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James Otis Hawkins 1911–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Jan 1911

Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 29 Feb 1984

Death Location: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Hawkins

Mother: Irene Green

Spouse(s): Roylee Hawkins

Children(s): Gloria Hawkins, Gene Hawkins

In 1911, James Otis Hawkins entered the world in Halifax County, North Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Sanford Hawkins And Irene Lizzie Green. In 1930, James Otis Hawkins resided in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, James Otis Hawkins resided in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. James Otis Hawkins married Roylee R Hawkins, and had children including Gene Hawkins, Gloria Dean Hawkins, James Mcarthur Hawkins. James Otis Hawkins passed away in 1984 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1911, James Otis Hawkins entered the world in Halifax County, North Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Sanford Hawkins And Irene Lizzie Green.
  • In 1930, James Otis Hawkins resided in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, James Otis Hawkins resided in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Otis Hawkins married Roylee R Hawkins, and had children including Gene Hawkins, Gloria Dean Hawkins, James Mcarthur Hawkins.
  • James Otis Hawkins passed away in 1984 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Hawkins
1873–1932
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
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Irene Green
1886–1979
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Roylee Hawkins
1915–1981
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
RH

Children(s)

Gloria Hawkins
1939–1987
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
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Gene Hawkins
1938–1975
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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James Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
James Hawkins
1911–1984
Birth Place: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Sanford Hawkins
1873–1932
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Irene (Lizzie) Green
1886–1979
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (T.) Hawkins
1841–1913
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Ann "Patsy") Jenkins
1843–1953
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Elisha (Pittman "Mans" Green) Jr
1851–1901
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Louise (Hawkins) Green
1851–1929
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Hawkins
1813–1895
Mary Green
1818–1876
Sanford Jenkins
1810–1889
Sylvester Newsom
1811–1887
Elisha Sr
1810–1894
Martha Hawkins
1818–1873
Elisha Sr
1810–1894
Martha Hawkins
1818–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Hawkins
1775–1843
Martha Bagby
1780–1864
Archibald Green
1790–1825
Jesse Jenkins
1760–1821
Martha Bradley
1777–1821
Gilliam Newsom
1752–1825
Hulda Roper
1771–1840
Thomas Green
1775–1865
Agnes Tankersly
1780–1860
Ambrose Hawkins
1775–1843
Martha Bagby
1780–1864
Thomas Green
1775–1865
Agnes Tankersly
1780–1860
Ambrose Hawkins
1775–1843
Martha Bagby
1780–1864

James Hawkins's Descendants

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James (Otis) Hawkins (02 Jan 1911–29 Feb 1984) m. Roylee (R) Hawkins (02 Jun 1915–29 Mar 1981)
  1. 1. Gloria (Dean) Hawkins 1939–1987 m. Rufus (Singleton Rose) Jr 1939–
  2. 2. Gene Hawkins 1938–1975

James Hawkins's Timeline

7 Records

1911
02 Jan 1911
Birth of James Otis Hawkins in Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
James Otis Hawkins resided here in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
James Otis Hawkins resided here in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
James Otis Hawkins resided here in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1948
1948
Age 37
James Otis Hawkins resided here in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1984
26 Feb 1984
Age 73
Death of James Otis Hawkins in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1984
29 Feb 1984
Age 73
Burial of James Otis Hawkins in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jan 1911
    Event Place: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 158
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02924; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 42-32A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-05-6058; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341431
    [5] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341431

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02924; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 42-32A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 158
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02924; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 42-32A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1984
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-05-6058; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1984
    Event Place: Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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