Stephen A. Hopkins
Stephen A. Hopkins | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1813–1814 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Bauchet St. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Magloire Guichard |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
Stephen A. Hopkins was an American politician. On September 25, 1810, he dueled former U.S. attorney for the District of Louisiana Philip Grymes at Manchac, West Florida, and Grymes a bullet through the chest but lived.[1][2]
He was the second speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, a position he held from 1813 to 1814.[3] He represented Acadia Parish in Louisiana from 1812 to 1814.[4]
References
- ^ "Duels". Richmond Enquirer. October 2, 1810. p. 2. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ^ "Duel". Martinsburg Gazette. October 26, 1810. p. 3. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ^ "House Membership: Historical Listing" (PDF). house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Volume Information". Louisiana History: The Journal of the Louisiana Historical Association. 28 (4): 440–458. 1987. Retrieved March 2, 2024.