William was born on 28 FEB 1587 in Plymouth, Devonshire, England, the son of William Amadas Hawkins and Marie Halse.
He died on 25 JUN 1655 in York County, Virginia.
His wife was Sarah Kahn, who he married in 1610 in Plymouth, Devonshire, England. Their five known children were Thomas (1602-c1646), Sarah (<1619-1654), Alexander (c1629-?), Alice Margaret “Millicent” (1630-1688) and John Edward (1633-1675).
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| Birth | 28 FEB 1587 |
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| Death | 25 JUN 1655 |
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Note 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.
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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.
Fifth Line: [LEFT-1] Richard.
[LEFT-2] Nicholas b. 1582 at St. Andrew’s.
[LEFT-3] Francis b.1584.
[LEFT-4] William [Jr] b. Feb. 29, 1587. <<<<
[LEFT-5 Mary mar. at Modbury 1601. to Thomas Risdon, of Sandwell. No Issue.
[LEFT-6] Elizabeth.
[LEFT-7] Frances married John Newton, of Crabaton. [FOR ISSUE] See Calmady Pedigree]
!Source: WikiTree William Hawkins Jr. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hawkins-350
Born about 28 Feb 1587 [uncertain] in Plymouth, Devonshire, England
Died before 25 Jun 1655 before about age 68 in York County, Colony of Virginia
William Hawkins Jr.
Son of William Amadas Hawkins and Mary Hele
Brother of William Hawkins III [half], Grace Hawkins, Richard Hawkins, Elizabeth Anderson, Nicholas Hawkins, Francis Hawkins, Mary Hawkins, Judith Hawkins and Frances Hawkins
Husband of Katherine Hawkins — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Husband of Sarah Hawkins — married 1610 in Plymouth, Cornwall, England map icon
Father of Thomas Hawkins, Sarah Hawkins, Alice Margaret Blackstone and John Edward Hawkins
Biography
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William Hawkins Jr. was a Virginia colonist.
William Hawkins was born about 28 Feb 1586/87 at Plymouth, Devonshire, England. He passed away in 1655.[1] Two baptismal records are found on familysearch.org which may or may not be this William:
Parish Register, St. Andrew's, Plymouth, England: 29 Feb 1587, Hawkins, Willm. s. of Willm. [2]
Parish Register, St. Andrew's, Plymouth, England: 2 May 1599, Hawkins, Willm. s. of Wm. gent [3]
Said to have arrived on an immigrant ship in 1636 at Charles River County , Virginia. The name of the ship has not been located and the exact date is unconfirmed. The only confirmed date is the recording of the grant for his headright in 1637. His arrival could have been several years earlier.
Hawkins William 1637, sponsor Theodore Moyser, James City - - [4] [5]
This was the second son that William *the father* named William. He arrived in Virginia in 1636. He left his family in England when he came to Virginia. He landed at Lower Norfolk and went to Poquoson River area where he bought land adjoining Peter Rigby. This was also the same area where his half brother Thomas lived and owned land . This is almost the exact site of present day Williamsburg. Later his wife Sarah and children came to join him.[6]
Marriage & Children
William married Sarah Hawkins about 1610 in England. No marriage record has yet been found. Children listed but unconfirmed:
Thomas Hawkins, d bef 1655
Sarah Hawkins
Alice Margaret/Millicent Hawkins
John Hawkins
Timeline
York County Record Book No. 2, 1645
No. 2. p. 48 Order that Rice Maddoxe pay debt of 134 lb tobo due Wm Hawkins this being the balance of a larger debt. [7]
At a Court for York, VA 20 December 1645
No. 2. p. 51. Edward Grimes arrested at suit of Wm Hawkins "and noe Acuon as yett appeing aginst him", Hawkins ordered to pay Grimes 40 lb tobo for charges and the case ref to next Court.[7]
At a court for York, VA 20 Oct 1646[8]
p. 182. It is ordered by consent of Wm Hawkins that the stocke of Catle this Day by him presented to the Court belonging to Argall Blacksone which were given him by his Grandfather shall be by him kept with all the female increase for the said orphant without any future charge for there keeping for the mantanaince and Educacon of the said Argall Blackstone"
p. 183. "The stock of Catle belonging to to Argall Blackstone are as followeth 3 Cowes one Cowe Calfe"
At a court for York, VA 30 Nov 1647
p. 302. Deed of Gift. 12 Nov 1647. "Whereas a certeyne Dwelling house and orchard where Wm Hawkins now liveth fell into the plantacon of Peeter Rigby by survey late made upon the severall lands of the said Wm Hawkins and Peeter Rigby". Rigby now gives this land to Thomas Hawkins son of Wm Hawkins.
Signed Peeter PR Rigby
Wit: Willm Cocke, Richard Houles, Miles x Batersby[8]
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Death & Legacy
William Hawkins, of the parish and County of York, wrote his will on 24 March 1654/5 and it was recorded 25 June 1655 at parish and County of York. Abstract:
Very sick and weak.
Right much religious preamble.
To be buried at descretion of wife Sarah Hawkins. Whole estate to her. After her decease all to "my sonn in law Argall Blackstone".
After wife's death Argall Blackstone to give the Churchwardens of York parish 1500 lb tobo for "a silver Flaggon bought with the produce". "which Flaggon to be and remaine to and for the use of the Inhabitants of York Parrish in the Church belonging thereto att Sacraments and other necessarie times and occasions"
To John Wright son of Edward Wright a heifer.
Signed: The mark of William WH Hawkins
Wit: John x Humphreyes, Jer: Hope[9]
It is generally presumed that Argall Blackstone was the husband of William's daughter Alice Margaret and that John Wright was married to daughter Sarah Hawkins. These relationships are unconfirmed.
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From references in the Timeline to William's guardianship of Argall Blackstone, it appears that Argall/Argyle Blackstone may have been a stepson and not son-in-law, since the term son-in-law could apply to either relationship at that time.[10]
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It does appear from the fact they are not included in the abstract of his will that William's sons Thomas and John did not survive him.
Research Notes
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THE HAWKINS FAMILY OF PLYMOUTH. By Geoff Ledden.
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Ancestry of Gordon Beck: Information about William Hawkins. William Hawkins
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Note: Amados is a familiy name. It is the female form of Amadas which means amado = beloved
!Source: William Hawkins, III https://www.geni.com/people/William-Hawkins-III/6000000006900923547?through=6000000002979871861
William Hawkins, III MP
Gender: Male
Birth: February 28, 1587
Plymouth, Devonshire, England
Death: June 25, 1655
York County, Virginia, Colonial America
Place of Burial: York, Virginia
Immediate Family:
Son of Sir William Hawkins, II and Lady Marie Halse Marie
Husband of Lady of Branxton Sarah Hawkins
Father of John Hawkins ; Alice Blackstone; Sarah Hawkins and Millicent Hawkins
Brother of Elizabeth Anderson; Nicholas Hawkins; Francis Hawkins; Mary Risdon; William 'the Younger' Hawkins and 9 others
Half brother of Grace Hawkins; Clare Mitchell; Judith Whitacre Mannaton and William Hawkins, RN
DNA Markers:
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Managed by: James Michael McCullough, Jr. and 30 others
Curated by: Michael M.van Beuren ©
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Definitely not the same person as William Hawkins "the elder", RN . Remote possibility he may be the same person as William Hawkins "the younger", but there is no proof.
Slave trader. He came to Virginia in 1636 with Thomas Lucas. He landed at Lower Norfolk and went to Poquoson River area where he bought land adjoining Peter Rigsby. This was also the same area where his brother Thomas lived and owned land .lThis is almost the exact site of present day Williamsburg. Later his wife Sarah and children came to join him. Will of William Hawkins, York County, VA 24 March 1654, recorded 25 June 1655. I give at my death my entire estate to my wife Sarah. After her death all will go to my son in law Argall Backstone and his wife Alice Hawkins with two exceptions. First to my son in law John Wright husband of daughter Sarah - one Heifer. John is son of Edward Wright. Number two, a silver glaagon for the use of all the inhabitant of York Parish in the Church x the mark of William Hawkins.Witness X Humphreys. [bobsnow1-2-5780--Tom Hawkins.FTW]This individual was found on GenCircles at:http://www.gencircles.com/users/bobsnow1/2/data/5719 AFN: PLAC 21MT-DNQ [GenCircles.com has since been gobbled up by MyHeritage.com.]
Note: Leaving everything to his wife, and then to two sons-in-law, is a very strong indicator that he had *no sons*.