Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 27 Jun 2005

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PHILLIP HAWKE, farmer, P. O. Waynesville; born in England Nov. 4, 1828; is a son of Phillip and Ann Hawke, natives of England. The grandfather was Phillip Hawke, who was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a cotemporary of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and was frequently associated with that eminent divine. He, as well as his son Phillip, lived and died in England. Phillip and wife, the parents of our subject, had nine, children; four now survive - John, Phillip, Mary Ann, now Mrs. Mount Joy, and Margaret, now Mrs. Humphreys. Phillip, the subject of this sketch, emigrated to America when about 18 years of age, and located in Warren County. On Nov. 15, 1848 he was united in marriage with Emma Collett, whose ancestors are fully written of in sketch of James Collett (deceased). By this union, they have had seven children; four now survive - Joseph Henry, born Aug. 25, 1849; George W., Oct. 20, 1854; John C., March 17, 1860; and Alice Amelia, born Aug. 26, 1865. Mr. Hawke has always followed farming as his occupation, and all within this township; he has resided where he now lives for fourteen years, and is a man who gives close application to his business, whose integrity is undoubted; is a kind neighbor, and one of Wayne Township's most worthy citizens.