Joseph Hawkins (New York politician)
American politician (1781–1832)
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Joseph Hawkins (November 14, 1781 – April 20, 1832) was a United States representative from Upstate New York.
Preceded byRudolph Bunner
Succeeded byCharles Dayan
BornNovember 14, 1781
DiedApril 20, 1832 (aged 50)
Henderson, New York, U.S.
Joseph Hawkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831 | |
| Preceded by | Rudolph Bunner |
| Succeeded by | Charles Dayan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1781 |
| Died | April 20, 1832 (aged 50) Henderson, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Clark Cemetery |
| Party | Anti-Jacksonian |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, judge |
A native of Connecticut, Hawkins moved to Henderson, New York in 1810.[1] He completed preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Henderson. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as county judge for many years.[2] Hawkins was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-first Congress (March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831). He died in Henderson on April 20, 1832, with interment in Clark Cemetery.
