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Richard Hawkins 1683–1738 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1683

Birth Location: Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Death Date: 13 Oct 1738

Death Location: St Edmund King & Martyr, Kingsbridge

Father: John Hawkins

Mother: Elizabeth Lane

Spouse(s): Dorcas Knowling

Children(s): Richard Hawkins, Knowling Hawkins, Elizabeth Hawkins, Richard Hawkins

The story of Richard Hawkins began in 1683 in Kingsbridge, Devon, England. In 1706, Richard Hawkins resided in Kingsbridge. Richard Hawkins married Dorcas Knowling, and had children including Elizabeth Hawkins, Grace Hawkins, John Hawkins, Knowling Hawkins, Mary Hawkins, Richard Hawkins. Richard Hawkins passed away in 1738 in St Edmund King & Martyr, Kingsbridge.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Hawkins began in 1683 in Kingsbridge, Devon, England.
  • In 1706, Richard Hawkins resided in Kingsbridge.
  • Richard Hawkins married Dorcas Knowling, and had children including Elizabeth Hawkins, Grace Hawkins, John Hawkins, Knowling Hawkins, Mary Hawkins, Richard Hawkins.
  • Richard Hawkins passed away in 1738 in St Edmund King & Martyr, Kingsbridge.

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Spouses(s)

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Richard Hawkins's Ancestors

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Richard Hawkins
1683–1738
Birth Place: Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Parents
John Henry Hawkins
1664–1700
Kingsbridge, Devonshire, England
Elizabeth Lane
1666–1697
Kingsbridge, Devonshire, England
Grandparents
Nicholas Hawkins
1639–1700
Slapton, nr Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Alice Lane
1642–1690
Great-Grandparents
Captain Hawkins
1605–1667
Elizabeth Drake
1615–1666
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Admiral Hawkins
1562–1622
Judith Hele
1568–1629

Richard Hawkins's Descendants

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Richard Hawkins (Abt 1683–13 Oct 1738) m. Dorcas Knowling (1684–21 Aug 1737)
  1. 1. Richard Hawkins 1717–1778 m. Elizabeth Wills 1728–1785
    1. 1. Elizabeth Hawkins 1751–1833 m. John Perkins 1744–1830
      1. 1. John (Henry) Perkins 1773–1837 m. Ann Harvey 1771–1843
        1. 1. Emma Perkins 1803–1865 m. William (Luke) LL-000009 1801–1853
        2. 2. Harriet Perkins 1814–1901
        3. 3. Charlotte Perkins 1808–1886
        4. 4. William Perkins 1810–1878 m. Sarah Beavers 1811–
        5. 5. Charles Perkins 1800–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Perkins 1793–1872 m. Benjamin Cook 1791–1872
        7. 7. George (Harvey?) Perkins 1805–1849 m. Catherine Scott 1808–1875
        8. 8. Henry Perkins 1796–1865
        9. 9. Edwin Perkins 1798–1887
        10. 10. Angelina Perkins 1801–1814
        11. 11. John Perkins 1797–
        12. 12. Harriet Perkins 1804–1808
      2. 2. George Perkins 1775–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Perkins 1776–
      4. 4. Ann Perkins 1778–
  2. 2. Knowling Hawkins 1719–1776 m. Mary Hemmings 1728–1788
    1. 1. Richard Hawkins 1754–1810
      1. 1. Henry (Adolphus) Hawkins 1786–1856 m. Sarah Monk 1810–1891
        1. 1. Henry (M) Hawkins 1841–
        2. 2. Eliza (W) Hawkins 1844–
        3. 3. Knowling (Charles) Hawkins 1847–1871
      2. 2. Richard Hawkins 1790–
    2. 2. William Hawkins 1752–1757
    3. 3. Dorcas (Elizabeth) Hawkins 1756–1757
    4. 4. Mary Hawkins 1750–1821
  3. 3. Elizabeth Hawkins 1715–1786
    1. 1. Catherine Cornish 1741–1818
    2. 2. Grace Cornish 1738–1802
  4. 4. Richard Hawkins 1710–1712

Richard Hawkins's Timeline

4 Records

1683
Abt 1683
Birth of Richard Hawkins in Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Kingsbridge, Devon, England
1683
16 Mar 1683
Richard Hawkins was baptized in St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey,
St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey,
1706
1706
Age 23
Richard Hawkins resided here in Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge
1738
13 Oct 1738
Age 55
Death of Richard Hawkins in Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1683
    Event Place: Kingsbridge, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1683
    Event Place: St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey,
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P71MRY008

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1706
    Event Place: Kingsbridge
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1738
    Event Place: Kingsbridge, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St Edmund King & Martyr, Kingsbridge
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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