Henry J. Hopper
| Henry J. Hopper | |
|---|---|
| 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(s) | Margaret Stagg Mount |
| Children | Sophronia, Arthur and Marian |
| Residence | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Religion | Catholic |
Henry J. Hopper (1830–1905) was the 21st Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey from May 6, 1878 to May 2, 1880.
Biography
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
- ↑ "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