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.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 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.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 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.

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