William E. Hopping
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William Ely Hopping, known as Billl. Arrived 1852 as a goldminer. Married Harriet Hopping (second cousin) 1863. Established and operated a butcher business at French Gulch until he was elected County Sheriff; served from September 2, 1863 through 1867 and again from November 7, 1882 through 1892. Elected County Judge from 1872 until 1880. Weighed a whopping 450 pounds. Gifted with musical talent. Died in office during his seventh term as sheriff on January 31, 1891. [1]
References
- ↑ Smith, Dottie (1999). The Dictionary of Early Shasta County History (2nd ed.). self-published.
