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Elizabeth Hawkins, married James B Davis on 16 Dec 1806 in Jessamine County,
Kentucky. The marriage listing shows John Hawkins as father of the bride. Thanks
to an e-mail from Leslie Feaster, Elizabeth Hawkins mom was identified as Winny
Hawkins. John and Winny Hawkins moved from Jessamine County, Kentucky to Henry
County, Kentucky by 1820. John Hawkins filed his will in Henry County, Kentucky
in 1824. He named his daughter in it as Elizabeth Davis, wife of James Davis and
since Leslie Feaster knew they lived in Jessamine Co in 1810 it is the same one.
So the generation for Elizabeth Hawkins parents are:
John Hawkins, born,
unk , he was from Virginia, and died in Henry Co, KY in 1824. Married Winny
Hawkins in Virginia but do not know what year. He was appointed Justice of the
Peace during October 1800 per court records listed in Jessamine County, KY by
USWebGen site for Jessamine Co, KY, court orders. Martin and James Hawkins also
mentioned in 1800 court records listed there.
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Following is message Mr. Feaster sent that this page is based upon.
Subject:
Hawkins/Davis
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:29:08 -0700
From: lesliea@jps.net
To: tom.smith@verizon.net
Tom,
John, Benjamin and Richard Hawkins were
all in Jessamine County for the 1810 census. They moved on up to Henry County in
1820 and John died there c1824. Benjamin and Silas Hawkins migrated on to
Breckinridge County, KY. Benjamin was in Breckinridge in 1820 and Silas bought
some land from him and came later. I wish I knew who John Hawkins father was. My
guess is that he's from the Culpepper Hawkins. His sons Benjamin and Silas both
served in the Culpepper Militia. I am sending the transcription of John Hawkins'
will for your information. If I stumble onto anything else I'll let you know.
These Hawkins are one of my "brick walls" and to make matters worse I'm
descended from Silas AND Benjamin! Sincerely, Leslie
Will of John
Hawkins, 30 July 1824
In the name of God Amen. I, John Hawkins of the County
of Henry and State of Kentucky, being aged and infrim in body, but of sound mind
and memory and knowing that it is appointed for man once to die, do make and
declare this Writing to be my last Will and Testament. First, my soul here, and
hereafter I earnestly recommend and commit to the care and control of the God of
Heaven and as to the estate with which I am Blessed and to which I am entitled I
give and bequeath as follows. To wit: First, I give to my son John Hawkins, One
Dollar and no more. Second, I give and bequeath to my son William Hawkins One
Dollar and no more. Third, I give and bequeath to my son Moses Hawkins One
Dollar and no more. Fourth, I give and bequeath to my son Elijah Hawkins One
Dollar and no more. Fifth, I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Baine wife
of John Baine One Dollar and no more. Sixth, I give and bequeath to my son Jesse
Hawkins One Dollar and no more. Seventh, I give and bequeath to my son James
Hawkins One Dollar and no more. I will and direct my executors herein after
named so soon as can be done to sell: The whole of my estate be it real and
personal (except one bed and furniture which I give to my daughter Milly Miles
and except also one other bed and furniture which I give to my Granddaughter
Elizabeth Hawkins and the money arising from the sale aforesaid to be first
applied to the payment of the legacies contained in the items 1,2,3,4,5,6, and
7, afore mentioned and the balance after paying said seven legacies first
aforesaid to be equally divided between my children towit Benjamin Hawkins,
Richard Hawkins, Silas Hawkins, Elizabeth Davis, wife of James Davis, and Milly
Miles, wife of John Miles, share and share alike. And whereas my old wife Winny
Hawkins may live longer than myself, in that case my will and direction is that
out of the proceeds of my estate and before any legacy shall be paid or money
divided, that my executors secure to her, my said Wife such ample competency as
shall be fully sufficient for her care, support and maintenance, during her
life, and at her death then the legacies herein after Richard Hawkins and John
Miles is paid for taking care of my wife Winny Hawkins, the residue to be
divided between my children Benjamin Hawkins, Richard Hawkins, Silas Hawkins,
Elizabeth Davis, Milly Miles as above directed. Lastly I appoint my son Richard
and my son-in-law, John Miles, my executors of this my last Will and Testament.
Witness my hand and Seal this 30th day of July 1824. John Hawkins (seal) (his
mark) Attest- Thomas (his mark) Bryant Edward Bryant Henry County October 10,
1824. The Last Will and Testament of John Hawkins deceased was produced in
court- proven by oaths of Thomas Bryant and Edward Bryant, Subscribing Witnesses
thereto and sworn to be recorded.
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