This was submitted by:  Janet (Hawkins) Endris. Brownstown Banner, Jackson Co.,IN - Wednesday May 25, 1904 Volume XXXVI - No. 9 Henry Hawkins Nov. 6, 1927 – Jan. 31, 2005 Henry Hawkins was born in Kentucky in 1820 and moved to Indiana while a boy of about twelve years, and died May 17, 1904, aged 83 years, 8 months and 6 days. He died at the home of his son, David Hawkins, of Clear Spring, where he had been making his home for about six years. In 1851 he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Reynolds, who preceded him to the grave. To this union was born one son, Samuel, who still survives. In 1854 he was again married to Mary Ann Martin and to this union was born six children, namely, Thomas, Mary, David, Amanda, Addie and Wesley. Thomas, Mary and Wesley died while very young, which leaves three remaining. He joined the Christian church October 1, 1892, and since that time has been a faithful member. He acknowledged the Gospel of Christ with heart and soul and gave good advise to others. Especially in his last years when his physical conditions would not permit him much liberty, he would spend a great deal of his leisure time in reading the bible. He was a patient sufferer, being confined to his room for about three months. He realized his stay on earth was short but would make the remark. "I know I will have a home in heaven." He was not afraid of death and said he was ready to go at anytime God called him. He said he wanted his children and wife to live so that they would meet him there. "Grandpa" was among the early settlers of our country and will be greatly missed. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Freeman, of Edinburg, present pastor of the Pleasant Ridge church, after which the remains were interred in the Bagwell cemetery to await His future calling. He leaves a wife and four children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. submitted by:  Janet (Hawkins) Endris