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| Notes for Robert Hawkins | ||||||||||||||
| Robert was killed in action in the Battle Before Atlanta at the intersection of I-20 and Grant Street. He was a private in the 68th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Killed by a Minie ball in the left temple. Civil War Veteran: 68th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C, Private. Commanded by Captain Patrick H. Mooney. Enrolled in service 28 December 1863, Antwerp OH, for 3 years, or during the war. Mustered in 28 February 1864, Columbus OH. Killed 22 July 1864, in Battle of Atlanta (Hood's First Sortie). Buried at The National Cemetery (Section J #47), Marietta GA (may also have served in 14th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G). 1850 Indiana Census, Franklin Co, Salt Creek Twp, November 4: Robert Hawkins, age 32, born IN. Mary A Hawkins, age 31, born IN. Nancy, age 10, born IN (idiotic). Jane, age 7, born IN. John, age 5, born IN. Ezekial, age 3, born IN. Eliabeth, age 1, male, born IN. 1860 Ohio Census, Paulding Co, Carryall Twp, Antwerp PO, June 4: Robert Hawkins, age 40, born IN, Day Loborer. Mary A, age 40, born IN. Nancy, age 19, born IN. Ezekial, age 12, born IN. John M, age 15, born IN. Eliabeth, age 11, born IN. William, age 4, born IN. Robert and his family moved to Carryall Township near Antwerp, Paulding Co., OH sometime between April 1851 and December 1863. From the "Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865" Robert Hawkins mustered in with Co. C of the 68th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry at the age of 41 on Dec. 28, 1863 and was killed on Jul. 22, 1864 in the Battle of Atlanta. He is buried in the cemetery at Marietta, GA in Section E, grave 296. (Note the discrepancy in age.) Also mustering in with Co. C of the 68th OVVI were George M. Hawkins, age 18, on Dec. 28, 1863, and John M. Hawkins, age 18, on Dec. 26, 1863. George and John survived the war and mustered out on Jul. 10, 1865. (John M. Hawkins was almost certainly the son of Robert.) From the Annals of the Civil War in "Reports, Etc" for the Military Division of the Mississippi, Army of the Tennessee The 68th OVVI was in the Seventeenth Army Corp, Third Division, Second Brigade. An account of their activities on 22 Jul 1864 appears on page 573 of the Annals cited. Based on that account plus battlefield maps, one can locate the approximate place where Robert Hawkins died. The spot is now near the intersection of I-20 and Boulevard Street in Atlanta. This spot is near Grant Park and the Civil War Cyclorama and not far from Decatur, GA. Speculation on Father of Robert Hawkins I do not know the identity of the father of Robert Hawkins. However, detailed study of the census records for the part of Indiana near the present Franklin Co. for the period 1820 to 1850 led me to believe that it was likely that Robert Hawkins (1818-1864) was the son of Robert Hawkins who was probably the son of John Hawkins. It also appears likely that John had additional sons named Nathan, Reuben, John, and James. I have a certified copy of the official record of the marriage of a Robert Hawkins to Sarah Curry on 25 Jul 1816 in Franklin Co, IN by John Brison, J.P., which adds a little credence to the thought that Robert (1818-1864) was the son of Robert. However, this is speculation based mostly on census records, which are sometimes erroneous. That is why I have left the father of Robert (1818-1864) as unknown . I have been trying for about 25 years to find proof of the identity of Robert's father without success. I would appreciate receiving any data you might have on this individual, who was my g-g-g grandfather.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Notes for Mary Ann (Spouse 1) | ||||||||||||||
| The following is a synopsis of the Civil War Pension File of widow Mary A. Hawkins, Certificate #39007, Box #31865, National Archives Records Administration: On the September 16,1864, Mary presented an affidavit written by Alisha Stubbs, Justice of the Peace, Franklin Co, Indiana, stating that Robert Hawkins and Mary Ann Jones were lawfully married on January 12, 1837. On October 3, 1864, Mary filed a Widow's Claim for Pension, at Paulding Co, Ohio. The claim states that Mary Ann Hawkins is 45 years of age, and a resident of Antwerp, Ohio. she is the widow of Robert Hawkins, a private in Company C, commanded by P.H. Mooney, in the 68th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, commanded by R.K. Scott. Her husband died of wound received at Atlanta, Georgia, on the July 22, 1864, having been killed in battle. She married Robert Hawkins at Franklin Co, Indiana, on January 12, 1837, married by Alisha Stubbs, Justice of the Peace, and her maiden name was Mary Ann Jones. She has two children by this marriage that are under age 16: William Hawkins, born April 19, 1851, and Elizabeth Ann Hawkins, born March 4, 1849. Also personally appearing in Mary's behalf was Stephen D. Munsen and Elizabeth Munsen, of Antwertp, who attested to Mary being married to Robert, and that Mary and Robert have two children under the age of 16. On December 27, 1864, the Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C., acknowledged the receipt of application for Pension #70689, stating the Robert Hawkins was enrolled on the December 28, 1863, at Antwerp, Ohio, in the 68th Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to serve three years, or during the war, and mustered into Service as a Private on February 21, 1864, at Columbus, Ohio, volunteered for three years of service, and was reported "killed in battle before Atlanta, Georgia, July 22, 1864". On February 17, 1880, B.L Wentworth, Probate Judge, Paulding Co, Ohio, stated that he issued a license for the marriage of Zephaniah Bell and Mary Ann Hawkins on January 25, 1873, and the Zephanian and Mary Ann were married on January 26, 1873. On March 8, 1880, Mary signed an affidavit witnessed by Robert B. Murphy, Notary Public, Paulding Co, Ohio, stating that daughter Elizabeth A. Hawkins was born on March 4, 1849, and, son William Hawkins was born on April 19, 1851. She states the records of birth are recorded in the Family Bible, that the children are under the age of 16, Robert Hawkins is their father, and she knows of no other persons that were present at their births. On May 15, 1880, Mary signed an affidavit witnessed by Robert B. Murphy, Notary Public, Paulding Co, Ohio, stating that the following is a Record of Birth of all of the children of Robert and Mary Ann Hawkins, as recorded in the Family Bible: Evaline Hawkins, born December 21, 1839. Nancy Hawkins, born November 4, 1841. Rachel J. Hawkins, born March 4, 1843. John M. Hawkins, born April 27, 1845. Ezekiel Hawkins, born April 26, 1847. Elizabeth Hawkins, born March 4, 1949. William Hawkins, born April 19, 1851. On May 13, 1880 Mary A. Bell signed an affidavit witnessed by Robert B. Murphy, Notary Public, Paulding Co, Ohio, stating that she can not furnish an affidavit of any person that was present at the birth of any of the children because they were born in Franklin Co, Indiana, and that she knows of no person living that was present at their birth. On August 9, 1880, Mary A. Bell filed a "Declaration of a Pensioned Widow for Increase of Pension", signed by Joseph B. Crowley, Court Clerk, Paulding Co, Ohio, restating the dates of birth for children Elizabeth and William Hawkins. The statement is witnessed by William T. Nichalson, of Antwerp, and B.L. Wentworth, of Paulding. On April 22, 1886, Mary A. Bell, age 66, of Antwerp, Paulding Co, Ohio, filed for "Widows Claim for Pension" stating that she is the widow of Robert Hawkins, and the she remarried to Zephanian Bell on January 26, 1873. she further states that Robert Hawkins died in service at Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22, 1864, and that "he was shot through the head above the left eye and instantly killed". She also restates that at the death of Robert Hawkins, her daughter Elizabeth A. Hawkins was age 14, and son William Hawkins was age 12. Witnessing were W.H. Snook, and Joel Dressen, both of Antwerp. The claim is signed by Thomas J. Champion, Clerk of Common Pleas Court. 1870 Ohio Census, Paulding Co, Carryall Twp, Antwerp P.O., August 4: Mary A. Hawkins, age 49, Keeping House, born IN. Ezekiel, age 23, Day Labor, born IN (idiotic). William, age 19, Day Labor, born IN. (Mary, Ezekiel, and William are residing at the residence of the Johnathan Barrick family) 1880 Ohio Census, Paulding Co, Antwerp, June 11, page 22B: Mary A. Bell, age 60, Keeping House, born: IN, f-PA, m-PA. Ezekeil, age 33, At Home, born: IN. | ||||||||||||||
| Last Modified 12 Mar 2005 | Created 28 Dec 2007 Susan Patton |