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Alvin A Hawks

Birth	:	17 Dec 1857 Saint Albans, Somerset County, Maine, USA
Death	:	May 1938 Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Knock Shrine Basilica, Ireland
Description	:	Son of Joseph Sampson Hawks & Deborah W. (Goddard) Hawks. Married to Mary Lyon.∼Dubuque Telegraph and Times Journal, May 12, 1938 ~ Decorah, Ia., - SPECIAL: Funeral services for Alvin A. Hawks, 80, of Hesper were held at the Hesper Friends Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Alvin Hoskins, pastor, officiated and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Hawks was killed while felling trees Monday morning. A falling limb he had cut crushed him and he died instantly. His son who had gone to the house for a wedge, discovered him on his return a few minutes... Read More	Son of Joseph Sampson Hawks & Deborah W. (Goddard) Hawks. Married to Mary Lyon.∼Dubuque Telegraph and Times Journal, May 12, 1938 ~ Decorah, Ia., - SPECIAL: Funeral services for Alvin A. Hawks, 80, of Hesper were held at the Hesper Friends Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Alvin Hoskins, pastor, officiated and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Hawks was killed while felling trees Monday morning. A falling limb he had cut crushed him and he died instantly. His son who had gone to the house for a wedge, discovered him on his return a few minutes later. Mr. Hawks was born Dec. 17, 1857, in St. Albans, Me., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Hawks. He was of English descent, his ancestors on both sides being among the early American settlers. In the spring of 1865 he came with his family to Winneshiek County. The family settled in Hesper Township and in 1883 they moved to a farm which has since been his home. Mr. Hawks spent more than 70 years of his life in Hesper Township. He was educated there and for 40 years served as treasurer of the Hesper School District. He was also secretary of the Hesper Telephone Company. He was a well-known breeder of registered Red Polled cattle. He married Miss Mary F. Lyon on Jan. 12, 1899. Three children to this union survive; Loren Raymond, Mrs. Avis Ellen Street, and Carol, all of near Hesper. His wife died June 30, 1936.

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Where is Alvin A Hawks's memorial?
Alvin A Hawks's memorial is located at: Knock Shrine Basilica, Ireland.
When did Alvin A Hawks death?
Alvin A Hawks death on May 1938 in Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Sampson Hawks

(1822 - 1902)

Deborah W Goddard Hawks

(1822 - 1909)

Spouse

Mary F. Lyon Hawks

(1867 - 1936)

Siblings

Children

Avis Ellen Hawks Street

(1900 - 1992)

(1903 - 1992)

(1906 - 2004)

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