Charles Hopewell

Charles Hopewell (September 22, 1861-May 15, 1931) was mayor of Ottawa from 1909 to 1912.

He was born in March Township in 1861. During his term in office, he negotiated grants in lieu of taxes with the federal government. He also served as magistrate after his term as mayor. Hopewell served for many years on the board of the Union Mission, a shelter for homeless men.

He drowned in the Ottawa River in 1931, an apparent suicide. He is buried in Beechwood Cemetery.

Hopewell Avenue in the city was named in honour of this former mayor.

References

• Chain of Office: Biographical Sketches of the Early Mayors of Ottawa (1847-1948), Dave Mullington (ISBN 1-897113-17-X)

Preceded by Napoleon Champagne

Mayor of Ottawa 1909-1912

Succeeded by Edward H. Hinchey

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Name	Hopewell, Charles
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Date of birth	1861
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Date of death	1931
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