William Hopkins (37)

William Hopkins (?–?) was likely a baker and a member of the Young Junto, elected c. 1758. Despite periods of absence due to his country residence, he was an active participant in the society. He served as its treasurer in 1762 and proposed queries for debate concerned with European interreligious warfare and ways of distinguishing the genuses of plants. In 1766 he petitioned the government for an appointment as inspector of Philadelphia’s flour exports. (PI)