Joseph B.
Hawkins, a representative of one of the best known families in Jay County,
resides on Section 34, Wayne Township. He is a native of Jay County, born
October 31, 1855, a son of Joseph C. Hawkins. He was reared and educated in
the native county, receiving the advantages of the public schools and Liber
College.
He has given his attention to
agriculture since his youth and now has a fine farm, well furnished, with
good buildings and well stocked.
He married
Louisa Ertel, a native of Jay County, born in Jefferson Township, March 7,
1858, a daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Ertel.
Mr. and Mrs.
Hawkins have four children – Edith G., Sarah E., Benjamin Wade and Mary C.
Biographical && Historical Record of Jay
County, Lewis Publishing Company, 1887
Transcribed by Jim Cox