Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1914 — Another Old Resident Passes Away. [ARTICLE]

Another Old Resident Passes Away.

Dewitt C. Hopkins, an old and well known resident of Rensselaer for niany years, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, L. A. Hopkins, near Markle, Ind, aged 93 years, 3. months and 3 days. The body was brought to Rensselaer Monday evening and the funeral held yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. C. W. Postill conducting the services, and burial made beside his wife in Weston cemetery. Mr. Hopkins was a native of Ohio, but came to Jasper county in 1851 and located on a farm. He later moved to Rensselaer and engaged In the milling business which he followed for many years. His wife died eight years ago, and three sons survive him, Nehemiah of Surrey, Caleb A., of Delphi, and Levi A., of Markle. He resided in Rensselaer until recent years, since which he has made his home with his children.