William was born about 1565 in Plymouth, Devonshire, England, the son of William Amadas Hawkins and Unknown.
He died after 21 APR 1613 in At Sea, Enroute From Africa To England, Aboard The Thomas.
He had three marriages/partners. His first wife was Agnes Edgcombe, who he married on 1 SEP 1590 in St Stephens By Saltash, Cornwall, England. Their only known child was John “Stephen” (1595-c1618).
His second wife was Elizabeth Eldree, who he married on 19 MAY 1600 in Exeter, Devon, England. Their only known child was Katherine (1602-1661).
His third wife was Miriam Khan, who he married in BEF 1609 in Agra, Utter Pradesh, India. They had no known children.
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!Source: William Hawkins, RN https://www.geni.com/people/William-Hawkins-RN/6000000084462274038?through=6000000084461753034
William Hawkins, RN MP
Gender: Male
Birth: circa 1565
Plymouth, England
Death: after April 21, 1613
At sea, en route from Africa to England
Place of Burial: Ireland
Immediate Family:
Son of Sir William Hawkins, II and NN Hawkins
Husband of Daughter of Mubarak Khan
Brother of Grace Hawkins; Clare Mitchell and Judith Whitacre Mannaton
Half brother of Elizabeth Anderson; Nicholas Hawkins; Francis Hawkins; Mary Risdon; William 'the Younger' Hawkins; William Hawkins, III; Frances Hawkins; William Hawkins; Clare Hawkins; Thomas Hawkins; Grace Hawkins; John Hawkins; Judith Hawkins; Mary Hawkins and <private>
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His voyages took him to the West Indies, to the Levant, and to India, but NOT to North America, nor did he settle there .
He died at sea en route from South Africa to England, and was buried in Ireland. He left a young widow, who he said was the daughter of one "Mubarique Sha" - but no children.
http://welbank.net/hawkins/pah/chap6.html
!Source: William Hawkins III
Born 1565 in Tavistock, Devonshire, England
Died 1613 at about age 48 in At sea aboard the Thomas
William Hawkins III
Son of William Amadas Hawkins and [mother unknown]
Brother of Grace Hawkins [half], Richard Hawkins [half], Elizabeth Anderson [half], Nicholas Hawkins [half], Francis Hawkins [half], Mary Hawkins [half], Judith Hawkins [half], William Hawkins Jr. [half] and Frances Hawkins [half]
Husband of Elizabeth Haukins — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Husband of Miriam Towerson — married before 1609 in Agra, India
Father of John Hawkins and Katherine Greenberry
Biography
William was born in 1565. William Hawkins ... He passed away in 1613. The following is a glimpse into part of the life of William Hawkins: In 1609 February, the English merchant Hawkins, travelling from Surat to Burhanpur, even with an escort of about sixty Pathan horse, was attacked by a troop of out-laws. [ The province of Baglan still maintained its independence. The chief's head quarters were at Jaitapur, near Mulher and he levied tolls on all travellers from Surat to Burhanpur, the road passing through his territory. William Hawkins reached Burhanpur on 8th February, 1609 and next day saw "Chan Channa , the Lord general and Viceroy of Deccan". Hawkins stayed in BurhanDur till 2nd of March 1609 and arrived in Agra on 16th April 1609—Foster, Early Travels in India, 80, 129
William Hawkins ... Daniel W. Simpsons Family Tree_Thursday_45,689 People_Chart_2022-06-27_2022 [1]
!Source: Plymouth Armada heroes: The Hawkins Family with Original Portraits, Coats of Arms, and other Illustrations by Mary W.S. Hawkins, WILLIAM BRENDON AND SON, GEORGE STREET., MDCCCLXXXVIII. https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G003259.pdf
A Genealogical Table of the Family of Hawkins of Devon.
First Line: William Amadas, Sergeant-at-Arms to Henry VIII married to Margaret, dau. of …. Hawkins. [Harl. 3288, Vis. Davon, 1564]
Second Line: John Hawkins, Esq., Living at Tavistock married Joan, dau. and heiress of William Amadas, Esquir, of Launceston.
>>> [CENTER]
Third Line: Captain William Hawkins, R.N., Lord of the manor of Sutton Valletort; Mayor of Plymouth, 1532; M.P. for Plymouth, 1553. He established trade with the South Seas. Made three famous voyages to Brazil, and brought a native king to see Henry VIII. at Whitehall.
and wife Joan, only child and heiress, by …. Towne, of Roger Trelawny, third son of Sir John Trelawny by Blanche Pownde.
Fourth Line: Captain William Hawkins, Governor of Plymouth. Mayor, 1657-8, 1578-9, and 1587-8. Commanded the Griffin against the Armada. ob. Oct. 7, 1589.
1st wife …. [Unknown]
2nd wife Mary, dau. of John Halse of Kendon and Efford. She married secondly Sir Warwick Hele, of Wembury.
>>> THE FOLLOWING TWO LINES ARE THE SAME WILLIAM. THE PREVIOUS THREE LINES ARE HIS IMMEDIATE ANCESTORS.
Fifth Line: []CENTER] William Hawkins, R.N Sailed with Fenton in 1582. Laid the Foundations of our Indian Empire. Went to Agra in 1608 as Ambassador at the Court of the Great Mogul. Married dau of Mubarik Khan, A Christian Armenian.
Third Line: [FAR LEFT] [COMBINE WITH 5TH LINE ABOVE] >>> *William Hawkins of Tavistock. mar. Sept. 1, 1590, at St. Stephens, near Saltash. to Agnes, dau. of Richard Edgcombe, of Tavistock, by Agnes, dau. of …. Durant. <<< [SON BELOW]
Fourth Line: John Hawkins b. at St. Stephen’s Feb. 13, 1595.