I've "rescued" three old photographs belonging to the HAWKINS Family of
Missouri. The first is a photograph of Reuben HAWKINS which was taken at
the Dunlap Studio in Chillicothe, MO. The photograph appears to have been
taken in the 1880's with Reuben appearing to be in his 40's or 50's at the
time it was taken. In addition to his name, someone has written "Jennie's
Uncle" on the back of the photograph.
The second photograph is of Ethie HAWKINS and was taken at the same studio
in Chillicothe, MO, likely at the same time in the 1880's with Ethie likely
in her 30's or 40's at the time. In addition to her name, someone has
written "Uncle Reuben's wife" on the back of the photograph. The third
photograph is identified as including Jennie HAWKINS and was taken at the
Genelli Studio in St. Louis, MO. There are three girls in the photograph
with Jennie indicated as the girl on the left. This third photograph was
likely taken in the 1890's with all three young ladies likely in their teens
at the time.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information
regarding the family:
Reuben HAWKINS b. 1834 in Franklin Co. IN to parents David HAWKINS (b. 17
May 1805) and Margaret J. ALLEY (b. 6 Jan 1811 in Russell Co, VA). Reuben
was the oldest of the couple's 8 children including, Reuben; Jasper; Samuel;
Nathan; John; Zerelda; William W.; and Elvira Ann HAWKINS all born between
1834 and 1851 in IN and MO.
Reuben HAWKINS married Nancy Ethaline HICKLIN (b. 25 Dec 1845 in Livingston
Co. MO) on 1 Mar 1866.
Census records provide the following:
1870 census of Chillicothe, MO:
Reuben HAWKINS, age 37, a Life Insurance Agent, born IN
Nancy E. HAWKINS, age 24, born MO
Lydia HAWKINS, age 3, born MO
Franklin HAWKINS, age 3 months, born MO
Eliza HICKLIN, age 68, born KY
Mary A. HICKLIN, age 27, born MO
1880 census of Chillicothe, MO:
Reuben HAWKINS, age 46, born IN, Clerks in Bank, parents born TN/VA
Nancy E. HAWKINS, wife, age 34, born MO, Keeping House, parents born KY
Lydia HAWKINS, dau, age 13, born MO
Franklin HAWKINS, son, age 10, born MO
Adalaide HAWKINS, dau, age 4, born MO
Reuben HAWKINS, son, age 1, born MO
+ 1 House Servant
1900 census of Chillicothe, MO:
Reuben HAWKINS, age 66, divorced, born Jan 1844, born IN, parents born VA, a
Banker
Frank HAWKINS, son, age 30, born Feb 1870, born MO, parents born IN/MO, a
Carpenter
Margaret HAWKINS, dau, age 17, born Apr 1883, born MO, parents born IN/MO,
at School
1910 census of Chillicothe, MO:
Reuben HAWKINS, age 76, divorced, born IN, parents born TN/VA, a Retired
Banker
Frank HAWKINS, son, age 40, born MO, parents born IN/MO, a House Carpenter
Margaret HAWKINS, dau, age 27, born MO, parents born IN/MO
I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that these wonderful old
photographs can be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are
a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact
me.
Thanks,
Shelley