Duane Hawkins
Duane Hawkins (February 17, 1840November 29, 1899) was a Michigan politician. Early life and education. Duane Hawkins was born on February 17, 1840 in Vermontville, Michigan. His parents, Jay and Lodice Hawkins, moved there from Vermont in 1838. He received a public school education. Military career. On August 30, 1864, Hawkins enlisted into the Union Army. He served in the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. He was discharged on June 2, 1865. Career. Hawkins live on a farm for most of his life. On November 2, 1880, Hawkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he  represented the Eaton County 2nd district from January 5, 1881 to December 31, 1882. Hawkins was elected as a justice of the peace and served as the president of the Eaton County Agricultural Society. Personal life. Hawkins' first wife, Sarah E. Hallenbeck died on January 10, 1891. In 1892, Hawkins married Gertrude Schroder. Hawkins was a Freemason who served as a Worshipful Master around 1880. Death. Hawkins died on November 29, 1899 in Vermontville. He was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville.