Charles Ferren Hopkins Sr. (May 16, 1842 – February 14, 1934) was the last surviving Union Civil War soldier in New Jersey that was a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

[1] He was born on May 16, 1842, in Hope Township, New Jersey to Nathan Hopkins (1811–1889) and Ann Wilson and he had a brother, John Robertson Hopkins (1844–1885).

He served as Mayor of Boonton, New Jersey.

[1] Four daughters survived him, and three sons: Emmet, Frank, and Charles Ferren Hopkins Jr.

[1][2] He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Boonton.