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Joseph Hopkinson

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Joseph Hopkinson 1770-1842, American jurist, b. Philadelphia; son of Francis Hopkinson. A successful lawyer, he helped to defend (1804) Justice Samuel Chase in impeachment proceedings and was associated with Daniel Webster in the Dartmouth College Case; he was also a Federalist Congressman (1815-19) and a federal judge. He is mainly remembered as the author (1798) of the words of Hail, Columbia. Bibliography: See biography by B. A. Konkle (1931). Author not available, HOPKINSON, JOSEPH. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Hopkinson, Joseph
Hopkinson, Joseph (1770–1842), son of Francis Hopkinson, was a noted lawyer and jurist, served in Congress (1814–19), and was a member of the Tuesday Club of Philadelphia, president of the Academy of Fine Arts, and author of “ Hail Columbia ” (1798). Read more

Hopkinson, Francis
Hopkinson, Francis (1737–91), born in Philadelphia, was the...tells of the grief caused her by her worthless son George. Hopkinson also satirized his fellow countrymen who sympathized with...Americans were then attributing to the Loyalists; and Letter to Joseph Galloway (1778) accused the prominent ... Read more

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	Food: The ripe stuff There's nothing to beat the `pure pleasure' of a proper, vine- ripened tomato. Simon Hopkinson reveals the best ways to serve this elusive fruit ; ...Zach's creation could have been a truly fitting cover for his mother's smashing new book, The Big Red Book of Tomatoes (Michael Joseph, pounds 17.99). But, surprise, surprise, it wasn't, as cookery book covers create constant controversy in the mysterious world... Read more
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	Caption only: Joseph Smith exhibition ; Williams Fine Art, 60 E. South Temple, will exhibit 40 original paintings about the life of Joseph Smith by Glen S. Hopkinson, from the book "A Faithful Life," Friday through Nov. 25 (534-0331). Read more
	The Irish War of Independence.(Reviews of Books)(Book Review) ; ...administrative structures of Dublin Castle. As revealed by Hopkinson, policy executors in Dublin were often practically...short shrift in the analysis, but the Irish focus of Hopkinson helps to underscore the disconnect that often existed...administrations. The important practical consequence, as ... Read more
	Locally published books ; "JOSEPH SMITH'S AMERICA: HIS LIFE AND TIMES...looks at the history of LDS prophet Joseph Smith, his struggles and his prophetic...published. "A FAITHFUL LIFE: THE STORY OF JOSEPH SMITH IN PICTURES," by Glen S. Hopkinson, Deseret Book, 78 pages, $21.95. This...their children about the life of Smith. ... Read more
	Gardeners help create a brighter Brackenhall.(News) ; ...waters her winning garden at Hopkinson Road PRIZE PERFORMANCE:Christine...left), Brenda Wadsworth and Joseph Lockwood receive prizes from...winner was Christine McManus, of Hopkinson Road, whose garden included...Second prize was taken by Joseph Lockwood, of Crest Hill Road... Read more
	CITIZENS PARTY HAS A STRONG RECORD.(Neighbors East)(Letter to the Editor) ; ...Mayor Ed Lowenstein, trustees Harold Hopkinson, Dave Gruenewald and John Wolle and Justice Joseph Greenman. The Citizens Party is continually...Manlius. Mayor Lowenstein and trustees Hopkinson, Gruenewald, and Wolle are to be commended...re-elect Mayor Lowenstein, trustees Hopkinson, Gruenewald ... Read more
	Obituaries ; Marie C. Hopkinson Marie C. Hopkinson, 88, a 30-year resident of Downers Grove, died Saturday...Dominick. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William Hopkinson and Lester Saaby. Visitation and a service took place...Funeral Home in Downers Grove. Interment took place at St. Joseph Cemetery in ... Read more

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