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David Napoleon Hawkins 1898–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1898

Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina

Death Date: 17 Aug 1987

Death Location: Leicester, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Blanchard Hawkins

Mother: Lilley Snelson

Spouse(s): Zora Olis

Children(s): Verna Hawkins, Ray Hawkins, Curtis Hawkins, Billy Hawkins, Unnamed (twin), Roy Hawkins, Faire Hawkins

In 1898, David Napoleon Hawkins entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, born to Blanchard G Hawkins And Lilley Snelson. In 1900, David Napoleon Hawkins resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, David Napoleon Hawkins resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. David Napoleon Hawkins married Zora Belle Olis, and had children including Billy Cleodas Hawkins, Curtis Troy Hawkins, Eula Harriett Hawkins, Faire Lynetta Hawkins, Ray Earl Hawkins, Roy F Hawkins, Unnamed Male Hawkins Twin, Verna Lily Hawkins. David Napoleon Hawkins passed away in 1987 in Leicester, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1898, David Napoleon Hawkins entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, born to Blanchard G Hawkins And Lilley Snelson.
  • In 1900, David Napoleon Hawkins resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, David Napoleon Hawkins resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • David Napoleon Hawkins married Zora Belle Olis, and had children including Billy Cleodas Hawkins, Curtis Troy Hawkins, Eula Harriett Hawkins, Faire Lynetta Hawkins, Ray Earl Hawkins, Roy F Hawkins, Unnamed Male Hawkins Twin, Verna Lily Hawkins.
  • David Napoleon Hawkins passed away in 1987 in Leicester, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Blanchard Hawkins
1875–1963
Birth Location: North Carolina
BH
Lilley Snelson
1876–1961
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
LS

Spouses(s)

Zora Olis
1898–1972
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
ZO

Children(s)

Verna Hawkins
1929–2012
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina
VH
Ray Hawkins
1921–2004
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina
RH
Curtis Hawkins
1924–1994
Birth Location: Leicester, North Carolina
CH
Billy Hawkins
1931–2014
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina
BH
Unnamed (twin)
1919–1919
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina
U(
Roy Hawkins
1922–1924
Birth Location: Leicester, Buncombe County, North Carolina
RH
Faire Hawkins
1919–2015
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
FH

David Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
David Hawkins
1898–1987
Birth Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina
Parents
Blanchard G. Hawkins
1875–1963
North Carolina
Lilley Snelson
1876–1961
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Napoleon) Hawkins
1843–1918
North Carolina, USA
Laura (Emaline) Ratcliff
1843–1926
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Hawkins's Descendants

1.
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David (Napoleon) Hawkins (14 Aug 1898–17 Aug 1987) m. Zora (Belle) Olis (23 Nov 1898–13 Nov 1972)
  1. 1. Verna (Lily) Hawkins 1929–2012
  2. 2. Ray (Earl) Hawkins 1921–2004
  3. 3. Curtis (Troy) Hawkins 1924–1994
  4. 4. Billy (Cleodas) Hawkins 1931–2014
  5. 5. Unnamed (Male Hawkins) (twin) 1919–1919
  6. 6. Roy (F.) Hawkins 1922–1924
  7. 7. Faire (Lynetta) Hawkins 1919–2015 m. Norman (Quentin) Blakely 1904–1992

David Hawkins's Timeline

10 Records

1898
14 Aug 1898
Birth of David Napoleon Hawkins in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina
Buncombe, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 22
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
David Napoleon Hawkins resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1987
17 Aug 1987
Age 89
Death of David Napoleon Hawkins in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1898
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 158
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2879; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-71A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-58-9882; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1955
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1287; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 274
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1676; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 732.0; FHL microfilm: 2341410
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Buncombe; Roll: 1765621; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1241184
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1099; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375112
    [9] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [10] North Carolina, Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1241184

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1099; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375112

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Buncombe; Roll: 1765621; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1287; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 274

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1676; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 732.0; FHL microfilm: 2341410

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2879; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-71A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2879; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-71A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 158

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Leicester
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 18 Aug 1987; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.07473806,0.50571823,0.29734483&xid=335

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1987
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-58-9882; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1955
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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