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James Hawke 1683–1716

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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6 researchers on YourRoots have James Hawke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 29 Sep 1683 · HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Died 10 Jul 1716 · HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Father James Hawke
Mother Sarah Jacob (1657–1694)
Spouse Mary Gill (1686–1715)
Children Mary Hawke, Ruth Hawke, Sarah Hawke
Siblings Deborah Hawke, Elizabeth Hawke, Margaret Hawke, Mary Hawke, Matthew Hawke, Sarah Hawke

Researchers connected through James Hawke 1683–1716

and 5 more tree owners connected with James Hawke 1683–1716

Biography

James Hawke was born in 1683 in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, the child of james hawke and sarah jacob. James Hawke married mary gill, and had children including mary hawke, ruth hawke, sarah hawke. James Hawke passed away in 1716 in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record 3903113.FTW

  3. 3
    Record [email protected], GEDCOM file imported on 22 Sep 1998. (Ancestry.com)

  4. 4
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of James Hawke in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1716
Death of James Hawke in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hawke

This ancestor line traces from Fordington, St. George, Dorset, England (1595) to HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS (1683) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Hawke (1683–1716) was born in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS and died in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James Hawke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Hawke PTP
1683–1716
HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Parents
James Hawke PTP
1683–1716
HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Sarah Jacob PTP
1657–1694
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Grandparents
James Hawke PTP
1683–1716
HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Sarah Jacob PTP
1657–1694
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Unknown
Margery Eames PTP
1630–1659
Fordington, Dorset, England

James Hawke's Descendants

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James Hawke PTP 1683–1716 m. Mary Gill PTP 1686–1715
  1. 1. Sarah Hawke PTP 1709–1775 m. Thomas Gill PTP 1649–1725
    1. 1. Thomas Gill PTP 1649–1725