William H. Hodgkins
William Henry Hodgkins | |
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| 8th Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1892 – January 6, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Charles G. Pope |
| Succeeded by | Albion A. Perry |
| Member of the Massachusetts State Senate Third Middlesex District | |
| In office 1898–1899 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Bailey, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Franklin A. Huntress |
| Majority | 2,891 (1898). |
| President of the Somerville, Massachusetts Common Council | |
| In office 1874–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Charles G. Pope |
| Succeeded by | Samuel M. Pennock |
| Member of the Somerville, Massachusetts Common Council Ward 3 | |
| In office 1873–1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1840 Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 24, 1905 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Years of service | July 22, 1862-June 8, 1865 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant, (October 17, 1862); First Lieutenant and Adjutant, (October 23, 1863); Captain (May 6, 1864); Brevet Major, (March 25, 1865). |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War, *Battle of Fort Stedman |
William Henry Hodgkins (June 9, 1840 – September 24, 1905) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts State Senate, as a member and President of the Somerville, Massachusetts, Common Council and as the eighth Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts.