Hawkins, William, son of John Hawkins, Esq. of Tavistock, Devonshire, and Joan, daughter of William Amidas, Esq., of Launceston, Cornwall. He made several voyages to the coast of Africa and carried slaves from thence to Brazil in 1530, and after. He married Joan, daughter of William Trelawney, Esq., of Cornwall. he was the father of Sir John Hawkins.
