John Wesley HOPPER (b. August 1841, d. February 14, 1864)
John Wesley HOPPER (son of William W. HOPPER and Phoebe LEWIS)183, 184 was born August 1841 in Somerton, Belmont Co., OH, and died February 14, 1864 in Cross Keys, VA Civil War.
Notes for John Wesley HOPPER: Civil War Veteran, Union Company E, 62nd Regiment, O.V.I. Company E was organized at Somerton and rendezvoused at Camp Goddard. This company was mustered into service October 16, 1861. John W. Hopper was a private and was killed during on February 14, 1864, Civil War. Sources: Ohio Civil War Records & Grave Marker at Malaga, Ohio cemetery.
It was reported that John was shot through the lungs and died as a result of his wounds.