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History of DeKalb County Illinois
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Biographies:
Albert J. Hopkins Biographical Sketch
Albert J. Hopkins, representative, was born in DeKalb county, Ill., Ang. 15, 1846. He was graduated at Hillsdale college, Mich., in June, 1870, and was admitted to the bar, practising at Aurora, Ill. He was state's attorney of Kane county, 1872-76; a member of the Republican state central committee, 1878-80; presidential elector on the Blaine and Logan ticket in 1884, and a Republican representative in the 49th-57th congresses inclusive, 1885-1903. In the 56th congress he served as chairman of the select committee on the census and as a member of the committees on merchant marine and fisheries and ways and means.
From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans,
Johnson, Rossiter, editor
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Illinois Facts:
Tree: white oak
Bird: cardinal
Flower: native violet
Nickname: Prairie State, Land of Lincoln
Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
Area (sq. mi.): 56,400
Capitol: Springfield
Admitted: 3 Dec 1818
DeKalb County Facts:
Seat: SycamoreEstablished: 1837
Formed from: Kane