John Hawes (1671–1723) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Hawes 1671–1723

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 May 1671 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Dec 1723 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father John Capt Hawes

Mother Desire Gorham

Siblings Benjamin Hawes, Desire Cowing, Desire Hawes, Ebenezer Hawes, Edmund Hawes, Elizabeth Hawes, Experience Hawes, Experience Miller, Gabis Hawes, Isaac Hawes, Jabez Hawes, James Hawes, Joseph Hawes, Mary Bacon, Mary Hawes, Temperance Hawes

Records

Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Capt Hawes

Desire Gorham

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Hawes began in 1671 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. John Hawes passed away in 1723 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1671

Birth of John Hawes in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1723

Death of John Hawes in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hawes

This ancestor line traces from of Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1465) to Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1671) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Hawes (1671–1723) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 9 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.