George S. Hoppin
June 24, 1824-May 9, 1919
George S. Hoppin, 94 years of age, of 698 south Fourth street, died this morning at 7 o’clock following a gradual decline due to the infirmities of old age. He had been in failing health for several years and was bedfast during the past year.
With the exception of about eight years, spent in South Dakota, Mr. Hoppin has spent his life since he was 18 years old in Berrien county, coming here from New York with his parents in 1844. He took charge of the farm known as the Hoppin farm, one mile south on the South Bend road, cleared away the timber and brush, placed the fields under the plow and greatly improved the farm, transforming it into the excellent property it now is.
In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Dora King, of Lyons, New York, and to this union were born four children: Clair, wife of Judge Charles E. White, of Niles; Rose, wife of V. Main, of Battle Creek; George S., and John E., who are employed in a bank at Detroit.
Mr. Hoppin was a member of the Presbyterian church for more than half a century and during that time filled a number of its offices, doing all in his power to promote its growth and extend its influence. He was a man well liked by all, one who always had a kind word even for his enemies.
Funeral services will be held from the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Scherer of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wed. May 9, 1919, page 1, Microfilm Niles District Library)