Sir William HAWKINS

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There are several books about the Hawkins family and their exploits. One is called "Plymouth Armada Heroes: The Hawkins Family" by Mary W.S. Hawkins published in Plymouth, England, in 1888 and found in the State Library called Sutro in San Francisco, and on microfiche in the Carlsbad Genealogical Library. In her book Mary states that "Plymouth was the home or birthplace, not of one distinguished sailor of the Hawkins family only, but of three generations in succession, of men who were celebrated as naval heroes for a period of one hundred years, extending over the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and James I. For three generations they were the master spirits of Plymouth in its most illustrious days; its leading merchants, its bravest sailors, serving oft and well in the civic chair and in the House of Commons. For three generations they were in the van of English seamanship; founders of England's commerce in south and west and east: stout in fight, of quenchless spirit in adventure-a family of merchants, statesmen, and heroes, to whom our county has no parallel." In the several books there listed many exploits of the three generations. Plymouth was incorporated by Act of Parliament of King Henry VI in 1440. The "Arms of Hawkins and Amadas" has 5 crowns in and "X" on one side and 3 Acorns around an inverted "V" on the other. This coat of arms was probably first used during the reign of Edward III.
William was an officer in the navy of King Henry VIII, being one of the principal sea captains in the West of England, he obtained a high and just reputation for his skill and experience. He is though to have been the master of the "Great Galley", one of the few Royal ships of that time.
William was a man of considerable property in the town of Plymouth. He was Lord of the Manor of Sutton. He was Receiver of Plymouth in 1524-1525; and in the Corporation books is mentioned in 1527-28 when he and others manned the bulwarks to defend the argosy against the French. William owned a 200 ton ship called the Paul of Plymouth. On one voyage brought a native king to see Henry VIII, The king spent nearly a year in England, but died on the return voyage. William made his third voyage in 1532 and on his return was chosen Mayor of Plymouth. He was again Mayor in 1538-9; In 1539 he was elected "Burgess" or member of Parliament with James Horewell. In 1544 William purchased the Manor of Sutton Vallcort or Vawler which remained in the Hawkins family for 100 years.

William married Joan Towne TRELAWNY about 1499 in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Joan (daughter of Roger TRELAWNY and JOAN) was born in 1499 in Brightorre, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William was Mayor of Plymouth 1567-8, 1578-9, 1587-90, was a ship owner, the "Griffin" and renowned sea captain and his cruisers were the terror of Spain. His son William sailed with Fenton in 1582, laid the foundation of the Indian Empire, and went to Agra as Ambassador at the Court of the Great Mogul. William founded the East India Company, a vast business empire that extracted many riches from India, and included many ships.

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• Military: 1568, Veracruz, New Spain; Captain, Battle of San Juan
• MilitaryService: 1568, present-day Veracruz, Mexico; commander in the Battle of San Juan de Ul?a
• Election: 1571, London, , Middlesex, England; Member of Parliament representing Plymouth, England
• MilitaryService: 1573; Treasurer for the English Navy
• Occupation: 1577, London, England; Treasurer and 1589 Controller of the Queen's Royal Navy
• Military: 1585; Captain, Anglo-Spanish War
• Knighted: 1588, London, , Middlesex, England; by Queen Elizabeth I
• MilitaryService: 1588; Vice Admiral in the battle in which the Spanish Armada was defeated.
• Cause of Death: 12 Nov 1595, Off the coast of Puerto Rico; Disease

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John was the patriarch of the great seamen of the Elizabeth's reign including Frobisher, Drake, Gilbert, Candish, Granville, Oxenham, and Raleigh. He made mathematics and navigation his study

Sir John Hawkins in his early naval career transported slaves (legal at that time) in 1562 (his first long voyage), 1564, and 1567 from Africa to England, and the West Indies and the Spanish Main in which Queen Elizabeth and other English nobles had a financial interest. On his 1564 return from the West Indies he visited Mexico and brought home roots of some interesting plants which he gave to Sir Walter Raleigh, who in turn planted them in Ireland. These plants became the famous Irish potatoes, a basic world substance. (John also brought home tobacco on his third voyage and is credited with it's introduction into Europe). The slave trade was encouraged in England but was a violation of Spanish law and ultimately he was attacked on September 24, 1568 by a Spanish Fleet in the harbor of Veracruz and escaped with difficulty after losing all his ships except the Minion (under his command) and the Judith which was owned and commanded by his cousin Francis Drake. In apparent "disgrace", Hawkins, with the connivance of Lord Burleigh , the secretary of state, undertook negotiations with the Spanish to enable them to invade England and overthrow Elizabeth, and for these supposed services he was granted a Spanish title and a large sum of money. The fruit of his Spanish negotiations came when, as Rear Admiral, he took a prominent part in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in August 1588 and for these services he was knighted. He also was the Controller of the Navy. Later he was with Frobisher on the Portuguese coast in 1590 in an attempt to again meet the Spanish silver fleet (merchantmen), but the expedition failed its purpose. He died the night before and unsuccessful attack on Puerto Rico while second in command in Drakes and was buried at sea.

John married Dame Katherine GONSON in 1559 in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Katherine (daughter of Benjamin GONSON and Ursula HUSSY) was born on 16 May 1534 in Plymouth, Devon, England; died on 23 Jun 1591 in Deptford, London, England; was buried in Jul 1591 in St. Dunstan-in-the-East Churchyard, London, City of London, Greater London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret VAUGHN about 1592. Margaret was born in 1534 in Sussex, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: HAWKINS
• Name: Richard HAWKINS
• Reference Number: 10676
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• Election: 1604; Member of Parliament representing Devon

Sir married Judith HELE about 1590 in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Judith (daughter of Thomas HEALE and Julianna SMYTHE) was born on 7 Nov 1568 in Plymouth, Devon, England; died on 30 May 1629 in Slapton, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard married Elizabeth DRAKE about 1633 in Plymouth, Devon, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry DRAKE and F DRAKE) was born on 15 Jun 1615 in Slapton, Devon, England; died on 27 Dec 1666 in Slapton, Devonshire, England; was buried in 1666 in St. James Church and Churchyard, Slapton, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married on 27 Oct 1636 in Dartsmouth, , England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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