Background
He was the son of Daniel Shaler Hawkins (1798–1868) and Sophia (Smith) Hawkins (1802–1841).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of Daniel Shaler Hawkins (1798–1868) and Sophia (Smith) Hawkins (1802–1841).
He attended the public schools, and then went to sea, becoming a ship captain. Edward Hawkins died on June 10, 1908, at his home in Jamesport.