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George Harry Hopkins

(27 Oct 1905 - 10 Jun 1950)

G. Harry Hopkins (1905-1950), 45, Jacksonville, was drowned late Saturday night in the St. Johns River near Welaka when a small boat capsized.
Hopkins went fishing Saturday afternoon with salesmen from the car company where he worked. He was alone when the boat turned over. His body was found yesterday morning.
Hopkins, a native of Charleston, S.C., has lived in Florida for 25 years. The body was taken to Crescent City. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd Monday, 12 Jun 1950.)
Provided by Find A Grave contributor Mack Wills.

Events

Birth27 Oct 1905Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
Marriage1 Jan 1927Alachua County, Florida - Martha Irene Cone
Death10 Jun 1950Putnam County, Florida
BurialHigh Springs Cemetery, Alachua County, Florida

Families

SpouseMartha Irene Cone (1907 - 1992)

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