Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Ensign in the 2nd Regiment New Jersey Line 21 Jun 1781. Served to 3 Nov 1783. Probably born in Hohokus, NJ in Dec 1761 and died 4 or 14 Nov 1819. (A John Hopper was born 18 Mar 1749 and died 28 Nov 1819 in Bergen County, NJ and is buried in Mahwah, NJ and served as a Judge.) [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C).]