William Slade Hawkins (1888 - 1954)

Born 25 Aug 1888 in Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 8 Sep 1954 at age 66 in Mombasa, Coast, Kenya

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Biography

William's birth was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1888 in the Reading district.^[1]

In the 1891 census William (age 2) was the son of William S Hawkins at 53, South Street, Reading, Berkshire, England.^[2]

In the 1901 census William (age 12) was the son of William S Hawkins at 65, London Road, Reading St Giles, Reading, Berkshire, England.^[3]

In the 1911 census William (age 22), Commercial clerk, was the single boarder of Harriet Emma Collins at 1 Erleigh Road Reading, Reading, Berkshire, England.^[4]

William's marriage to Daisy Louise Waugh was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1917 in the Reading district.^[5]

William was in a military record in Great Britain.^[6]

W was a passenger in Mombasa, Kenya^[7]

W was a passenger in Mombasa, Kenya^[8]

W was a passenger in Mombasa, Kenya^[9]

William was a passenger in Mombasa, Kenya^[10]

William was mentioned on a memorial in Mbaraki Cemetery, Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya with a death date of 8 Sep 1954.^[11]

William died on 8 Sep 1954 and his estate passed probate on 16 Mar 1955 in London.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales Births 1837-2006"
   Volume: 2C; Page: 350
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   William Slade Hawkins birth registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1888 in Reading, mother's maiden name Millard.
2. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG12; Piece number: 995; Folio: 108; Page: 32; Schedule: 164
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   William S Hawkins (2) son in household of William S Hawkins (32) at 53, South Street in Reading registration district in Berkshire, England. Born in England.
3. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 1148; Folio: 24; Page: 39; Schedule: 233
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   William S Hawkins (12), single son, in household of William S Hawkins (42) at 65, London Road in Reading registration district in Berkshire, England. Born in England.
4. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 6595; Schedule: 87
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   William Slade Hawkins (22), single boarder, Commercial clerk, in household of Henrietta Jane Jacob (42) at 1 Erleigh Road Reading in Reading registration district in Berkshire, England. Born in Berks Reading.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005"
   Volume: 2C; Page: 685
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   William S Hawkins marriage to Waugh registered Apr-May-Jun 1917 in Reading.
6. ↑ Military: "Britain, First World War Campaign Medals"
   Archive: The National Archives; Series: WO 329; Reference: WO 329/2341
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   First name(s): William; Last name: Slade-Hawkins; Rank: Captain; Rank as transcribed: Capt.; Regiment: King's African Rifles; Previous unit: E.A.M.R.; 1914 corps: E.A.P.S.B.; 1915 corps: 5th. K.A.R.; 1916 corps: 3rd. K.A.R.; 1917 corps: 6th. K.A.R. Capt.; Medals awarded: British War Medal And Victory Medal.
7. ↑ Passenger List: "Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Title: CAPT; Ship name: Llanstephan Castle; First name(s): W S; Ship official number: 135315; Last name: Hawkins; Ship registered tonnage: 11293; Gender: Male; Ship master's first name: G W; Departure day: 18; Ship master's last name: Armstrong; Departure month: 12; Shipping line: Union-Castle Mail Ss Co; Departure year: 1918; Number of passengers: 493; Departure port: London; Ship departure port: LONDON; Departure country: England; Ship destination port: South Africa; Entry struck out: Y; Ship destination country: South Africa; Destination port: Mombasa; Destination: Mombasa; Country: Kenya; Destination place - country: KENYA; Destination country: Kenya.
8. ↑ Passenger List: "Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Title: CAPT; Destination country: Kenya; First name(s): W S; Ship name: Durham Castle; Last name: Hawkins; Ship official number: 118387; Gender: Male; Ship registered tonnage: 8228; Birth year: 1889; Ship square feet: 12361; Age: 30; Ship master's first name: W B; Age as transcribed: 30; Ship master's last name: Dyer; Occupation: Civil servant; Shipping line: The Union-Castle Mail Steamship Co Ltd; Departure day: 2; Number of passengers: 360; Departure month: 1; Length of voyage in days: 33; Departure year: 1919; Ship departure port: LONDON; Departure port: London; Ship destination port: South Africa; Departure country: England; Ship destination country: South Africa; Entry struck out: N; Destination port: Mombasa; Destination: Mombasa; Country: Kenya; Destination place - country: KENYA.
9. ↑ Passenger List: "Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Title: MR; Destination place - country: KENYA; First name(s): W S; Destination country: Kenya; Last name: Hawkins; Ship name: Llandaff Castle; Gender: Male; Ship official number: 149752; Birth year: 1888; Ship registered tonnage: 10786; Age: 47; Ship master's first name: R W; Age as transcribed: 47; Ship master's last name: Goodacre; Departure day: 30; Shipping line: Union Castle; Departure month: 10; Number of passengers: 272; Departure year: 1935; Ship departure port: LONDON; Departure port: London; Ship destination port: Durban (Port Natal); Departure country: England; Ship destination country: South Africa; Entry struck out: N; Destination port: Mombasa; Destination: Mombasa; Country: Kenya.
10. ↑ Passenger List: "Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960"
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
    First name(s): William Slade; Last name: Hawkins; Gender: Male; Birth year: 1888; Age: 58; Age as transcribed: 58; Occupation: Civ serv; Departure day: 6; Departure month: 11; Departure year: 1946; Departure port: London; Departure country: England; Entry struck out: N; Destination port: Mombasa; Destination: Mombasa; Country: Kenya; Destination place - country: KENYA; Destination country: Kenya; Ship name: Modasa; Ship official number: 999; Ship registered tonnage: ?; Ship master's title: Captain; Ship master's first name: ? ?; Ship master's last name: ?; Shipping line: British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd; Number of passengers: 195; Ship departure port: LONDON; Ship destination port: Beira; Ship destination country: Mozambique.
11. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #229815133 (accessed 7 February 2024)
    Memorial page for William Slade HAWKINS (25 Aug 1888-8 Sep 1954), citing Mbaraki Cemetery, Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya (plot: D154); Maintained by Bob Barnes (contributor 50932537).
12. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019"
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 February 2024)
    William Slade Hawkins probate on 16 Mar 1955 in London. Died 8 Sep 1954.