Background
Hawkins, William Lycett was born on May 12, 1915 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of William Joseph and Irene (Burns) Hawkins.
Hawkins, William Lycett was born on May 12, 1915 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of William Joseph and Irene (Burns) Hawkins.
AB, Tufts University, 1937. Postgraduate, University Virginia. Doctorate (honorary), Fairfield University, 1980.
With Census Bureau of the United States Department Commerce, 1949-1950. Executive vice president Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce, 1950-1976, president, 1976-1980, retired, 1980.
Trustee Mechanical & Farmers Savings Bank. Chairman Trumbull Industrial Development Commission, 1957-1959. Treasurer Greater Bridgeport Symphony Society.
Board associate University Bridgeport, since 1960. Trustee Bridgeport Engineering Institute Served to colonel United States Marine Corps, 1940-1946. Member New England Association Chamber of C. Executives (president 1965), Connecticut Association Chamber of C. Executives (president 1963-1964) Clubs: Algonquin (Bridgeport).
Married Marion G. Sullivan, September 27, 1947. Children: Sally, Elizabeth, William, Jane.