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Frank T. and Lilian A. (Harkness) Hawks, Wray

FRANK'S FAMILY

Frank's parents were Robert S. Hawks, 13 Mar 1832 - 24 Jul 1915, and Hannah E. Wilson, Mar 1849 - 6 May 1882.

Hannah E. Wilson was born circa March 1849 in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Thomas Elwood Wilson and Sarah P. Paulhamus. Hannah married Robert Sanderson Hawks, son of Benjamin Franklin Hawks and Hannah C. Drake, on 24-Nov-1867 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Hannah E. Wilson died on 6-May-1882 at Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska. She was also known as Anne E. Wilson.
LILIAN'S FAMILY

In 1880 Dodge County, Nebraska, S. E. Harkness is 33, Orpha D. Harkness 34, Estella W. Harkness 11, and Lilian A. Harkness 10.

In 1885 Hamilton County, Nebraska, "Ser" Harkness is 39, D. D. Harkness 40, Stella Harkness 17, Sellie Harkness 16, Bernice Harkness 4, and L. L. Harkness 5 Months.


In 1891 Lillian A. Harkness was a teacher in Cheyenne County, Kansas.

In 1900 Harlan County, Nebraska, Seth E. Harkness 54 Orpha D. Harkness 53 Laura L. Harkness 15, and niece Ethel Avise 19.

Seth E. Harkness was born 26 Feb 1846 in Illinois, died 4 Jan 1907, buried in Alma Cemetery,Harlan County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 57423103.

Stella Ernst, 1868 - 1940, is buried in Clarinda Cemetery Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 216506605

Laura L. Harkness, 23, married John H. Hardin on 24 Jun 1908 in Yuma County, Colorado.


Laura Leona Hardin was born 8 Jan 1885 in Nebraska, died 11 Nov 1968 (aged 83) , buried in Alma Cemetery Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 90442769.

In 1900 Orleans, Harlan County, Nebraska, Frank Hawks is a creamery operator, 31, born in Nebraska, married seven years to Lilian Hawks 30 born in Illinois. She's had three kids, two living: Verle Hawks 4 and Alwyn Hawks 2.


1912 Wray

1914 Yuma Pioneer

1916 Yuma Pioneer

February 1925 Wray "Mrs. Frank T. Hawks entertained at a big birthday dinner last Sunday in honor of the 80th birthday of her mother, Mrs. O. D. Harkness. Assembled at the table were, Mrs. Geo. Short and Miss Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Cosby, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Hawks, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hawks and Baby Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Henry, Mr. William Short, Mr. Alfred and Ralph Cramer, and Miss Mary Walker.
The dinner was served cafeteria style. Mrs. Harkness was made happy by receiving a number of presents and a number of boxes of candy and vases of cut flowers."

April 2, 1931 "Mrs. Lilian Hawks was called to Alma, Neb., last Friday on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Orpha Harkness. Mrs. Harkness had visited in Wray a number of times and had many friends here who will regret to learn of her death. Following is a brief obituary notice of this most estimable lady:
Orpha Dorliska Burr was born in Durham, I11., February 14, 1845, where she grew to womanhood and was married to Seth E. Harkness, October 17, 1867.
To this union four daughters were born: Mrs. Estelle Ernst of Clarinda, Iowa, Mrs. Lilian Hawks of Wray, Bernice Esther who preceded her parents in death, and Mrs. Laura Hardin of Alma, Nebraska.
She departed this life at the home of her daughter in Alma, March 27, 1931. Funeral services were held at Alma, and the remains were laid to rest there. Mrs. Hawks has the sincere sympathy of many friends in her bereavement."
Orpha Dorliska Burr Harkness is buried in the Alma Cemetery, Harlan County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 92186028.

"Frank T. Hawks, editor, publisher and all around printer, placed '30' on the hook last Friday afternoon, and started out on the great pilgrimage from which no earthly traveler returns. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. M. Carpenter of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. L. D. Christy of the Christian church. Services at Grandview were in charge of the Masons. The church house was packed with friends of the deceased and the floral offerings were particularly profuse and beautiful. The passing of Frank T. Hawks will be noted by a legion of friends — friends among the old, the middle-aged and the young; friends among the rich, also among ; the poor. Frank Hawks had devoted his life to the newspaper profession—a profession which ultimately must have some tangible part with every life in the community. Mr. Hawks edited an attractive paper, one in which the public always manifested an interest. He wrote entertainingly in his own peculiar style. He dealt kindly with the frailties of mankind and commended when commendation was merited. During his newspaper career Frank was associated with the Benkelman News, the Orleans Chronicle, the Akron News, the Wray Gazette, the Wray Rattler and the Colorado Patriot. The Colorado Patriot was founded by him in 1918 or early in 1919. Through his association with these publications during the pioneer days of this western country, he contributed largely to the development that has taken place. He gave lavishly of his stock in trade—namely, his advertising space—not only to all worthy public projects, but to individuals as well. Favorable comments made by him about Yuma county and her good people were copied, times without number almost, in other papers throughout the land, thus providing an avenue of publicity, which publicity brought other good people to this community. Mr. Hawks retired from the newspaper business about a, year ago and shortly thereafter his health began to break rapidly. He made only a few visits down town during recent months. Many there are who will note with sincere regret that Frank has crossed the divide.

Franklin Thomas Hawks was born at Lincoln, Neb., on Sept. 26, 1868. From Lincoln he moved to Benkelman, Neb., at about the age of 17 years. At Benkelman, he was married to Lillian A. Harkness on March 23, 1893. To their union four sons and one daughter were born.
When only about 20 years of age, Mr. Hawks became the editor of the Benkelman News. From Benkelman he moved to Orleans, Neb., where he edited the Orleans Chronicle until he came to Wray, Colo., in 1903. Upon coming to Wray he and Mr. Cloyd instituted the Wray Gazette, which paper he edited for 10 years or more. He continued in the newspaper business until failing health compelled his retirement.
The malady which caused his death appeared about four years ago, and, in spite of everything medical skill could do, the disease continued making heavy inroads on his vitality. About Thanksgiving time of the past year he went to a famous cancer specialist at Savannah, Mo., and a month or so later he went to the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn., but little encouragement was given him at either place. However, he continued to be hopeful until only recently his hope fled and he said it was only a matter of time until the end, which came on Friday afternoon, May 11, 1928, at 3:45.
Mr. Hawks united with the Methodist church in his young manhood days, and in earlier life sang in the choir and taught in the Sunday school. He joined Wray Lodge, No. 71, A. 1 ; . & A. M., in 1906.
He was preceded in death by his eldest son on July 25, 1895, who died at the age of 18 months. he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lilian Hawks; three sons - Verle of Cheyenne, Wyo., Alwyn and Rollie, both of Wray, and a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Henry of Wray; also by two brothers.

1933 " A news item printed in the Benkelman Post last week states that Eddie Clinton Hawks may be heir to 26 million dollars. It appears that the rich legacy is to come to him through a lease and a will executed by Eddie's grandfather. The grandfather provided in the will that the estate should go to the oldest son of R. S. Hawks. Relatives here at Wray state that the late Frank T. Hawks was the oldest son of R. S. Hawks, in which event the wife and children of the late Frank T. Hawks would be the legitimate heirs to the vast estate. The children are Rollie Hawks, Alwyn Hawks, and Mrs. N. Dean Henry, all of Wray, and Verle Hawks of Cheyenne, Wyo. Well anyway, the news item has created a lot of curiosity and more or less excitement. Following is the account printed last week in the Benkelman Post: The eastern press recently carried a story of the good fortune of Eddie Clinton Hawks, former Benkelman lad and brother of Earl Hawks of Benkelman, but for many years now of Clarksburg, West Virginia. According to the newspaper story, Ed is in line to inherit twenty-six million dollars and it all came about this way. City property in Manhattan, New York, was leased by Ed's grandfather on a ninety-nine year contract a hundred year's ago. His will provided that the estate would go to the oldest son of R. S. Hawks, upon his death. The lease expires this year and an exhaustive effort has located Eddie Hawks of Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the rightful heir, according to the press dispatches. The first inkling that Ed had of his good fortune was when he began to receive telephone congratulations after the news dispatch had been broadcast from New York and was hoard by hundreds of Clarksburg people. Later in the evening he began to receive telephone inquiries from Associated Press reporters and Pittsburg and New York newspapers. Since that time he has had a busy life of it in responding to visits from lawyers and caring for other details. In-a letter to his brother Earl he stated that the legal phase of the question had been taken over by John W. Davis, former candidate for president from New York City and his legal organization on commission basis. Of course it was all Greek to Ed and he has no idea what the outcome will be but he says that it has sure caused a stir in Clarksburg and gave him more newspaper publicity than he ever expected to get. While living in Culbertson, Ed says that his father told him all about it but it sounded so much like a Sir Francis Drake fairy story' that he didn't give it a second thought and had practically entirely forgotten It. And he is still pretty skeptical of it now but naturally hopes for the best. Eddie is running a cafe in Clarksburg and lives with his mother who is now quite aged. They have made Clarksburg their home ever since leaving Benkelman many years ago.

Lillian A. Harkness, born 29 Dec 1869, died 1 Oct 1959.
"Lilian A. Hawks, a pioneer resident of Wray, passed away on Thursday, October 1, at the Wray Community Hospital. Mrs. Hawks suffered a stroke on Monday morning from which she did not recover. Lilian A. Harkness, daughter of Seth E. and Orpha D. Harkness, was born on December 29, 1869, at Durham, 111. In her early life the family moved to Nebraska where she taught in rural communities around Benkelman. In Benkelman, on March 23, 1893, she was married to Franklin T. Hawks. To this union five children were bom: Seth Vernon, Robert Verle, Alwyn Burr, Roland Waldo and Bernice Laura. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Hawks made their home in Benkelman, later moving to Orleans, Neb. In 1903 they moved to Wray where she has resided ever since. Mrs. Hawks was associated in business with her husband, who was editor of The Wray Rattler and of The Wray Gazette; she also served two terms as postmistress in Wray. She was a member of Wray Chapter No. 65, Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in 1912. She was presented with her 50 year membership pin by the Chapter in 1957. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Church at Wray, attending regularly as long as her health permitted. For a number of years she was a member of the Tuesday Study Club. Mrs. Hawks was preceded in death by her husband. Franklin T., who* died May 11, 1928. by her son Seth Vernon, who died at the age of 2, by Roland Waldo, who passed away on February 12, 1947, also by one grandson, Wilbur K. Hawks, who lost his life in the service of his country in World War II at Genoa, Italy. She is survived by two sons, Robert Verle of Everett, Wash., and Alwyn Burr of Wray, and one daughter, Bernice Laura Henry of Wray; one sister. Laura A. Hardin of Alma, Neb., and by her grandchildren, Robert C. Hawks of California, Jacquelyn Hicks of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Bernice Holberg of Beaumont, Tex., Barbara Clegg of Hawthorne, Calif., and Ronald Craven of Denver; also four great grandchildren, beside other relatives and a host of friends. Lilian Hawks was a woman of sterling Christian character; her sound judgment, her unselfish service to her family, friends and community, and the sincere warmth of her friendship and the integrity of her character enriched the lives of all those with whom she came in contact. Funeral services for Mrs. Hawks were held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Wray Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Willis Wisehart. Burial followed in Grandview cemetery."

BERNICE


Bernice Laura Hawks was born on 31 July 1902.

February 9, 1922

Dean's mother Daisy Myrtle Tuggle Henry, born 17 Jan 1881 in Harrison County, Missouri, died 27 May 1907 in Harrison County, buried in Ridgeway Cemetery, Harrison County, MEMORIAL ID 21747088,

Dean was in Wray in 1920, James A. Henry 40 Head, Tera V. Henry 36 Wife, Dean N. Henry 20 Son, W. Juanita Henry 16 Daughter, and L. Opal Henry 15 Daughter.


Ford dealership, Wray, Colorado
"Three new 1950 Mercurys were delivered to the garage in late November 1949. My mother, Lenna Wells, bought one on Nov. 29, J.S. 'Junior' Parker bought another the next day, and later into December, Bernice Henry, wife of Rexall Drugstore owner Dean Henry, bought the third one. Sticker price on each was around $2,340. The 1950 Mercury, sized between Ford and Lincoln, was on a 118-inch wheelbase and powered by a 255-cubic-inch (4.2-liter) flathead V-8."

December 1960 "Mrs. N. Dean Henry has been hospitalized in Sterling receiving medical treatment since last week. Her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hawks, visited the Henrys on Sunday and report she plans to return home on Saturday."

November 2, 1961 " A valiant fight against a three year illness ended in death Monday afternoon, October 30, for Bernice Laura Henry, only daughter of Frank and Lilian Hawks. She was born at Orleans, Nebraska on July 31. 1902. At the age of nine months she came to Wray with her family and continued to live here throughout her life. She attended the Wray Schools and graduated from the Wray High School in 1920 on February 5, 1922. she was united in marriage to N. Dean Henry at Yuma. They established a home in Wray where they later made a home for her mother and their nieces and nephew, Billy Hawk, who lost his life in World War II, Bobby Hawks of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jacqueline Hawks Hicks of Miami, Florida, Darlene Craven Smart of Beaumont, Texas, and Ronald Dean Craven of Lakewood.
Mrs. Henry's interest in the community was demonstrated by her valued membership in many organizations. She had been a member of the Wray Methodist Church since June 8, 1913. She was Past Matron of Wray Chapter 65 of Order of Eastern Star and Past President of both P.E.O and Tuesday Study Club. She was also a member of several business and social clubs. Her contributions to the community through these organizations and in many other areas are familiar to all. Of her time, her talents, herself, she gave generously to the town which she loved. For five years she gave her services to the Wray Community Hospital as bookkeeper.
The warmth of her friendship, her cheerful personality, her kindness, her enthusissm and appreciation for all of the beautiful things of life for these things she will be remembered.
She was employed as a clerk for the Wray Post Office for 22 ysars. After the purchase of the Rexall Drug Store she worked as a partner with her husband N. Dean Henry until they sold the store in 1959.
No eulogy ran be spoken of Bernice Henry that has not already been written upon the lives of her family and friends. No monument can he erected to her memory which will be as appropriate as the one she built for herself in the hearts of the people of Wray. This is attested to by the fact that during her long illness, she was seldom without flowers, gifts, and cards from her friends.
Surviving her are her husband N. Dean Henry, two brothers, Verle Hawks of Everett, Washington and Alwyn Hawks of Wray, the nieces and nephews who made their home with them, also her nieces Bernice Halbert of Beaumont, Texas, and Barbara Clegg of Hawthorn, California, and one aunt, Laura Hardin of Alma, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lilian and Frank Hawks, and by two brothers, Vernon who died in infancy and Roland who died February 12, 1947.
The funeral services will be at 2 o'clock this Thursday afternoon at the Wray Methodist church with Rev G. Arland Johnson and Rev. Robert Bill officiating. An Eastern Star memorial service will be held at Grandview cemetery."


Norman Dean Henry, born 19 Apr 1899 in Harrison County, Missouri, died 12 Dec 1982 in Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, buried in Grandview Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 81627065.

September 7, 1944 "Mrs. Carl Craven, sister of N. Dean Henry of Wray, died suddenly Thursday, August 31, at her home in Alameda, California. Mrs. Craven had undergone a very serious operation on August 11th, but was apparently recovering satisfactorily. She had returned to her home about a week previous to her death.
Mr. Henry departed for California last Thursday night.
Juanita Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Henry was born January 30th, 1903, at Ridgeway, Missouri, and departed this life at Alameda, California, August 31, 1944, at the age of 41 years, 7 months and 1 day. Her mother passed away when Juanita was only four years of age. She grew to young womanhood in Missouri and on August 5, 1929, at Kansas City, Missouri, she was united in marriage with Carl Craven.
To this union two children were born a daughter, Darlene, and a son, Ronald. The family resided in Wray for some ten or twelve years and in 1942 left here to return to Missouri. In the fall of 1943 they moved to California and have been residing at Alameda.
Mrs. Craven leaves to mourn her passing her husband Carl, her fourteen year old daughter, Darlene, her nine year old son, Ronald, her father J. A. Henry of Ridgeway, Missouri, her brother N. Dean Henry of Wray, and her half-brother Owen Henry, a member of the U. S. Navy stationed at New Orleans, La., and many other less near relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 4, at Alameda, California, and the remains were taken to Ridgeway, Missouri, for burial.
The untimely death of this young wife and mother has brought sorrow to the many people in Wray who knew her during the years she made this her home. The Rattler joins the many friends in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives."

October 12, 1944 "Mr. and Mrs. N. Dean Henry will go to Akron today to meet their niece and nephew Darlene and Ronnie Craven of San Francisco, who will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry. The children w'ere accompanied to Akron by their father's sister, who was enroute to Missouri."

May 1946 "Mr and Mrs. Steve Bullard and daughter Phyllis left Tuesday for Corona, California, where they will visit their son and brother, Wayne Bullard, apprentice seaman, who has been hospitalized for treatment for arthritis. They were accompanied by Miss Darlene Craven who will join her father, Carl Craven, at Alameda, California, for the summer. She has made her home here with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. N. Dean Henry, for the past two years."

"Miss Sharon Renzelman and Ronald Craven, popular young couple of the Wray community, were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Denver on Friday evening, July 18, 1958 with Rev. Paul G. Hansen officiating at a seven thirty wedding ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Donna Renzelman, and the groom's attendant was a school friend, Dallas Williams, now living in Denver.
Mrs. Craven is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Renzelman and graduated from the Wray high school in 1956. She has since been attending the University of Denver School of Nursing. The groom is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. N. Dean Henry and graduated from the local high school in '53. He spent four years in the air force and returned home to attend Colorado State University this past year. He plans to continue his school work in the fall when the couple will go to Fort Collins to make their home. The couple spent the weekend honeymooning in Colorado Springs and the mountains and have returned to Denver where the groom has summer employment. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Renzelman, and her sister Karen were in attendance at the wedding."

April 1959
"Douglas Kirk, the son born February 18 in Fort Collins to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Craven, died in Colorado General hospital in Denver Monday from a congenital heart condition. Friends and relatives of the young couple shared their sorrow at the loss of their first-born. Douglas Kirk was baptized at St. John's Lutheran church in Fort Collins on Easter Sunday. Pastor J. F. Hennig of the Fort Collins church came to Wray to conduct the funeral service held yesterday afternoon at Calvary Lutheran church in Wray. Burial was in Grandview cemetery. The baby's mother is the former Sharon Renzelman. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Renzelman. his great uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. N. Dean Henry, and many other relatives."

February 1962 "Mr. and Mrs. Gordon King an son Darrel, and Mrs. Elmer Renzelman went to Denver Sunday where they were called by the serious illness of the ladies' cousin. Carl Wright of Hartman, who is a patient at General Rose Memorial hospital. Mrs. Renzelman remained to care for the small baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Craven, while Mrs Craven is a special nurse for Mr. Hartman."

January 1963
"Among relatives who attended the H. C. Renzelman funeral services on Sunday afternoon were Mrs. Arnold Happel of Los Aland tas, Calif . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renzelman and Gary of Portland. Ore . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher and boys of Kansas City, Mrs. Harry Clemons of Winslow, Ariz., Mrs. Ron Craven and Jill of Vernal. Utah. Miss Donna Renzelman of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Heindel of Casper, Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. Chris Heindel of Portland. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Renzelman of Haxtun, Mr. and Mrs. Delwyn Renzelman of Greeley, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Murdock of Durango, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Newman of Oshgosh. Neb. and Mr and Mrs. Harry Mekelburg of Yuma."

October 1963
"Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Renzelman of Wray, Colorado, were weekend guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mahagan of Castle Rock. The Mahagans and Renzclmans attended a wedding in Denver Saturday, and Sunday a picnic at the home of another daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Craven."



ROLLIE
A large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the First Presbyterian church in Wray Sunday, Feb. 16th, 1947 to pay their last respects to Rollie Hawks. Known and liked by almost every man, woman and child in the community. Rollie's friends were legion and the sudden shock of his passing on Wednesday, Feb. 12th, had brought to each a deep sense of bereavement. A simple, quiet, unassuming man, Rollie Hawks bestowed on all those around him, whether intimates or casual friends, the warm, good fellowship that he felt toward all men. There was no pretense or sham about Rollie, just a genuine interest in his fellow man.
Roland Waldo Hawks, affectionately known as Rollie by a legion of friends, was born at Orleans, Nebr., on June 23, 1900 and passed away suddenly at his home in Wray, Colo., on Feb. 12, 1947, at the age of 46 years, 7 months and 19 days. When a child he moved to Wray with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Hawks, and attended the Wray schools. He was employed during his entire adult life as a valued and competent clerk at the Wray post office, beginning this work on leaving school and continuing his employment through the day of his death. Roland was united in marriage with Marguerite I. Keilman at Colorado Springs, Colo., on Aug. 10, 1920 and to them were born two daughters, Bernice and Barbara, to whom the father was devoted. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Wray and of the Wray I. O. O. F. lodge.
Surviving Mr. Hawks are his wife, Marguerite; his daughters, Mrs. James R. Franklin of Port Arthur, Texas, and Barbara of Wray; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Hawks; a sister, Mrs. N. Dean Henry of Wray; two brothers, Alwyn of Wray and Verle of Everett, Wash., and many less near relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank T. Hawks, and one brother Vernon.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p. m. at the First Presbyterian church in Wray. Rev. Louis Haruf of Holyoke, assisted by Rev. Moore G. Bell of Schaller, Iowa, officiated. Final rites at the grave were in charge of the Wray Odd Fellow lodge. Interment was at Grandview. The Rattler joins the legion of friends in extending heartfelt sympathy to the grief-stricken wife, daughters and close relatives.

In 1930 Wray, Lilian A Hawks 60 Head Robert C Hawks 13 Grandson Wilbur K Hawks 10 Grandson Jacqueline G Hawks 8 Granddaughter.
October 1936 " Mrs. N. D. Henry, Bill Hawks and Don Cumley motored to Cheyenne, Wyo., Sunday and visited Mr. and Mrs. Verle Hawks and children and Mrs. Lilian Hawks. Mrs. Lilian Hawks returned to Wray with Mrs. Henry and party Sunday evening and will visit Mr. and Mrs. Dean Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Hawks and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hawks and children for some time."



VERLE

R Verle Hawks Age: 20 Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1916 Marriage Place: Wray, Spouse: Gladys Shroyer

In 1920 Sterling, Colorado, Robert V Hawks 24 Head Gladys Hawks 22 Wife Robert C Hawks 2 Son Wilbur K Hawks 0 Son.

1921 Yuma, Colorado "Miss Alma Smith came up from Wray for a few days' visit with Mrs. Verle Hawks."

Savage, Montana was settled in 1910 - the main canal completed in 1909. the starting telephone employees were Miss Jeffries, FLorence Walsh, Orpha Frissell, and Laura Newell.

1930 Box Butte County, Nebraska, Mark A. Frissell is 62 Head, Rose Frissell 55 Wife, Orpha Frissell 32 Daughter is a clerk in a music store, born in Wisconsin, Esther Frissell 15 Daughter, George Hill 18 Lodger, Fred Hymer 21 Lodger, James W. Poet 37 Lodger, and Philip B. Lyman 35 Lodger

1933 Rigby, Idaho "Miss Orpha Frissell is now employed with the C.C. Anderson store in Idaho Falls."

1936 Greeley, Colorado marriage licenses "Robert V. Hawks of Cheyenne and Orpha M. Frissell of Idaho Falls."
"Miss Orpha Frlssell of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Robert V. Hawks of Cheyenne, Wyoming, were married in a quiet service solemnized Monday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. Dr. I. B. Wood read the service. Mrs. Hawks is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs: M; A. Frissell, formerly of Buffalo, Wyo. Mr. Hawks' mother is Mrs. Lilllian Hawks of Cheyenne. He is employed by the Cheyenne, Wyo., Tribune-Leader as a linotype machinist. The two will be at home at 115 West Third avenue, Cheyenne."

1936 "Bill Hawks, son of Verle Hawks, came to Wray several days ago to visit relatives. Bill hitchhiked a part of the way from Cheyenne and enjoyed the experience immensely."

In 1940 Rigby, Idaho, Robert V. Hawks 44 Head Orpha N. Hawks 42 Wife.

Robert registered for WWII in Salt Lake City, born July 26, 1895 in Orleans, Nebraska, working for Remington Arms Company. His reference was Lilian A. Hawks of Wray.

Robert V. Hawks, 1895 - 1986 is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 21297001.


So is Orpha N. Frissell Hawks, 1897 - 1991, MEMORIAL ID 21297000. ·

Gladys Hawks Birth Date: 26 Apr 1897 Last Residence: 80221, Denver, Adams, Colorado, Death Date: Jan 1984

Technical Sergeant Bill Hawks, grandson of Mrs. Lilian Hawks and nephew of Mrs. N. Dean Henry, Mr. R. W. Hawks and Mr. Alwyn Hawks of Wray, has been reported missing in action. The following telegram was received by Mr. Henry: June 16, 1944 Dean Henry, Wray, Colorado. The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your nephew, Technical Sergeant Wilbur K. Hawks has been reported missing in action since Four June over Italy. If further details or other information are received you will be promptly notified The Adjutant General. In a letter from the War Department dated June 17, 1944 the following statement was made: The term 'missing in action' is used only to indicate that the whereabouts or status of an individual is not immediately known. It is not intended to convey the impression that the case is closed. Experience has shown us that many persons reported missing in action are subsequently reported as prisoners of war. Technical Sgt. Hawks, a photogunner on a Liberator bomber, has been missing since Sunday, June 4th, the day the Allied forces took Rome. He had been awarded the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters recently. The last letter received from Bill was dated May 25 and he stated he would write again the next day but no letter has been received. Homefolks are anxiously awaiting further word from Bill and our prayers are that he will be reported safe and sound in the very near future. TSGT Wilbur K. Hawks, 29 Apr 1919 - 4 Jun 1944, has a memorial in Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 7939465.
" U. S. Army World War II Veteran. Served as Technical Sergeant photo-gunner in the 737th Bomber Squadron, 454th Bomber Group, US Army Air Force. While in a B-24 Liberator bomber on a mission to Genoa, Italy he was killed in action. He was posthumously awarded the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters.

November 5, 1970 Logan County, Utah, "Preliminary hearing has been set Dec. 2 for a 53-year-old Salt Lake City man charged with first degree murder in a shooting six months ago. Robert Chamberlain Hawks is charged in the May I shooting death of Charles Ludwick Armstrong, 63, also of Salt Lake City. Hawks had been bound over to District Court on a charge of involuntary mansualghter but he was remanded to Salt Lake City Court after state prosecutors filed an amended complaint of murder. "

Robert Chamberlain Hawks, born 13 Mar 1917 in Akron, Washington County, Colorado, died 14 Sep 1973 in Salt Lake City, Utah, buried in Kaysville City Cemetery , Davis County, Utah, MEMORIAL ID 125036.

"survivors foster son William C. Herron Provo, sister June G. Shank Salt Burial Kaysvllle Cemetery
Gladys' mother
" Funeral services for Mrs. Ada F. Schroyer, 81, were conducted Wednesday from the Mortimore Chapel with the Rev. George T. Wright officiating. Burial was at Monument Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Schroyer, a resident of this community for 42 years, died October 5, 1958 at the Wyoming Pioneer home. She was born August 24, 1877 at Pickering, Missouri, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. Her husband, Charles W. Schroyer, preceded her in death.
Surviving are a son and four daughters. They are Donald Schroyer of Lafarge, Mrs. Blanche Nelson of Polk, Neb., Mrs. Elda Love of Barger, Tex., Mrs. Winona Wolfe of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Gladys Hawks of Denver. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nellie Halliday of Sheridan, Mo.;, and 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Schroyer was a member of the Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. The Rebekah's conducted graveside services. Pallbearers were Gaden Russell, Tom Birch, Lee Sheridan, Stu Gloyd, O.B. Lucas and Dave Harris. The Mortimore Trio sang."


Jacquelyn Gayle Hicks, 85, passed away peacefully into eternity Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Jacquelyn was born on Monday, September 12, 1921 in Rozette, Wyoming to the late, Robert and Gladys Hawks and was the granddaughter of Franklin T. Hawks founder of the Wray Gazette in Wray, Colorado. She was episcopalian by faith and she loved dancing especially ballet. Jacquelyn faithfully served her country proudly during WWII with in the hospital as a U.S. Navy WAVE. Mrs. Hicks was also a member of Job's daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, her aunt and uncle who raised her, Bernice and Dean Henry, her husband, F.H.P. Deputy Director J. E. Hicks and her two brothers, Wilbur V. and Robert Hawks. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: William D. Hicks of Satsuma, Florida and Jonelle Scheel and her husband Norman of Summerville, South Carolina and Fair Oaks, California; grandchildren, Elizabeth Clinton and her husband, Matthew of Sacramento, California, Susan Scheel of Berthold, North Dakota, Jacqueline Siemans and husband, Marc of Fair Oaks, California; great grandchildren, Jonathan Hiestand, Erika Hiestand, Samantha Clinton, Lane Coons, Sierra Coons, Adler Scheel. A Celebration of Jacquelyn's life will be 1:30 pm Monday, August 13, 2007 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with military honors."

ALWYN

Alwyn Burr Hawks was born on 28 September 1897 at Orleans, Nebraska. He married Harriet Short at Brighton, Colorado, on 4 June 1923.
"Miss Harriette Short and Mr. Alwyn B. Hawks, two popular young people of the neighborhood just west of town, were quietly married Thursday evening, June 14, at Brighton, Colo. The ceremony was performed by a minister of Brighton. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Hawks went to Denver and other places of interest for a snort honeymoon trip. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Short. She is a charming young woman and has endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. For the past four years she has been a valued teacher in the schools of Yuma county.
The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawks of this city. He is an energetic, industrious young follow and is making a success of his chosen work of farming. Mr. and Mrs. Hawks will be at home to their friends on a farm eight miles west of town.
The Rattler extends Mr. and Mrs. Hawks heartiest congratulations and good wishes."
Harriet E. Hawks was born 8 May 1898 died Apr 1986 (aged 87) Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, , buried in Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 63831289.



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