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Benjamin Byrd Hawkins 1780–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

Birth Location: Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA

Death Date: May 1850

Death Location: Shenandoah CO., Virginia, USA

Father: Benjamin Hawkins

Mother: Magdalene Bryd

Spouse(s): Polly Trout

Children(s): Rebecca Hawkins

The story of Benjamin Byrd Hawkins began in 1780 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA. In 1810, Benjamin Byrd Hawkins resided in Keezletown, Rockingham, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Byrd Hawkins married Polly Mary Magdalene Trout, and had children including Rebecca Hawkins. Benjamin Byrd Hawkins passed away in 1850 in Shenandoah CO., Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Byrd Hawkins began in 1780 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Byrd Hawkins resided in Keezletown, Rockingham, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Byrd Hawkins married Polly Mary Magdalene Trout, and had children including Rebecca Hawkins.
  • Benjamin Byrd Hawkins passed away in 1850 in Shenandoah CO., Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Hawkins
1754–1827
Birth Location: Hawkinstown, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
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Magdalene Bryd
1764–1813
Birth Location: Smith's Creek, Shenandoah, VA, USA
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Spouses(s)

Polly Trout
1786–1863
Birth Location: Timberville, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Rebecca Hawkins
1812–
Birth Location: Rockingham Co, VA
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Benjamin Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hawkins
1780–1850
Birth Place: Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Hawkins
1754–1827
Hawkinstown, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
Magdalene Bryd
1764–1813
Smith's Creek, Shenandoah, VA, USA
Grandparents
Mounce (Bird) Sr
1735–1793
Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Clara (Ann) Ruddell
1735–1822
East Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Hawkins's Descendants

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Benjamin (Byrd) Hawkins (1780–May 1850) m. Polly ((Mary Magdalene)) Trout (15 Feb 1786–Jan 1863)
  1. 1. Rebecca Hawkins 1812– m. Philip Arey 1774–1852 m. Levi Higgs 1807–
    1. 1. Isaac (W.) Airey 1828–1915 m. Caroline Bazzle 1822–1886 m. Ann (Maria) Ship 1854–
      1. 1. Rueben (Asberry) Airey 1855–1928 m. Elizabeth ('Betty') Myers 1860–1931
        1. 1. William (Henry) Arey 1879–1956 m. Mary (Lenora) Perry 1886–1981
        2. 2. Laura (Josephine) Arey 1882–1967
        3. 3. Guy (Charles) Arey 1896–1937
        4. 4. Artie (E) Arey 1888–
        5. 5. George (W) Arey 1884–
      2. 2. Samantha (Ellen) Airey 1860–1926
      3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Airey 1867–1943
      4. 4. William (Washington) Airey 1851–
      5. 5. Daniel (Leonard) Airey 1853–1907 m. Hester (Ann Arbelia) Root 1855–1919
        1. 1. Maud (C) Airey 1882–1978
        2. 2. James (Leonard) Airey 1879–1943
        3. 3. Fannie (Alice Ellen) Airey 1880–1958
        4. 4. Carrie (Virginia) Airey 1893–1984
      6. 6. Rebecca (J) Airey 1858–
      7. 7. Martha (Cornelius) Airey 1864–1943
      8. 8. John (Cyrus) Airey 1860–
    2. 2. Dorillas Higgs 1830–1915 m. Margaret Lemon 1825–1893
      1. 1. Jacob (Franklin) Higgs 1859–1929
      2. 2. Josephine (Ellen) Higgs 1862–1909
      3. 3. Jos (Robert Erasmus) Higgs 1865–1932
    3. 3. Sarah (Catharine) Higgs 1832–1909 m. Emanuel Wilkins 1820–1906
      1. 1. Otis (G) Wilkins 1860–1942
      2. 2. Henrietta Wilkins 1859–1906
      3. 3. Laura (Ann) Wilkens 1851–1912
      4. 4. Kirby (F) Wilkins 1871–1904
      5. 5. Ellen (Mahala) Wilkins 1866–1953
      6. 6. Sarah (Frances) Wilkins 1868–
      7. 7. Mary Wilkins 1853–
      8. 8. Elizabeth Wilkins 1855–
      9. 9. William Wilkin 1864–
    4. 4. Mary Higgs 1834–1915 m. Jacob (Franklin) Wampler 1835–1926
      1. 1. Josie (Alice) Wampker 1874–1934
      2. 2. John (W) Chapman 1864–
      3. 3. Sarah (C) Chapman 1866–
      4. 4. Virginia (K.) Chapman 1866–
      5. 5. William (H) Chapman 1869–
      6. 6. Jas.robt.allen (B.) Chapman 1878–
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Higgs 1838– m. Susanna Perry 1841–
    6. 6. Hannah Higgs 1840–
    7. 7. John (William) Higgs 1846–1928 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Martz 1846–1928
      1. 1. Thomas (J.) Higgs 1869–1940
      2. 2. Tracy (C) Higgs 1883–
    8. 8. Anna Higgs 1849–1929 m. James (William) Ship 1856–1914
      1. 1. J. (Lee) Shipp 1876–1898
      2. 2. Willie (Ann) Shipp 1884–1958
      3. 3. Myrtle (Belle) Shipp 1888–1968
      4. 4. Mary (Alice) Shipp 1880–1931

Benjamin Hawkins's Timeline

3 Records

1780
1780
Birth of Benjamin Byrd Hawkins in Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA
Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 30
Benjamin Byrd Hawkins resided here in Keezletown, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Keezletown, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1850
May 1850
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Byrd Hawkins in Shenandoah CO., Virginia, USA
Shenandoah CO., Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Shenandoah Co., Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Keezletown, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Keezletown, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 136; Image: Vam252_67-0179; FHL Roll: 0181427

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1850
    Event Place: Shenandoah CO., Virginia, USA
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