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benjamin Hawkins 1754–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 August 1754

Birth Location: Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 6 June 1816

Death Location: Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Philemon Sr

Mother: delia HAWKINS

Spouse(s): Lavinia Downs, Martha Borden

Children(s): Virginia Hawkins

In 1754, benjamin Hawkins entered the world in Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Philemon Hawkins Sr And Delia Martin Hawkins. benjamin Hawkins married Lavinia Downs, Martha Borden, and had children including Virginia Hawkins. benjamin Hawkins passed away in 1816 in Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1754, benjamin Hawkins entered the world in Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Philemon Hawkins Sr And Delia Martin Hawkins.
  • benjamin Hawkins married Lavinia Downs, Martha Borden, and had children including Virginia Hawkins.
  • benjamin Hawkins passed away in 1816 in Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philemon Sr
1717–1801
Birth Location: Chickahominy River, Todd's Bridge, Charles City Co., VA
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delia HAWKINS
1721–1794
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Lavinia Downs
1781–1828
Birth Location: –
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Martha Borden
1750–
Birth Location: VA
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Children(s)

Virginia Hawkins
1811–1851
Birth Location: Indian, Agency, Jones, Georgia
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benjamin Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
benjamin Hawkins
1754–1816
Birth Place: Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Philemon Hawkins Sr
1717–1801
Chickahominy River, Todd's Bridge, Charles City Co., VA
delia (martin) HAWKINS
1721–1794
Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
philemon (hawkins DNA) 3
1690–1725
Slapton, Devonshire, England
Ann (Eleanor) Howard
1695–1742
Virginia
zacharia martin
1690–
VA
Ann
1690–
Great-Grandparents
john Hawkins
1643–1690
mary DNA
1645–1697
Cornelius Howard
1665–1716
Mary Hammond
1670–1714
john martin
1660–
Rachel
1670–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
john Hawkins
1604–1678
hester richards
1604–1660
Edward Dewes
1625–1725
Mary DNA
1625–1725
Cornelius line
1630–1680
Elizabeth gorsuch
1630–
Major-General Hammond
1643–1707
Col II
1644–1711

benjamin Hawkins's Descendants

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benjamin Hawkins (15 August 1754–6 June 1816) m. Lavinia Downs (10 May 1781–22 Mar 1828) m. Martha Borden (1750–)
  1. 1. Virginia Hawkins 1811–1851 m. William (Austin) Carr 1803–1857
    1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Carr 1841–1914 m. Cornelia (Viola) Rice 1860–
      1. 1. Clara Carr 1879–
      2. 2. Hettie (L) Carr 1882–
      3. 3. Harris (G) Carr 1884–
      4. 4. Hilton (R) Carr 1886–1950
      5. 5. Viola (J) Carr 1890–
      6. 6. Virginia (E) Carr 1892–
      7. 7. Paradine Carr 1878–
      8. 8. Jimmie Carr 1881–
      9. 9. Ollie (B) Carr 1887–
    2. 2. Madison (Henry) Carr 1826–1895 m. Mourning (E) Pearson 1833–1883
      1. 1. William (Overton) Carr 1854–1908
      2. 2. James (Francis) Carr 1875–
      3. 3. M. (L.) Carr 1864–
      4. 4. Robt. (Lee) Carr 1866–
      5. 5. Henry (B.) Carr 1867–
      6. 6. Prentiss (S.) Carr 1872–
    3. 3. Francis (J.) Carr 1847–1850
    4. 4. Benjamin (Hawkins) Carr 1831– m. Mary Carr 1834–
      1. 1. Joseph (G) Carr 1854–
      2. 2. Alice (V) Carr 1859–
      3. 3. Martha (M) Carr 1863–
      4. 4. Cornelius Carr 1866–
      5. 5. Rosie Carr 1869–
    5. 5. Mary Carr 1835– m. Joseph (W) Akin 1827–
      1. 1. Margaret (A) Akin 1856–
      2. 2. Moses (A) Akin 1858–
      3. 3. Mary (Wallace) Aikins 1864–1948
      4. 4. Nancy (H.) Aikins 1868–
    6. 6. Cherokee (A) Carr 1834–
    7. 7. Lewis (P) Carr 1837– m. Sarah (Jane) Pearson 1843–1883
      1. 1. William Carr 1861–
      2. 2. Volentine Carr 1864–
      3. 3. Eugene Carr 1866–
      4. 4. Minnie Carr 1869–
      5. 5. Sessony Carr 1871–
      6. 6. Estell Carr 1878–
      7. 7. Votaire Carr 1863–
    8. 8. Silas (Washington) Carr 1839–
    9. 9. Lucy (Polk) Carr 1844–1888 m. Robt. (P.) Parks 1841–
      1. 1. Nina Parks 1868–
      2. 2. Abner Parks 1870–
      3. 3. Jeffey Parks 1873–
      4. 4. Little Parks 1875–
      5. 5. L. (Mary) Parks 1880–
    10. 10. William Carr 1850–

benjamin Hawkins's Timeline

2 Records

1754
15 August 1754
Birth of benjamin Hawkins in Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
1816
6 June 1816
Age 62
Death of benjamin Hawkins in Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America
Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 August 1754
    Event Place: Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 530443
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 081

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 June 1816
    Event Place: Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 530443
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 081

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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