Samuel Hopkins (congressman)
Samuel Hopkins | |
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Oil on canvas painting of Samuel Hopkins | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Clay |
| Succeeded by | Alney McLean |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1809–1813 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1800–1806 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1753 Albemarle County, Virginia Colony |
| Died | September 16, 1819 (aged 66) Henderson, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army Kentucky Militia |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Commander in chief of the Western Frontier |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War War of 1812 |
Samuel Hopkins (April 9, 1753 – September 16, 1819) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who served as the U.S. representative from Kentucky's 5th congressional district. Hopkin's served on the staff of General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Kentucky. Here he served in both the state house and state senate. He served as a Major General of the Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812 and was elected to the 13th Congress as a Democratic-Republican.