On a recent visit to Richmond I photocopied the Hawkins Obituaries from
micro film. I have transcribed the first set below. I have tried to
keep the spelling the same as in the original but do not assume
correct. If you find something you are interested in I incourage you to
get a copy of the film and see for your self.
Finally, I have added a few comments before or after some of the
entries. These comments are contained in ()s
Thanks,
-Eric
Obituaries:
Richmond Palladium, July 16, 1845, Page 3
DIED-In this place of Monday morning the 7th inst., after a lingering
illness, Mrs. LYDIA R. HAWKINS, wife of Joseph S. Hawkins, Esq. Aged 30
years and 7 days. Living, she was respected and beloved, and dying she
is universally regretted by all who knew her. Her husband has lost an
affectionate companion, her relatives and acquaintances a warm fried,
and society one of its brightest ornaments. She was a worthy member of
the M. E. Church, and died in the full hope of a peaceful and cloudless
immortality.
Then weep thou not that worn mortality Hath cast off all that his its
lot oncumber, It needeth-not the weary hours to number, Far from the
thraldom of the flesh sot free She dwells in glory a rejoicing
spirit, May we like her an angels crown inherit!
Richmond Palladium, March 7, 1849, page 3
DIED At Mobile, Alabama. On the 16th ult. Of consumption, Andrew J.
Hawkins, Esq., of Eaton, Ohio. A few weeks since, accompanied by his
wife and father, he sought a southern climate in the hope that it might
restore him to health; but he found no balm in that Gilead, and in a
strange land, through surrounded by his nearest friends, he gave up to
God from whence he came, the spirit which never dies. Our deceased
friend and honorable in all the relations of public and private citizen
kind, indulgent and benevolent in the domestic circle. While all who
knew him will regret his decease, their expirations are for his eternal
happiness.
Richmond Palladium, March 14, 1949, page 2
DIED At Eaton, on Monday last, Joseph C. Hawkins, Esq. But a few days
since he returned with the corpse of his youngest son, from Mobile,
where he had died. And now, the father, ripe in years and a venerated
name, is to be followed to the same long home. None knew him but to
respect him. No one will hear of his death but will regret his
decease. We regret that we have not room this week for a more extended
notice of his public and private life.
Richmond Palladium, September 22, 1859, page
Death of John Hawkins This old and highly respected citizen died on
the 3d of September, aged 83 years. He had resided in the immediate
vicinity of this place for nearly fifty years, and no man was more
universally respected than he was. Am able and kind in is disposition,
obliging as a neighbor, and prompt in the faithful discharge of the
duties as a citizen, he was honored by all who knew him.
Richmond Palladium, October 25, 1866
DIED At his residence, two miles North-East of this city, on Saturday
last, of chronic diarrheas, Jonathan Hawkins, aged 63 years, 8 months
and 18 days.
Thus, one after another the landmarks are removed by the hand of
death, and soon all our old settlers will see the last of earth, and
their places be filled by a new generation, who know nothing of the
toils and privations of subduing a wilderness and making bloom and
blossom as the rose. We should fondly cherish the memories of those
hardy pioneers, and ever hold in remembering their sterling virtues.
Jonathan Hawkins, was a consistant member of the Society of Friends a
true Christian an honest and upright man in all his dealings, hence he
enjoyed the respect and esteem of all his friends and acquaintances.
Truly all the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep
his covenant and his testimonies.
Richmond Palladium, October 17, 1867, Page 2
DIED On last fifth day the 10th inst. Of dropsy, Sarah, wife of Nathan
Hawkins, of this vicinity, aged fifty-six years, five months, and
twenty-nine days.
The deceased was a daughter of Elijah and Susana Wright, who were among
the earliest settlers of this vicinity, and at her death also ranked
among our early settlers. She resided with her now bereaved husband
thirty-seven years, and raised a family of ten children, all of whom
still survive. A large concourse of relatives and friends followed her
remains to the tomb, in Maple Grove Cemetery, on seventh day.
There were few better women than Sarah Hawkins, she was exemplary in all
her family and social relations, and in her duty towards God and her
fellow creatures. Hospitality was a remarkable trait in her character,
and she was never known to turn away from her door any one in need,
without aid or sympathy. She bore her protracted suffering with great
patience. She was conscious to the last, recognizing her family and
friends, and entirely resigned to die, sustained by the christians
faith and hope, no doubt she has gone to share the holy rest which
waits a life well spent.
Richmond Palladium, October 6, 1868, page 3
DIED, - on Monday evening, Sept. 28th, Charles N. Hawkins, son of Nathan
and Sarah Hawkins, of the vicinity of this city, aged 19 years, 2 months
and 24 days.
Humming Bird, January 25, 1870, page 3
SAD- A little girl aged three years, daughter of James Hawkins, living
on North Pearl street, in this city, was drowned last Monday evening by
falling into an open cistern. The cistern was in the summer kitchen of
the house, with an opening about eighteen inches in diameter. It
contained only about twenty-eight inches depth of water, but the child
was past all recovery when found. She was a favorite with all who knew
her.
The Evening Item, January 5, 1884, page 4 (Minnie Hawkins)
-We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Hawkins, which occurred at her
home, 532 north 9th street, last evening at 8 oclock from the effects
of cancer. The funeral occurs form the residence on Monday afternoon at
2 oclock.
The Evening Item, March 16, 1887, page 1
- Sarah, wife of John Hawkins, or near Hawkins springs, died of heart
disease at half-past 1 to-day. She was 73 years of age. She was
sitting at the dinner table, eating dinner, when she sank down dead.
The notice of the funeral will appear later on.
The Evening Item, July 12, 1887, page
- Newton Hawkins died just about noon to-day. The poor fellow has
suffered a hundred deaths from cancer of the stomach, and death was a
relief to him. The funeral is not yet announced.
The Evening Item, May 26, 1888, Page 1
Mrs. Wm Hawkins, of Sebastopol, aged 65 years, died this forenoon of a
complication of troubles. The funeral takes place Monday at 10 a.m. at
Middleboro.
(If you find the above mentioned Mrs. Wm Hawkins name in your tree,
please pass it along to me as she may be in my tree as well.)
Evening Item, May 26, 1888
Mrs. Wm. Hawkins, of Sebastopol, aged 65 years, died this forenoon of a
complication of troubles. The funeral takes place Monday at 10 a.m. at
Middleboro.
(The above entry and the next entry are the same person. Sarah Zeek is
in my tree so please contact me if you find she is in yours as well)
Richmond Telegram, May 31, 1888, page 2
Death of Sarah Hawkins
Sarah Hawkins, of Cox/s Mills, died last Saturday at 3:30a.m. o'clock,
after an illness extending through some seven weeks. She had no clearly
defined disease, and seems to have died from a general break-down of the
system incident to old age.
Mrs. Hawkins was the wife of Wm. Hawkins, who himself died a year ago
last March. She was seventy-six years old, and was the daughter of Adam
Zeek, who was a well-known blacksmith living on Elkhorn many years ago.
She was married to Mr. Hawkins at the early age of fifteen. For
forty-nine years her home had been at Cox's Mills. She was the mother
of five boys and five girls. All of the sons still live and three of
the daughters, all in Wayne County except two. One son lives at Union
City and another son at Ridgeville.
Mrs. Hawkins funeral occurred on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, from her
late residence at Cox's Mills. The burial was at Goshen.
Evening Item, June 2, 1911, Page 6
Henry Hawkins, aged seventy-three, died at his home at Middleboro,
Friday morning. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two
daughters. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the Middleboro M. E. church. The burial will be in Goshen
cemetery. Mr. Hawkins was a veteran of the Civil war.
(Henry Hawkins was actually William Henry Hawkins. He went by his
middle name as he was a junior. He is in my tree so please contact me
if he is in yours as well.)