Unknown (Unknown) Hawkins (1717 - aft. 1760)

Born 1717 in Virginia Colony

Wife of John Hawkins — married 1742 in Virginia Colony, British Colonial America

Descendants

Died after 1760 after age 43 in Edgecombe, Province of North Carolina

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Biography

Unknown (Unknown) Hawkins lived in Virginia Colony

Unknown (Unknown) Hawkins lived in Province of North Carolina

The Life Summary of Mrs. John Hawkins: Mrs John Hawkins was born in 1717, in Virginia, British Colonial America.^[1]

She married John Hawkins in 1742, in Edgecombe, North Carolina, British Colonial America.^[2]

They were the parents of at least 2 sons: Thomas and Isham.^[3]

She died after 1760, in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 43.^[4]

Descendants of John Hawkins of Halifax County By Forrest King

The documentation of the Hawkinses of early Halifax County, North Carolina is difficult because only a limited amount of records exist today. The available records mostly consist of wills and deeds. Isham and Thomas Hawkins were residents of the newly created Halifax County in the mid-1770s. They first appeared just southwest of the Town of Halifax [1] near Quankey Creek (see drawing to the right) [2] Go to https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/120347933 to see the illustration.

Although there are not any conclusive records documenting their relationship, it can be inferred from many records that Isham and Thomas were most likely brothers. The records do not conclusively identify their father either. This paper will connect them as brothers, identify their probable father, and provide information on their children. The first Hawkins to purchase land near Quankey Creek was John Hawkins in 1745. There was no further evidence of John or the subsequent ownership of this land. Nevertheless, Isham and Thomas did appear in the records 30 years later in the same area. John[1] Hawkins showed up two times in the records. He made his first appearance in Edgecombe County in 1744. He witnessed the sale from Charles Kimbell to William Sessom on 19 Nov 1744 [3]. He was of Edgecombe County when he purchased 200 acres adjoining Rouse’s line and the Roanoke River from John Raney on 15 Nov 1745.[4] John Hawkins’ property was located in the northeast part of what is now Halifax County.

SOURCES:

[1] The Town of Halifax was established in 1757 and was made the county seat of the newly created Halifax County in 1759. Edgecombe County was split into two counties.

[2] This property was located southwest of the Town of Halifax where Quankey Creek, Elk Marsh Swamp (sometimes called Marsh Swamp), and Brewers Branch flow closely together. Brewers Branch flows into Quankey Creek. Quankey Creek and Elk Marsh Swamp run roughly parallel to each other. Quankey Creek flows into the Roanoke River and Elk Marsh Swamp flows into Fishing Creek.

[3] Halifax County, North Carolina, Deed Book 5, 1741-1746, microfilm no.[7547220] pages 308-309, Family History Library [FHL], Salt Lake City, Utah. This was part of a patent to William Little on 4 Jul 1726.

[4] Halifax County, North Carolina, Deed Book 5, 1741-1746, microfilm no. [7547220] page 488, Family History Library [FHL], Salt Lake City, Utah; (North Carolina Land Grants, Secretary of State Folder 12.14.59.930,The End of Page One (1).

Unfortunately, John Hawkins provided no clues as to where he lived prior to coming to Edgecombe County in 1744. The nearby counties of Chowan/Bertie, Tyrrell, Granville, and Isle of Wight in Virginia all had Hawkins families during the mid-1750s. A review of these Hawkins families, including a study of their neighbors and associates, uncovered nothing in any of these counties that proved where John had previously lived. One other clue may be helpful. An attendant to a yearly meeting of one of the churches on Fishing Creek in 1755 noted that the inhabitants of Edgecombe County were “principally from Virginia and some from Pennsylvania and Jersey”.[5] The neighbors of John Hawkins can be helpful in determining his family’s relationships. Peter Smith and William Roane, who moved into Quankey Creek area in the mid-1750s, frequently intermixed with the Hawkins family. Peter moved from Middlesex County, Virginia and patented 200 acres on the north side of Chockette Creek on 28 Oct 1754 in Edgecombe County.[6] This property was near Quankey Creek.[7]

Peter’s posterity interacted with the Hawkins family over a number of years. William Roane purchased 150 acres adjoining John Myrick from John Thompson and wife Mary on 1 Feb 1755.[8]

This plantation was located on Elk Marsh Swamp.[9]

William’s daughter Amy would marry John’s son Isham [2].

First Generation 1. John1 Hawkins was born about 1722. John married Mrs. John Hawkins about 1741. John first appeared in the records as a witness to the sale from Charles Kimball to William Sessums on 19 Nov 1744. He lived in Edgecombe County and purchased from John Raney 200 acres adjoining Beech Rouse and the Roanoke River dated 15 Nov 1745.[10] He did not leave a will or estate. There is no documentation that specifically tied him to sons Thomas and Isham. They are placed as sons of John because of their relative age, proximity to his property near Quankey Creek, and their dealings with each other. Children from John Hawkins and wife Mrs. John Hawkins were: 2 M i. Thomas2 Hawkins born about 1743 in Edgecombe County and died after 24 Jan 1796 in Halifax County. 3 M ii. Isham2 Hawkins born about 1752 in Edgecombe County and died after 26 Apr 1817 in Halifax County.

SOURCES

Book 10, p. 186, File 928, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.) John Rainey had purchased this property located on the south side of the Roanoke River on 18 Nov 1743. Technically, the property was west of the river as it flowed past this property.

[5] William C. Allen, History of Halifax County, (The Cornhill Company: Boston, Massachusetts, 1918), 12.

[6] North Carolina Land Grants, Secretary of State Folder 12.14.59.1581, Book 11, p. 262, File 1572, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.

[7] Margaret M. Hofmann, ed., The Granville District of North Carolina, 1748-1763, 5 volumes (The Roanoke News Company: Weldon, North Carolina, 1986), 4:164 no. 1812. Peter Smith’s property was mentioned as a neighboring property on Quankey Creek.

[8] Halifax County, North Carolina, Deed Book 2, 1754-1756, microfilm no. [7547218] pages 246-248, Family History Library [FHL], Salt Lake City, Utah.

[9] Halifax County, North Carolina, Deed Book 5, 1741-1746, microfilm no. [7547220] page 382, Family History Library [FHL], Salt Lake City, Utah. This property of his neighbor John Myrick was on the north side of Elk Marsh. DNA tests show that William Roane was probably from the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania branch of the Roanes and not the Gloucester County, Virginia branch.

[10] Halifax County, North Carolina, Deed Book 5, 1741-1746, microfilm no. [7547220] page 488, Family History Library [FHL], Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sources

1. ↑ Needs Citation
2. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/120347933, p.2.
3. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/120347933, p.2 & 3.
4. ↑ Needs Citation