Background
Hawkins, Edler Garnett was born on June 13, 1908 in New York City. Son of Albert and Annie (Lee) Hawkins.
Hawkins, Edler Garnett was born on June 13, 1908 in New York City. Son of Albert and Annie (Lee) Hawkins.
Bachelor of Arts, Bloomfield, College, 1935, Doctor of Divinity, 1960. Bachelor of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1938.
Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1938. Pastor Saint Augustine Presbyterian Church, Bronx, New York, 1938-1970. Moderator Presbytery New York, 1958-1960.
Vice moderator General Assembly United Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1960-1961, moderator, 1964-1965.
Professor practical theology Princeton.
Member central committee World Council Churches.
Married Thelma Burnett, January 30, 1944. Children: Renee, Ellen.