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Richard Hawkins 1717–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717

Birth Location: Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Death Date: 1778

Death Location: Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Father: Richard Hawkins

Mother: Dorcas Knowling

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wills

Children(s): Elizabeth Hawkins

In 1717, Richard Hawkins entered the world in Kingsbridge, Devon, England, born to Richard Hawkins And Dorcas Knowling. Richard Hawkins married Elizabeth Wills, and had children including Dorothy Hawkins, Elizabeth Hawkins, Grace Hawkins, John Hawkins, Zacharias Hart Hawkins. Richard Hawkins passed away in 1778 in Kingsbridge, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1717, Richard Hawkins entered the world in Kingsbridge, Devon, England, born to Richard Hawkins And Dorcas Knowling.
  • Richard Hawkins married Elizabeth Wills, and had children including Dorothy Hawkins, Elizabeth Hawkins, Grace Hawkins, John Hawkins, Zacharias Hart Hawkins.
  • Richard Hawkins passed away in 1778 in Kingsbridge, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Hawkins
1683–1738
Birth Location: Kingsbridge, Devon, England
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Dorcas Knowling
1684–1737
Birth Location: Aveton Gifford, Devon, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Wills
1728–1785
Birth Location: Kingsbridge, Devon, England
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Hawkins
1751–1833
Birth Location: –
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Richard Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
Richard Hawkins
1717–1778
Birth Place: Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Parents
Richard Hawkins
1683–1738
Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Dorcas Knowling
1684–1737
Aveton Gifford, Devon, England
Grandparents
John (Henry) Hawkins
1664–1700
Kingsbridge, Devonshire, England
Elizabeth Lane
1666–1697
Kingsbridge, Devonshire, England
Henry Knowling
1656–1738
Barnstaple, Devon, England
Jane Harris
1659–1723
Blockley, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Hawkins
1639–1700
Alice Lane
1642–1690
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Hawkins
1605–1667
Elizabeth Drake
1615–1666

Richard Hawkins's Descendants

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Richard Hawkins (1717–1778) m. Elizabeth Wills (1728–25 Oct 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
        1. 1. Thomas Luke 1831–1876 m. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Whitelegg 1829–1909
        2. 2. William (Luke) Jr. 1834–1904 m. Mary Haddock\Haydock 1835–1904
        3. 3. Henry Luke 1836–1867 m. Harriett (Ellen) Luce 1835–1919
        4. 4. Emma Luke 1825–
        5. 5. John (Henry) Luke 1827–1883 m. Emma (Frances) Robinson 1829–1860 m. Ellen Howarth 1834–
        6. 6. Charles (Oliver) Luke 1829–1900 m. Ann Beaver 1826–1888
        7. 7. Uriah Luke 1838–1924 m. Elizabeth Beadell 1840–1885 m. Emma (Platt (nee) ?) 1849–1917
        8. 8. Elizabeth Luke 1840–1842
        9. 9. Angelina Luke 1841–1842
        10. 10. Charlotte (Ann) Luke 1843–1892 m. William Glaister 1841–
      2. 2. Harriet Perkins 1814–1901
      3. 3. Charlotte Perkins 1808–1886
      4. 4. William Perkins 1810–1878 m. Sarah Beavers 1811–
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Perkins 1840–
        2. 2. Edward Perkins 1842–
        3. 3. George (H) Perkins 1850–
        4. 4. Frances (Louisa) Perkins 1855–
        5. 5. William (Herbert) Perkins 1837–1927 m. Catherine (Perkins (nee) ?) 1842–1927
      5. 5. Charles Perkins 1800–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Perkins 1793–1872 m. Benjamin Cook 1791–1872
        1. 1. Esther (Ann) Cook 1819–1909 m. Edward Ridley 1817–1886
      7. 7. George (Harvey?) Perkins 1805–1849 m. Catherine Scott 1808–1875
        1. 1. Charlotte (Frances Louisa) Perkins 1850–1919 m. John (Charles) McGregor 1836–1927
        2. 2. John (Henry) Perkins 1834–1896 m. Thomasina (Halliday) Johnston 1829–1870
      8. 8. Henry Perkins 1796–1865
        1. 1. Jane Perkins 1819–1882
        2. 2. William (Taylor) Perkins 1828–1891 m. Sarah (Ann) Heap 1825–1901
      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–

Richard Hawkins's Timeline

3 Records

1717
1717
Birth of Richard Hawkins in Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Kingsbridge, Devon, England
1717
14 Apr 1717
Richard Hawkins was baptized in St Edmund King & Martyr Church, Kingsbridge
St Edmund King & Martyr Church, Kingsbridge
1778
1778
Age 61
Death of Richard Hawkins in Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Kingsbridge, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1717
    Event Place: St Edmund King & Martyr Church, Kingsbridge
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] 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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kingsbridge, Devonshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Articles of Clerkship, 1756-1874, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Court of Common Pleas: Registers of Articles of Clerkship and Affidavits of Due Execution; Class: CP71; Piece: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Kingsbridge, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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