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John Hawks 1707–1784

Public Tree Person

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Hawks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 05 Dec 1707 · Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Jun 1784 · Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Eleazer Hawks
Mother Judith Smead
Spouse Elizabeth Nims
Children Abner Hawks, Anne Hawks, Elizabeth Childs, John Hawks, Moses Hawks, Obed Hawks, Rebecca Hawkes, Solomon Hawks
Siblings Eleazer Hawks Jr, Elizabeth Hawks, Hannah Hawks, Mary Hawks, Nathaniel Hawks, Sarah Hawks, Thankful Hawks

Researchers connected through John Hawks 1707–1784

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Biography

In 1707, John Hawks entered the world in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, born to eleazer hawks and judith smead. In 1761, John Hawks resided in Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. John Hawks married elizabeth nims, and had children including abner hawks, anne hawks, elizabeth childs, john hawks, moses hawks, obed hawks, rebecca hawkes, solomon hawks. John Hawks passed away in 1784 in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Record A History of the county of Berkshire, Massachusetts

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    Record Filae Family Trees

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    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1707
Birth of John Hawks in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1761
John Hawks resided here in Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1784
Death of John Hawks in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hawks

This ancestor line traces from Lydd, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1521) to Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA (1707) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hawks (1707–1784) was born in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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 7 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.

John Hawks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Hawks PTP
1707–1784
Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
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John Hawks's Descendants

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John Hawks PTP 1707–1784