Joseph Hawkins (New York politician)

Joseph Hawkins (November 14, 1781 - April 20, 1832) was a United States representative from Upstate New York.

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.

  1. ^ Haddock, John A. The Growth of a Century As Illustrated in the History of Jefferson County, New York, from 1793-1894, (1895), Weed-Parsons Printing Company, Albany, NY. p. 573
  2. ^ Haddock, John A. The Growth of a Century As Illustrated in the History of Jefferson County, New York, from 1793-1894, (1895), Weed-Parsons Printing Company, Albany, NY. p. 573