Person:Bluford Hawkins (1)

On the motion of the overseers for the poor, it is ordered that Bluford Hawkins give security in the sum of one hundred & twenty dollars for the support and maintenance of a female bastard child begotten by him on the body of Pegge Green of this couny, whereupon he together with John Hill his security came into court and acknowledged themselves indebted to his Excellency James P. Preston Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars, of their respective lands, goods and chattels to be levied, and to the overseers of the poor of the said county in six annual installments rendered for the support of the said child.

Census shows Bluford Hawkins and family living in Preble County, Ohio

Census shows Bluford and family living in Ervin Township, Howard County, Indiana. The 1870 Howard County Census, Ervin Township, lists the following living in the Bluford Hawkins' household: Hawkins, Bluford, Age 73, Male, White, Farmer Hawkins, Magdalena, Age 64, Female, White, Keeping House Hawkins, Rebecca, Age 25, Female, White Hawkins, Mary, Age 18, Female, White

The 1850 Howard County, Indiana Census lists the following living in the Bluford Hawkins' household: Hawkins, Bluford - Age 48, M, Farmer Hawkins, Magdeline - Age 42, F Hawkins, Elizabeth - Age 18, F Hawkins, Samuel J. - Age 17, M Hawkins, Rebecca - Age 15, F Hawkins, John - Age 13, M Hawkins, Lumun - Age 11, M Hawkins, Francis M. - 9, M Hawkins, Joseph - 7, M Hawkins, Marietta - 4, F Based on the two 1850 census', Bluford Hawkins and family moved from their home in Preble County, Ohio to Howard County, Indiana in 1850. 1850 census shows Bluford Hawkins and family living in Howard County, Indiana having just moved from Preble County, Ohio. Bluford's age is given as 48. (inconsistent with his accepted birth date of about 1797)

From the Kokomo Democrat, November 6, 1873: DEATH OF BLUFORD HAWKINS. It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of another pioneer. Bluford Hawkins died at his home eleven miles west of this city, of apoplexy, on last Friday, in the 77th year of his age. He had been a resident of this county for twenty-three years, and his name was familiar in almost every household. The farm on which he lived was the result of his industry. He was a kind husband, an indulgent father, and obliging neighbor, and an upright citizen. He was just and scrupulously honest, charitable and kind to the poor and afflicted. His loss will be felt in the county. He was a gentleman of sterling worth and integrity. He has long been identified with the success and prosperity of the county. He was the father of F.C., S.D.,L.W., and J.F. Hawkins of this city. His life was a useful one. His toils are over. He is at rest. One by one the pioneers drop away. But their memory will ever be green, so long as the early history of the county is remembered. Their deeds live after them, monuments to their untiring industry and perserverence. Like the mighty oaks, the grand old monarchs of the forests, they decay and pass away. But the good that they have done will live after them. Bluford Hawkins is no more. Peace to his ashes.

From land sales records listed in the Kokomo Democrat: Mr. Bluford Hawkins sold his farm of one hundred and sixty acres to Simon P. Woods for ten thousand five hundred dollars. On January 28, 1832, Samuel and Hannah JAMESON of Eaton for $450 to Bluford HAWKINS of Eaton. Eaton lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15. Wit - Isaac Stephens, John L. Trousdale. Recorded 3-8-1832 (390) On October 16, 1837, Bluford Hawkins is listed as an appraiser for the Will of Joseph C. Quinn. In 1843, Bluford Hawkins paid personal property tax in TWIN Township. In 1846, Joseph S., Bluford, and A.J. Hawkins paid personal property tax in WASHINGTON Township. Also in 1846, Bluford Hawkins paid personal property tax in TWIN Township. In 1847, Bluford Hawkins paid personal property tax in TWIN Township.

The 1850 Preble County, Ohio census for Twin Township, page 439, lists the following living in the Bluford Hawkins' household: Hawkins, Bluford - Age 48, Born Virginia, Farmer Hawkins, Magdalene - Age 42, Born Virginia Hawkins, Elizabeth - Age 17, Born Ohio Hawkins, Samuel - Age 16, Born Ohio, Farmer Hawkins, Rebecca - Age 15, Born Ohio Hawkins, John - Age 13, Born Ohio Hawkins, Lyman - Age 12, Born Ohio Hawkins, Francis - Age 8, Born Ohio Hawkins, Joseph S. - Age 8, Born Ohio Hawkins, Mary - Age 4, Born Ohio Foster, Laura Ann - Age 53, Born Ohio Wilson, Henryetta - Age 20, Born Ohio Based on the two 1850 census', Bluford Hawkins and family moved from their home in Preble County, Ohio to Howard County, Indiana in 1850.