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Edward Hawkins (New York politician)

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Edward Hawkins (January 21, 1829 in Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York – June 10, 1908 in Jamesport, Suffolk Co., NY) was an American manufacturer and politician from New York.

Life

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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. In 1870, he and his brothers began the manufacture of fish meal and fish oil from menhadens.

He was a Democratic member of the New York State Senate (1st D.) in 1890 and 1891, defeating his brother Simeon S. Hawkins who ran on the Republican ticket for re-election.

Edward Hawkins died on June 10, 1908, at his home in Jamesport.

One of his daughters was married to Congressman Joseph M. Belford (1852–1917).

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New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
1st District

1890–1891
Succeeded by