[1] The younger Hopkins gave up farming after an injury, studied medicine with Dr. Jonas Fay, and became a physician.
[1] In October, 1778, the New Broom was captured by the British, and Hopkins was briefly held as a prisoner in Newport, Rhode Island; he was quickly exchanged, after which he returned to Bennington.
[1] In 1786, Hopkins moved to Vergennes; he was selected to serve as clerk of the court in Addison County, and he held this position until 1801.
[1] In addition to farming, Hopkins remained active in government; He served as Hopkinton's town supervisor in 1806, 1810, and 1811 to 1819.
[1] Hopkins was traveling to Vermont to visit a family member when he was thrown from his carriage in Chazy, New York.