“Memorial and Biographical History of Dallas County,” published:  
Chicago;  The Lewis Publishing Company, 1892.

JOHN W. HOPKINS, deceased, came to Dallas county, Texas, with his 
parents, when he was about eight years old and for many years he was an 
honored resident of this county.

Mr. Hopkins was born in Polk county, Missouri, November 16, 1839, son of 
John Hopkins.  He was reared on a farm and resided with his mother until he 
reached his majority.  October 28, 1869, he was united in marriage with 
Miss Mary E. Hight.  She was born in Rutherford county, Tennessee, 
daughter of Robert A. and Martha (Jordon) Hight, natives of Tennessee, of 
French and Scotch-Irish ancestry.  She came to this county in 1860.  After 
their marriage they settled on a farm previously purchased by Mr. Hopkins, 
or, rather, it was a part of the headright his mother had bought.  He improved 
this place and was engaged in farming and stock-raising until the time of his 
death.  He left an estate consisting of 1,000 acres of improved land.  Mrs. 
Hopkins now manages the property.

To our subject and his wife were born nine children, of whom six are still 
living, namely: Elvira, Lillie, David, Josie, Maggie and John.  Robert died at 
the age of four years, William at the age of two years, and James at the age 
of eighteen months.  Mr. Hopkins departed this life on the 7th of June, 1887.  
He was a member of the A., F. & A. M., and was held in high esteem by all 
whom knew him.

Mrs. Hopkins is a member of the Baptist Church.

Submitted by: Justina Cook