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General William Hawkins 1750–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 October 1750

Birth Location: Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 29 April 1804

Death Location: Stokes, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Hawkins

Mother: Mary Hawkins

Spouse(s): Nancy Tilley

Children(s): Lazarus Hawkins, James Hawkins, Ellenor Hawkins, Gail Hawkins, Joel Hawkins

In 1750, General William Hawkins entered the world in Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America, born to John Hawkins And Mary Ann Hawkins. In 1790, General William Hawkins resided in Stokes, North Carolina, USA. In 1800, General William Hawkins resided in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina. General William Hawkins married Nancy Tilley, and had children including Ellenor Ellen Hawkins, Gail Hawkins, James Hawkins, Joel David Sr Hawkins, Lazarus Hawkins. General William Hawkins passed away in 1804 in Stokes, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1750, General William Hawkins entered the world in Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America, born to John Hawkins And Mary Ann Hawkins.
  • In 1790, General William Hawkins resided in Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, General William Hawkins resided in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina.
  • General William Hawkins married Nancy Tilley, and had children including Ellenor Ellen Hawkins, Gail Hawkins, James Hawkins, Joel David Sr Hawkins, Lazarus Hawkins.
  • General William Hawkins passed away in 1804 in Stokes, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

General Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
General Hawkins
1750–1804
Birth Place: Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Parents
John Hawkins
1713–1790
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Mary (Ann) Hawkins
1716–1779
Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph Hawkins
1665–1724
Tracys Landing, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Major IMMIGRANT
1633–1676
Mary Warner
1640–1685
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Hawkins
1605–1669
Grace Cutland
1615–1638

General Hawkins's Descendants

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General (William) Hawkins (5 October 1750–29 April 1804) m. Nancy Tilley (1745–1828)
  1. 1. Lazarus Hawkins 1795–1875 m. Margaretha (Elizabeth "Betsy") Petree 1799–1855
    1. 1. William (H "Billy ") Hawkins 1816–1883 m. Mary Reed 1821– m. Luvana Hankins 1845–
      1. 1. Columbus Hawkins 1844–1940 m. Cinthia Massingal 1841–1945 m. Manda Hawkins 1874–
        1. 1. Levi (J) Hawkins 1896–1979 m. Elisabeth Tacket 1902–1985 m. Elizabeth Hawkins 1902–1985 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" B) Tackett 1902–1985
        2. 2. Henry Hawkins 1890–
        3. 3. Josie Hawkins 1898–
        4. 4. Dewy Hawkins 1899–
        5. 5. Apilona Hawkins 1881–
        6. 6. Matilda Hawkins 1882–
        7. 7. Warner Hawkins 1890–1941
      2. 2. Faitha (V) Hawkins 1846–
      3. 3. Margaret Hawkins 1847–
      4. 4. Gincy (S) Hawkins 1849–
      5. 5. Lonzo Hawkins 1852–
      6. 6. James (C) Hawkins 1854–
      7. 7. Virsula Hawkins 1858–
      8. 8. Mary Hawkins 1861–
      9. 9. William Hankins 1871–1921
      10. 10. Susan (L.) Hankins 1872–
      11. 11. John (R) Hankins 1840–
      12. 12. Matilda Hankins 1842–
      13. 13. Tabitha Hankins 1844–
      14. 14. Viletta Hawkins 1850–
      15. 15. Nancy Hawkins 1852–
      16. 16. Stakely (C) Hawkins 1855–
      17. 17. Sofathia Harris 1851–1915
    2. 2. Solomon (James) Hawkins 1822–1892
    3. 3. Emily (Ann) Price 1832–1898
  2. 2. James Hawkins 1774–1823
  3. 3. Ellenor (Ellen) Hawkins 1785–1869
  4. 4. Gail Hawkins 1800–
  5. 5. Joel (David Sr) Hawkins 1800–1871

General Hawkins's Timeline

4 Records

1750
5 October 1750
Birth of General William Hawkins in Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 40
General William Hawkins resided here in Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 50
General William Hawkins resided here in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
1804
29 April 1804
Age 54
Death of General William Hawkins in Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Stokes, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 October 1750
    Event Place: Garrison Forest, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1662-1911
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 April 1804
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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