Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/799 Surname: Hawkinson ------------------------- My g-g-great grandfather, Peter Hawkinson owned a store in Galesburg for 40 years. It was located on the corner of Clark & Losey probably between 1862 - 1900. He was married to Hanna C. Hauber. I would apprecitate any information I can get. Thanks

HAWKINSON, OLOF A farmer, and son of Hawkin and Hanna (ANDERSON), he was born in Sweden on May 7, 1837, and was educated in the common schools in Sweden. His early life was passed on a farm, and he chose farming for a liveihood, in which he has been quite successful. He came from Sweden to Knox Co. ub 1856. He married Louisa ERICKSON, and they have 3 sons and 2 daughters. He joined the Lutheran Church in the old country, and is a Republican. P.O. Galesburg HAWKINSON, MONS Sect. 13, Galesburg Twp. Galesburg P.O. Joan