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William Hawke[1, 2, 3]

Male 1826 - 1889  (63 years)


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  • Name William Hawke 
    Born 13 Jan 1826  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1851  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1851  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Quaker 
    Occupation 1852  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    farmer 
    Residence 1858  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Occupation 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Lot 8 Con 11 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Methodist 
    Occupation 1869  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 13] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Quaker 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-68311 
    Died 17 May 1889  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 8] 
    Buried Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I68311  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Benjamin Hawke,   b. 12 Mar 1781, , Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Mary "Polly" Lount,   b. 16 Mar 1787, , , Delaware Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Mar 1876, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Family ID F17849  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Jane Monkman,   b. CALC 15 Dec 1832, Tecumseth, Simcoe Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Oct 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 24 years) 
    Children 
     1. Erastus Norman Hawke,   b. 1 Nov 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Apr 1908, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
     2. Emmy Lavina "Lavina" Hawke,   b. 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Rachel Hawke,   b. 30 Sep 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Feb 1927, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     4. William Edgar Hawke,   b. 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1929, Melfort, , Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F17863  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Isabella Harrow,   b. 8 Jan 1839, Peterculter, Aberdeen, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Dec 1919, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 9 Dec 1858  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 12] 
    Children 
     1. George Washington Hawke,   b. 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 1942  (Age 83 years)
     2. Dr. Albert Hawke, Mayor,   b. 23 Aug 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Oct 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     3. Henry Allan Hawke,   b. 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1948, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     4. Dr. Benjamin Elmore Hawke, M. D., C. M.,   b. 13 Apr 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Aug 1924, Liverpool, , Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
     5. Calvin Hunter Hawke,   b. 21 Oct 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Jeannette "Janet" Hawke,   b. 2 Sep 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Oct 1953, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     7. Robert Franklin "Frank" Hawke,   b. 14 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1940, Nipawin, , Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     8. Agnes M. Hawke,   b. 8 Sep 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Aug 1955, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     9. Harvey Orton Hawke,   b. 5 Oct 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1971, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     10. Walter Hawke,   b. 28 Jan 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F17871  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Sad Death

      We very much regret to say that Mr. Wm. Hawk, of it seems most natural to say - Hawksville, sank from the effects of the operation performed on him in Toronto Hospital, dying on Friday last. The deceased gentleman has always occupied a prominent position in the locality in which he lived, and was widely known throughout the county as an extensive farmer and dealer in cattle. He had not the taste for municipal life that his brother, the late John Hawk, had, and never came forward in that respect, but he was of the same sterling, upright character as his brothers and was universally respected. For many years he was a Director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company, holding that position when he was so suddenly called away. There never was a time, in the memory of our older residents, when the Hawk family did not occupy responsible position in this County, and it is painful to think that the hand of death is being laid on their broad shoulders and kindly hearts, and that one after another is dropping away from amongst us.

      Mr. Hawk leaves a large family, of whom Dr. Hawk, of Galt, and Dr. Ben Hawk, of Spokane Falls, Washington Territory, are sons. His remains were removed to his late residence, near Hawksville, on Saturday, and were interred there on Monday afternoon, a very large attendance of his old friends and acquaintances testifying their respect by accompanying them to their last resting place.

      Galt Reporter May 24 1889 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 017036-1902.
      Alfred John Johnston, 30, Minister, b. Morris Twp., Res. Woodstock, son of James Johnston and Mary Davidson, married Jeannette Hawke, 29, b. Wellesley Twp., Res. Galt, daughter of William Hawke and Isabella Harrow, Witnessed by: J.W. Hopkins of Woodstock and Agnes M. Hawke of Galt, 18 June 1902 at Galt

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 18567-04.
      Albert Hawk, 42, Occ. Physician, b. Canada, Res. Galt, son of William Hawk and Isabella Harron, married Isabel Florence Snowball, 34, b. Canada, Res. Galt, daughter of Samuel Snowball and Margaret Chambers, Witn: Nellie Buchanan and Ida Weekly, Both of Galt, 23 June 1904 at Galt

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012249-83.
      Erastus Hawke, 32, occ. Farmer, b. Wellesley Twp., res. Same, son of William and Jane, married Martha Underwood, 20, b. Wellesley Twp., res. Same, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth, Witnessed by Adam House of Wellesley Twp., 28 Nov 1883 at Hawksville

    4. [S242] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1851, Div 2 pg 83.

    5. [S120] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Hawkesville Union CC#4529 Waterloo Region Branch, OGS.
      In memory of / William / Hawke / died May 17 / 1889 / aged 63 y'rs 4 m / & 4 days / John 17: 24 / Father, I will that they also, / whom thou hast given me, be / with me where I am / Hawke / [A] Harvey [B] Agnes [C] Walter

    6. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 2 Page 24.

    7. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      William Hawk Born: Canada Res: Wellesley Township Age: 35 Father: Ben Born: 1823 Spouse: Isabella Hannan Age: 21 born: Scotland Res: Wellesley Township Born: 1837 Father: William married 9 Dec 1858 county: Waterloo

    8. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 23 May 1889.
      May 17, 1889 William Hawk of Hawksville died in hospital in Toronto at age of 63 years.

    9. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, p 49.

    10. [S242] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1851, Div. 2 Page 11.

    11. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Sect. 15 Page 97.

    12. [S20] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Telegraph (title varies: Berlin Telegraph, Berlin Daily Telegraph) (1853-1922), 24 Dec 1858.
      Hawk - Harrow: By the same on the 9th inst., William Hawk, Esq., to Miss Isabella Harrow, both of Wellesley.

    13. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Calvin Hunter Hawk
      Event Type: Birth
      Event Date: 21 Oct 1869
      Event Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
      Gender: Male
      Father's Name: William Hawk - yeoman Wellesley Tp.
      Mother's Name: Isabella Harron
      Certificate Number: 5204

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Jan 1826 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1851 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Quaker - 1851 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1852 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1858 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Dec 1858 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lot 8 Con 11 - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1869 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Quaker - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 May 1889 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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