Hawkins baronets

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There have been two baronetcies created for persons with the surname Hawkins, both in the Baronetage of Great Britain. One creation is extant as of 2008.

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The Hawkins Baronetcy, of Kelston in the County of Somerset, was created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 25 July 1778 for Cæsar Hawkins, Serjeant-Surgeon to George II and George III. [1] Cæsar Hawkins, son of Reverend E. Hawkins, younger son of the first Baronet, was also a distinguished surgeon. The third Baronet was High Sheriff of Somerset for 1807.

The Hawkins Baronetcy, of Trewithen in the County of Cornwall, was created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 28 July 1791 for Christopher Hawkins, Member of Parliament for St Michaels, Grampound, Penryn and St Ives. [2] The title became extinct on his death in 1829.

Hawkins baronets, of Kelston (1778)

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Escutcheon of the Hawkins baronets of Kelston

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Jonathan Cæsar Hawkins (born 1992).

Hawkins baronets, of Trewithen (1791)

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Escutcheon of the Hawkins baronets of Trewithen

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References

  1. "No. 11894". The London Gazette . 25 July 1778. p. 1.
  2. "No. 13318". The London Gazette . 21 June 1791. p. 363.