Arthur Francis Hopkins (1794-1865), (painting).

Arthur Francis Hopkins (1794-1865), (painting).

Unknown, painter.

Arthur Francis Hopkins (1794-1865), (painting).

Digital Reference:

Watercolor on ivory.

Miniature portrait of Arthur Francis Hopkins, his body turned slightly to the right and his gaze directed toward the viewer. He wears a white shirt with a high collar, a black jacket, and a black tie.

Portrait male -- Hopkins, Arthur Francis -- Bust

Occupation -- Political -- State Senator

Occupation -- Law -- Justice

Formerly in the collection of Anonymous Collection, Rice Plantation, Starkville, Mississippi

Arthur Francis Hopkins was born Oct. 18, 1794 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died Nov. 8, 1865 in Mobile, Alabama. He was married to Miss Pamelia Thorpe Moseley. Both are buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. Arthur Francis Hopkins served several terms in both the Alabama state senate and state house before becoming the chief justice of the Alabama state supreme court.

Nelson, David, 2014.

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