HAWKS, Joseph S. 1822 - 1922

HAWKS, GODDARD

Posted By: Janice Sowers (email)
Date: 9/9/2006 at 14:57:05

PIONEER DAYS-HESPER TOWNSHIP 1851-1941

Joseph S. Hawks was born in Maine in 1822, the son of Moses Hawks. He was a millwright by trade and his father a farmer. In the spring of 1865 the family came to Winneshiek county, and located in Hesper township. They resided on two different farms until 1883, when they located on a farm in Section 22. He was married to Deborah W. Goodard, also of Maine. Two sons were born to them, S. G. and Alvin, both of whom have died. When they arrived in Decorah they hired a farmer to bring them to Burr Oak, the trip being made on a cold evening. They came to this part of the county in company with others, and of course at that time there were no railroads crossing the Mississippi, and the women of the party were taken across the ice in a sleigh, while the men and boys walked across. At the time of their marriage in Maine no clergyman officiated at their wedding. What was called the marriage license which is a prize possession of Loren and Carol Hawks is given as follows:

"Whereas, Joseph S. Hawks of St. Albans, son of Moses and Sarah Hawks, of St Albans, county of Somerset, and the state of Maine, and Deborah W. Goddard, daughter of Robert and Rusha Goddard, of Sidney, county of Kennebec and state aforesaid, having declared their intentions of taking each other in marriage to Sidney Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends held at Sidney, according to the good order used among them; and their proceedings, after due inquiry and deliberate consideration thereof, being allowed by the said meeting. They appearing clear of all others and having consent of parents. Now these are to certify to all whom it may concern that for the full accomplishment of their said intentions this 25th day of the 12th month in the year of our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred and Fifty One, they the said Joseph S. Hawks and Deborah W. Goodard appeared at a Religious Meeting of the aforesaid Society in Sidney and the said Joseph S. Hawks and
Deborah W. Goddard by the hand did openly declare as follows: IN PRESENCE OF THIS ASSEMBLY I TAKE DEBORAH W. GOODDARD TO BE MY WIFE, PROMISING THROUGH DIVINE ASSISTANCE TO BE UNTO HER A FAITHFUL, AND AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND, TILL DEATH SHALL SEPARATE US, and the said Deborah W. Goodard did then and there in like manner declare as follows: IN PRESENCE OF THIS ASSEMBLY I TAKE JOSEPH S. HAWKS TO BE MY HUSBAND, PROMISING THROUGH DIVINE ASSISTANCE TO BE UNTO HIM FAITHFUL AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE UNTIL DEATH SHALL SEPARATE US. And the said Joseph S. Hawks and Deborah W. Goddard as further confirmation thereof, having hereunto set their hands: She after the custom of marriage adopted the names of her husband.

JOSEPH S. HAWKS
DEBORAH W. HAWKS

And we whose names are hereunto subscribed, being present at the solemnization of their said marriage hereunto set our hands as witnesses thereunto, the day and year above written:

Gideon Wing, James Gifford, Daniel Gifford, Mary Gifford, Daniel Goddard, Judith S. Goddard, Arnold Gifford.

Hesper Public cemetery gravestone
 

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