Henry J. Hopper
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Henry J. Hopper | |
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| 21st Mayor of Jersey City | |
| In office May 6, 1878 – May 2, 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Seidler |
| Succeeded by | Isaac William Taussig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1830 New Jersey |
| Died | October 6, 1905 East Orange, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Stagg Mount |
| Children | Sophronia, Arthur and Marian |
| Residence(s) | Jersey City, New Jersey |
Henry J. Hopper (1830–1905) was the 21st Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey from May 6, 1878 to May 2, 1880.
Biography
[edit]Hopper was born in 1830 in New Jersey. He married Margaret Stagg Mount on April 3, 1855. They had three children; Sophronia, Arthur and Marian. He became a steel merchant with the Crucible Steel Company of New York City. A Democrat, he was elected mayor on April 9, 1878. After serving one term as mayor, the Democrats did not re-nominate him but instead went with Isaac William Taussig.[1]
Hopper died in his home in East Orange, New Jersey on October 6, 1905.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jersey City Politics. Democratic Nominations. An Unpopular Man For Mayor". New York Times. 1880-04-04.
- ^ "Henry J. Hopper". New York Times. 1905-10-06.
Mr. Hopper had been in construction work all his life and at the time of his death was connected with the Crucible Steel Company of New York
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