Person:James Hawkins (68)

1740, “James Hawkins married - 1740 at Abington, Pa. Martha Hollowell, family moved to Va. about 1755, S.C. 1766.” Source: “Hawkins Family Records” - 6/10/1972, Vol. III, No 2 - Compiled by CHH.

1740, 1st Mo. 31, “Whereas James Hawkins and Martha Hollowell declared their intentions of marriage with each other before two several Monthly Meetings - inquiry being made, by persons appointed and find them clear of all others, and no obstruction appearing to end her, they are left at liberty to consummate their said marriage, according to orderly custom used amoung Friends, Thomas Wood & Stephen Jenkins are appoint to see it accomplished. Per the Abington MM Minutes, as recorded in the “Hawkins Family Records”, Vol. IV, No. 4, p 3, Dec 1976, by Carl H. Hawkins.

1756, 2nd Mo. 23, “James Hawkins requests a certificate for himself, wife and children to Fairfax MM in Virginia.....3rd mo. 22nd day 1756: The committee in the case of James Hawkins report that some obstructions appears in preparing a certificate. 6th mo. 28th 1756: The committee appointed in the case of James Hawkins report that the obstructions remain. 7th mo. 31st 1758: The committee appointed in the case of James Hawkins, report, James Hawkins being some time since removed to Virginia and having been guilty of drinking to excess before he went to Virginia, has now sent an acknowledgment, and recommendations from his neighbors where he now resides. 9th mo. 18th 1758: The committee appointed produced a certificate for James Hawkins, his wife and children, which was directed to Fairfax MM in VA and signed.”, per the Abington MM Minutes, as recorded in“Hawkins Family Records”, Vol. IV, No. 4, p 3, Dec 1976, by Carl H. Hawkins

"James & w Martha & ch: John, Isaac, Nathan, Benjamin, Jonathan, Wm, Amos, James & Martha, rocf Abington MM, Pa. 31-3-1759;" Source: Hinshaw, Vol VI, p.504, Fairfax, VA MM.

"James Hawkins dis for habitual "drinking" 30-1-1762;" Source: Hinshaw, Vol VI, p.504, Fairfax, VA MM.

“Martha & her minor ch: Benjamin, Nathan, Martha, William, Amos & James gct Wateree MM, Kershaw Co., S.C.”, 26 - 4 - 1766 Fairfax MM Minutes. (VA) (Note: this family lived in Craven Co. S.C. & some of their records are found in Bush River MM S.C.: see H.v1, pp 1020/1031; the books of Watersee MM are lost.) Source: Hinshaw, Vol VI, p.504, Fairfax, VA MM.

James and older sons were on the first Petit-jury in Sparten District. ...................

From "Hawkins Family…," by Harold T. Hawkins, as copied from "Hawkins Files-Indiana State Library: James and Martha Hawkins first lived near Abington, PA, migrated to Loudoun Co., VA, then to the "Back-Country" in SC. At Fairfax one son, Jonathan, was dismissed 23 Feb 1765 by the Quakers, for quarreling and fighting with Nathan Potts in Nov 1764. Also at Fairfax another son, John, admitted that he paid the Sheriff "Militia fines" (to avoid military service) which was contrary to Quaker direction 30 May 1767, which gave him some problem in transferring to Wateroo MM, when the family moved to SC. It is said that James and family lived in Loudoun Co., VA, long enough to find that it was a good place to starve, this was by the records about 12 years. The James Hawkins family moved to SC (perhaps in 1767)) and settled on the Broad River, sometimes called the Tyger River [Tyger feeds to the Broad -PAH], in what is now Union Co. not far from the forks forming the Santee River. James kept a toll bridge there. Soon after 1767 other Quakers from NC, VA, MD, and PA soon came in and settled in this back-country, and the most brought up large families. They all intermarried and the area was sort of a clan, all related to each other. Martha and some of her children transferred from Fairfax MM 30 May 1767 to Wateroo MM, SC, then to Bush River MM, and finally when it came into existance,to Cane Creek MM which was close by. It is likely that James attended services at both Bush River and Cane Creek, but there are no records of him being reinstated. James’ "Will" proven 1 Apr 1793 does show his faith in Quakers, when he directed "four honest men chosen by the religious Meeting of People called Quakers" to settle any controversies concerning his estate. We are told that James Hawkins had a comfortable home in SC, and his "Will" tells us he accumulated about 1730 acres of land, and indicates that he had other wealth. It is said he worked continually, often from four o’clock in the morning until late at night. In this south-land much of the hard work was done with negro slave labor and it was difficult, in fact often impossible, for the Quakers who oppose slavery to get manual work help, since many people considered such work degrading. This forced Quakers who opposed slavery to do such work themselves and take a lower position in society. For a time a few Quakers owned negro slaves, but in 1774 the NC Yearly Meeting directed that all member’s slaves be freed. The Yearly Meeting purchased the slaves, and moved them to Canada. Actually these early Quakers had a type of free (slave) labor of their own, they nearly all raised large families and kept their children busy long hours. However, it seems all these hardships were bore cheerfully, the best was made of what they had, and the whole family toiled patiently to get something better; they often, in order to conserve, limit their tastes and pleasures. Call it what you may, their type of society produced industrious people and was therefore good for our Country. James Hawkins, while in SC, raised tobacco and cotton, he owned a grist mill and a saw mill, cracked oats and rice, made his own barrels, cut the poles etc., and always kept good horses. His son William was their blacksmith and could make anything they wanted. The family lived on the Tyger River in the days of the Revolutionary War, but being Quakers their principles were respected and they were not molested much by war parties. [Hawkins Shoals (Grist & Saw Mill) is a rapids on the Tyger River in Union County, South Carolina. It has an elevation of 92 feet. Location in Degrees Minutes Seconds: Latitude: 343113N Longitude: 0813135W, Decimal Degrees: Latitude: 34.5201396 Longitude: -81.5264912. Source: http://www.lat-long.com/Latitude-Longitude-1232927-South_Carolina-Hawkins_Shoals.html. PAH 29 Mar 2009] .............................

WILL of JAMES HAWKINS (James, Jeffrey, ?, ?, ?Geoffrey?), born c1715, died c1793, marriage to Martha Hollowell approved 30 January 1740.

The JAMES HAWKINS will was made in Union County, South Carolina, and recorded in Will Book No. 1, page 9. It was proven 1 April 1793. The recorded copy was handwritten and is here revised and modernized for easier reading. Phillip A. Hawkins 18 Aug 1998.

Be it known unto all Christian People, whom these presents may concern, that I, James Hawkins, being of health in body, but calling to mind the uncertainties of this life, and being desirous of settling my affairs, whilst life and health permits do make, ordain, and constitute, my last Will and Testament, in the following manner: First, I desire that my body be buried, in a plain, decent and Christian manner at the discretion of my beloved wife, Martha Hawkins, my funeral charges and just debts be paid and discharged with all convenient speed, after my decease. Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Martha Hawkins, ten pounds sterling a year during her life; and five hundred weight of flour, and three hundred weight of pork, and my gray mare called Jewel, and her choice of one of the cows, and likewise the household furniture, and a privilege of taking what fruit she wants for her own use off the place whereon I now live. After her decease what I have left to her it is my will that it be equally divided amongst my children. Item 1. I give and demise unto my son Isaac Hawkins one tract of land containing one hundred acres which was granted to Jonathan Hawkins to have and to hold to him his Heirs and assigns, forever. Item 2. I give and demise unto my sons Isaac and Nathan Hawkins a tract of land containing four hundred acres, which land was granted to, Amos Tims in the year 1774. The said tract of land to be equally divided between them to have and to hold to them their heirs and assigns forever. Item 3. I likewise give and demise unto my son John Hawkins two tracts of land; one tract of one hundred acres, and the other tract containing one hundred and eighty; both tracts adjoining the said John Hawkins land; to have and to hold to him, his Heirs and assigns forever. Item 4 I give and demise unto my two sons Benjamin and Amos Hawkins a tract of land containing four hundred acres: adjoining the said Benjamin and Amos Hawkins land; to be equally divided between them, to have and to hold to them their Heirs and assigns forever. Item 5. I give and demise unto my son William Hawkins a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres, lying and being on the branches of Cane Creek, joining land laid for George Strawn, to have and to hold to him his Heirs and assigns forever. Item 6. I likewise give and demise unto my son James Hawkins the plantation whereon I now live and another tract of land adjoining to it containing one hundred and seventy acres, to have and to hold to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item 7. I likewise give and demise unto my sons William and Amos Hawkins two thirds of a tract of one hundred acres on the north side of the Tygar River adjoining land granted to one Becks to have and hold to them their heirs assigns forever.

It is my will that all the lands mentioned in this Will, except the first hundred acres which was granted to Jonathan Hawkins, shall be valued and if any of my children shall have more than their share that they pay to such of my children as have not had their share; for it is my will that my estate may be equally divided amongst them. Share and share alike. And it is my will that the ore hundred acres of land whereon the Mills are built, and the Mills and all the remainder of my estate, either goods, chattels, moneys or credits, be appraised by three men chosen by my Executors and equally divided between my seven sons, herein mentioned, except a legacy for my daughter Martha Cook of eighty pounds sterling to be reserved out of it. And it is my will that my beloved wife shall have the privilege of the dwelling house during her natural life. It is my will that if any difference should arise between any of the legatees mentioned in this Will all differences shall be determined in a friendly way, by four honest men chosen by the Religious Meeting of the People called Quakers, and whoever will not stand to their judgment, shall receive no benefit by this Will. And Lastly, I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my sons, Isaac Hawkins and John Hawkins to be the Executors: of this my last will. Disannuling and revoking all other wills by me made, and confirming this, and this only to be my last Will and Testament. Witness my hand and seal this twenty-fourth day of the Twelfth month, One Thousand Seven hundred and ninety. James Hawkins, Sen. Signed, Sealed, Published and Delivered by the said James Hawkins to be his last will and testament.

In presonce of us Thomas Cox Richard Cox Henry Millhous

Isaac Hawkins and John Hawkins, Executors appointed by the decision of the aforesaid Will came into Open Court and was Qualified agreeable to Law. _______________end of record ______.

Mills' Atlas of South Carolina. Most are of the various counties in 1820-1825. In Union Co., SC in 1820 there is a Hawkins Shoals, Grist Mill and Saw Mill on the TYger River. Also, there is a Garrett Grist and Saw Mill on the Enoree River. The two rivers are basically parallel and flow into the Broad River. In fact the Hawkins mentioned is about 2 miles from the juncture with the Broad River. The rivers are about 4 + miles apart. .........................

UNION COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA DEED ABSTRACTS, VOLUME III: DEED BOOKS L-P 1811-1820 [1770-1820] BY BREI'H H. HOLCOMB

L, 88-89: Isaac- Hawkins Senr of Uaion District to William Orril Brock of same, for $169.37%, tract of 135Yzacres on waters of Cain Creek originally granted to James Hawkins in 1785, deed dated 7 Dec 1810. Isaac Hawkins (Seal), Wit: Joseph Tucker, Joseph Brock, George Brock. Proved by the oath of Joseph Tucker before W. B. Farr, J.P. Recorded 21 Oct 1811. P. 14

76-77: South Carolina, Union District. William Stringfellow of district resaid for $710 to Henry Hardy of same, 100 acres on NE side Tygar River Peter Watkins, granted 25 Aug 1769 and conveyed by James Hughey to /id Hudson and from James Hawkins to John Underwood and from Jerwood to Wm. Stringfellow; also a tract of 100 acres adj. Tucker, 'den, 2 Nov 1815. William Stringfellow (LS) Wit: Samuel Rainey, Robert end, Wm. Pagan. Patience Stringfellow (X), wife of Wm Stringfellow, 1quished dower 2 Nov 1815 before Thomas Wallace, J.Q. Proved by the . oath of Samuel Rainey 3 Nov 1815 before John McKee, J.P. Recorded 6 Nov 1815. pp108-109

N, 148-149: South Carolina, Union District. Isaac Hawkins of district aforesaid for $273 to John Pruet of same, tract on branches of Tyger and Enoree Rivers, 373 acres, part of tract granted to Amos Tims 26 July 1774, and conveyed to James Hawkins Senr 2 Dec 1784 and left by will to said Isaac Hawkins and Nathan Hawkins, I being the only surviving heir at law, on the road that leads to Hawkins' Mill, adj. David Pruet, Elijah A'1derson, Flannigan, Gannon, Davis, 16 Aug 1815. Isaac Hawkins (LS), Wit: John Beuford, Jonathan Hawkins. Proved by the oath of John Beuford 2 Feb 1816 before William Selby, J.P. Recorded 18 March 1816. P. 118 ......................