Who was John Hawkins?

John Hawkins (1720–1784) was born in Charles City, Gloucester, Virginia, USA and died in Warren, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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John Hawkins 1720–1784

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

Born 08 APR 1720 · Charles City, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Died 10 MAY 1784 · Warren, North Carolina, USA

Father Philemon Hawkins

Mother Anne Eleanor Howard

Spouse Mary Wyatt

Children Benjamin Hawkins

Siblings Ann Hawkins, Philemon Hawkins

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The story of John Hawkins began in 1720 in Charles City, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. John Hawkins married mary wyatt, and had children including benjamin hawkins. John Hawkins passed away in 1784 in Warren, North Carolina, USA.

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Birth of John Hawkins in Charles City, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

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Death of John Hawkins in Warren, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hawkins

This ancestor line traces from Faversham, Kent, England (1294) to Charles City, Gloucester, Virginia, USA (1720) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Hawkins (1720–1784) was born in Charles City, Gloucester, Virginia, USA and died in Warren, North Carolina, USA. 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 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 13 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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