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'''Francis Hopkinson''' (b. September 21, 1737; d. May 9, 1791) is a Founding Father of [[America]]. He was the first Graduate of the College of Philadelphia, a friend of [[Benjamin Franklin]], a lawyer, a writer of poetry, music, and satire. Hopkinson claimed credit for designing the American flag. He was a delegate from [[New Jersey]] to the [[Continental Congress]] that signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Hopkinson was commissioned a Judge of Admiralty in Pennsylvania and [[President Washington]] appointed him Federal District Judge.
==Early Life==
Francis Hopkinson was born in Philadelphia to a wealthy family. His father was a lawyer and his mother was the niece of the Bishop of Worcester, [[England]]. At age thirteen, his father died. Mrs. Hopkinson sought to give Francis the best education and the family friend Ben Franklin would be a big help. <ref>[http://virtualology.com/francishopkinson.com/ Francis Hopkinson, Virtuology.com]</ref> Ben Franklin was there for him through his years at the College of Philadelphia. After graudation Francis traveled to England and continued his education, two years study with the Bishop of Worcester. His family connections in England landed him the title collector of customs at Salem, New Jersey and customs at New Castle, Delaware. He would marry the wealthy Ann Bordon of New Jersey, whose family had founded Bordentown. Hopkinson would prosper as a lawyer and was appointed to the prestigious provincial council.
Francis Hopkinson started writing satires against [[British]] oppression of the colonies. He is considered by many to be the first American composer.
==American Revolution==
Hopkinson was elected to the Second Conintneal Congress just in time to sign the Declaration. Hessian militants attacked his residence and the family fled. They ransacked his house and plundered his possessions. In 1779, he was appointed the judge of the admiralty court of Pennsylvania, <ref>[http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/HOPKINSON.htm Francis Hopkinson, USHistory.org]</ref> a position he held for ten years. Hopkinson was an active advocate for the new Federal constitution. After the Constituition was adopted, George Washington had appointed Hopkinson Judge of the United States, for the district of Pennsylvania in 1790.
==Death==
In 1791, Hopkinson had a epileptic seizure and died at the age of fifty-three.
==Writings==
* "A Pretty Story" a skeptical examination of the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies.
* "Battle of the Kegs" a satiric taunting of the British.
* "The Prophecy" an allegory that likened royal government to a certain tree, planted by the king in America.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Founding Fathers]]
[[Category:American Revolution]]
'''Francis Hopkinson''' (b. September 21, 1737; d. May 9, 1791) is a Founding Father of [[America]]. He was the first Graduate of the College of Philadelphia, a friend of [[Benjamin Franklin]], a lawyer, a writer of poetry, music, and satire. Hopkinson claimed credit for designing the American flag. He was a delegate from [[New Jersey]] to the [[Continental Congress]] that signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Hopkinson was commissioned a Judge of Admiralty in Pennsylvania and [[President Washington]] appointed him Federal District Judge.
==Early Life==
Francis Hopkinson was born in Philadelphia to a wealthy family. His father was a lawyer and his mother was the niece of the Bishop of Worcester, [[England]]. At age thirteen, his father died. Mrs. Hopkinson sought to give Francis the best education and the family friend Ben Franklin would be a big help. <ref>[http://virtualology.com/francishopkinson.com/ Francis Hopkinson, Virtuology.com]</ref> Ben Franklin was there for him through his years at the College of Philadelphia. After graudation Francis traveled to England and continued his education, two years study with the Bishop of Worcester. His family connections in England landed him the title collector of customs at Salem, New Jersey and customs at New Castle, Delaware. He would marry the wealthy Ann Bordon of New Jersey, whose family had founded Bordentown. Hopkinson would prosper as a lawyer and was appointed to the prestigious provincial council.
Francis Hopkinson started writing satires against [[British]] oppression of the colonies. He is considered by many to be the first American composer.
==American Revolution==
Hopkinson was elected to the Second Conintneal Congress just in time to sign the Declaration. Hessian militants attacked his residence and the family fled. They ransacked his house and plundered his possessions. In 1779, he was appointed the judge of the admiralty court of Pennsylvania, <ref>[http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/HOPKINSON.htm Francis Hopkinson, USHistory.org]</ref> a position he held for ten years. Hopkinson was an active advocate for the new Federal constitution. After the Constituition was adopted, George Washington had appointed Hopkinson Judge of the United States, for the district of Pennsylvania in 1790.
==Death==
In 1791, Hopkinson had a epileptic seizure and died at the age of fifty-three.
==Writings==
* "A Pretty Story" a skeptical examination of the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies.
* "Battle of the Kegs" a satiric taunting of the British.
* "The Prophecy" an allegory that likened royal government to a certain tree, planted by the king in America.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Founding Fathers]]
[[Category:American Revolution]]