Who was James Hawkins?

James Hawkins (1843–1907) was born in Overton, Tennessee, United States and died in Overton County, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Alvin Hawkins 1843–1907

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1843 · Overton, Tennessee, United States

Died 18 Nov 1907 · Overton County, Tennessee

Father Joseph W Hawkins

Mother Elizabeth L Hooten

Siblings Alexander Hawkins, Baby Hawkins, Canzada Hawkins, George W Hawkins, Hetty M Hawkins, Hetty Margaret Hawkins, James Maron Hawkins, Jimmy Hawkins, John Francis Hawkins, John T Hawkins, Joseph Taylor Hawkins, Macy H Hawkins, Martha J Hawkins, Mary Hawkins, Miljane Hawkins, Minerva Hawkins, Nelson Hawkins, Sarah Jane Hawkins, William H Hawkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph W Hawkins

Elizabeth L Hooten

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

James Alvin Hawkins was born in 1843 in Overton, Tennessee, United States, the child of joseph w hawkins and elizabeth l hooten. James Alvin Hawkins passed away in 1907 in Overton County, Tennessee.

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Life Timeline

1843

Birth of James Alvin Hawkins in Overton, Tennessee, United States

Birth

1907

Death of James Alvin Hawkins in Overton County, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hawkins

This ancestor line traces from Courtenay, Loiret, Centre, France (1013) to Overton, Tennessee, United States (1843) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Hawkins (1843–1907) was born in Overton, Tennessee, United States and died in Overton County, Tennessee. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 24 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.
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