias and Franklin; Hanley, who is deceased; Clarence J., who married Jessie Gordner; and Sterling, who married Fannie Frey. . . .
George T. Hoppes in his boyhood attended the old academy and the Market street school and had Professor Albright and Professor Smith among his instructors. In 1879 he went into the blacksmith shop of the Jackson & Woodin plant, where he remained for four years, then worked two years in the machine shop, and one year with the same firm in the pipe foundry. In 1887 he left there and for some time conducted a green grocery and restaurant on Market street, at the United Cigar Stores stand, then for the next two years canvassing for Maloy Brothers, of Williamsport, in the line of house furnishings. Mr. Hoppes then went to the rolling mill and has followed an industrial life there ever since. He is recognized s one of the leading Democrats in this section and has served in numerous important official positions, having been several times district committeeman, and three times sent as a delegate to the State conventions. He has held the office of auditor. He is a member of Bower Memorial United Evangelical Church. Fraternally he is identified with Susquehanna Commandery, No. 18, Knights of Malta, and Berwick Lodge, No. 246, L. O. O. F.
On March 31, 1893, Mr. Hoppes was married to Hulda Cedora Rhinard, a daughter of Samuel and Susannah (Erwine) Rhinard, of Evansville, and they have four children: Veda Maud, born Nov.17, 1893, now married to Arthur E. Ravert, and living in Binghamton, N. Y., where he is a contractor and plasterer, also doing stucco work; Mabel May, born Nov. 21, 1895; Jessie Leona born June 19, 1902; and Mary Elizabeth, born Aug. 12, 1905.
. . . Hulda Cedora, born July 10, 1873, married George T. Hoppes . . .
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History of Tennessee, Nashville, The Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1886
2632 JAMES HOPPES
James Hoppes was born February 14, 1838, in Scioto County, Ohio of which State his parents, Michael and Rachael (Reynolds) Hoppes, were natives. The mother died in 1858, and the father now lives in Arkansas, where he follows farming, having formerly been a carpenter and a steam-boat pilot. James was reared on a farm with his parents to the age of eighteen, when he enlisted in Company B, thirteenth Missouri Volunteers, Federal Army, and was in service three years and seven months. He was in the battle of Fort Donelson, and his partner was in the same battle on the Confederate side. After the war he settled at the Grange Iron Works of Stewart County, Tenn., where he followed the wagon-makers trade, and in the spring of 1884 he formed a partnership with Mr. Edwards, with whom he now continues. He was married, December 18, 1871, to Mary Arnold, a native of Indiana. This union has been blessed in the birth of seven children, all of whom are living: Annie, Fannie, Elizabeth, George, Sarah E., James and Thomas W. The wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hoppes is a Republican in politics and always has been. As a citizen of the county he is highly valued and respected.
Compiled by Harry Hoppes
March 11, 2000