William H. Hawkins

William H. Hawkins, of the firm of Hawkins Bros., grocers at Reed City and Ashton, was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Sept. 15, 1849. His parents, Joseph and Lucy (Hill) Hawkins, were natives respectively of New Hampshire and Ohio. William H., the subject of this sketch, lived at home with his parents until 12 years of age, and then worked upon a farm for three years; next, he was apprenticed for two years to learn the mason's trade, and followed this occupation until 1882, when he formed a partnership with his brother, Harvey W., at reed City, for the pirpose of carrying on the grocery business. In this line they succeeded well, and last spring (1884) they established a branch store at Ashton, where Mr. Hawkins, of this sketch, is in charge, and having a good trade. In his political principles Mr. H. acts with the Prohibitionist party, and he is a member of the Masonic Order and of the A.O.U.W.

In Genesee Co., Mich., April 18, 1875, Mr. Hawkins married Miss Flora Graham, daughter of R.W. and Sarah J. (Warner) Graham. She was born in Flint Township, that county, September 20, 1855. The children now in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are three in number, namely: Lulu F., Daisy G. and Ralph W.

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