HAWKINS-Francis Marion - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

F.M. Hawkins, merchant, Harveysburg, was born Dec 14, 1854, in Mill Creek Township, Fountain County, Indiana. His father, Alvin Hawkins was a native of VA, and came with his parents to Mill Creek Twp about 1840. His mother, Nancy A. (Teegarden) Hawkins was born in Ohio and likewise emigrated when young with her parents to Fountain County but lived in Wabash Twp. They were here married, the issue of which union was two children, F.M. and Rusella J. Mr. Hawkins was a strong republican and his wife was a member of the United Brethren Church. F.. Hawkins was left fatherless when 7 years old and an orphan at age 12 years. His youth was spent on a farm and partly behind the counter. He lived four years with Hon. Andrew Marshall, then clerked four years for George W. Boyd in Harveysburg. Having accumulated a little money he invested about $150 in goods and began business for himself in 1873. To show his success we have but to refer to his present business. He now owns his store room 20 x 50 two stories with an addition 30 x 48 also dwelling. He carries a stock of about $5,000 with annual sales of about $25,000. He also owns 40 acres of land, heired. He keeps a general stock of goods, and employs two clerks. Mr. Hawkins was married August 13, 1876 to Luella Bailey, daughter of Thomas J. and Susan Bailey. She was born in Fountain County. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are members of te United Brethren Church. Mr. Hawkins is an Odd-Fellow and Republican. In 1880 he was census enumerator. They have 3 children: Charles E., Estel P. and James A.

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