Samuel M. Hopkins | |
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 From a painting by John Trumbull | |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 Serving with Nathaniel W. Howell | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Micah Brooks, Peter B. Porter |
| Constituency | New York's 21st congressional district |
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office July 1, 1821 – December 31, 1822 Serving with Gamaliel H. Barstow, Perry G. Childs, David E. Evans, Lyman Paine, Henry Seymour, Ephraim Hart, Oliver Forward, Elijah Miles | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Wilson, Gamaliel H. Barstow, Perry G. Childs, David E. Evans, Gideon Granger, Lyman Paine, Ephraim Hart, Oliver Forward, Elijah Miles |
| Succeeded by | None (Senate reorganized, new districts created) |
| Constituency | Western District |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office July 1, 1820 – June 30, 1821 Serving with Fitch Chipman, Jesse Hawley | |
| Preceded by | Fitch Chipman, Gideon T. Jenkins, Robert McKay |
| Succeeded by | Robert Anderson, Benedict Brooks, Samuel McWhorter |
| Constituency | Genesee County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1772 Salem, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | October 8, 1837 (aged 65) Geneva, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Washington Street Cemetery, Geneva, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Sarah Elizabeth Rogers (m. 1800) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Yale College Litchfield Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
Samuel Miles Hopkins (May 9, 1772 – October 8, 1837) was an American attorney and politician from New York. A Federalist, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1813 to 1815, the New York State Assembly from 1820 to 1821, and the New York State Senate from 1821 to 1822.
A native of Salem, Connecticut, Hopkins attended Yale College and the Litchfield Law School, attained admission to the bar in 1793, and became an attorney in New York. During his career, Hopkins practiced in New York City, Geneseo, and Albany before retiring to Geneva. In addition to practicing law, Hopkins farmed and raised livestock for several years. He also became involved in politics as a member of the Federalist Party, and he served several terms on New York City's common council.
Hopkins served in Congress from 1813 to 1815. He later served a term in the New York State Assembly (1820–1821), and a partial term in the New York State Senate (1821–1822). In the early 1830s, Hopkins's wife received an inheritance that enabled them to retire, and they became residents of Geneva. He died in Geneva on October 8, 1837 and was buried at Washington Street Cemetery in Geneva.