Born in Detroit, Oct.17,1865; attended Detroit High School; graduated from U. of M. 1887; admitted to bar, 1889; comp. & revised Detroit city ordinances; member State Legislature,1899-1900; member of City Council,1903-10; Controller, 1903-1913; originated city manager plan ; secured Carnegie grant for erection of Main Library; founder of Robert Hopkin Club which later became Scarab Club; married Tessa Demmon,1919; died Feb. 22,1935.) (Mich. Pion. Colls., v. 35, p. 238-243 ; Detroit News) (blue index cards)
From the description of David E. Heineman papers, 1905 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 434441691