About the Author

Nelson Hopkins, of Bridgehampton, Michigan, enlisted as a Private in the 22nd Michigan Infantry Company K on August 11, 1862 at Port Sanilac, Michigan. He was mustered into service at the age of 23 on August 22. On June 28, 1863, Hopkins was promoted to Corporal. Nelson Hopkins died on September 20 at Chickamauga, Georgia.

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Documents for this Author:

Hopkins, Nelson – May 10, 1863
Hopkins, Nelson – July 1, 1863
Hopkins, Nelson – September 8, 1863