Henry L. Hopkins
Encyclopedia
Henry L. Hopkins was a Virginia
politician. He represented Powhatan County
in the Virginia House of Delegates
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1848 until 1850.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
politician. He represented Powhatan County
Powhatan County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,377 people, 7,258 households, and 5,900 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 7,509 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
in the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1848 until 1850.
Reference
- List of former Speakers of the House of Delegates, in the old House chamber in the Virginia State Capitol