John A. Hawkins (New York)

John A. Hawkins (October 27, 1864 Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut – February 22, 1941 The Bronx, New York City) was an American politician from New York.

John A. Hawkins (1903)

Life

The family removed to New York City when John was still a child. He left school aged twelve years, worked as an office-boy in a law office for two years, and then became a printer. While working he attended evening grammar and high schools.

Hawkins was a member of the New York State Senate (21st D.) from 1903 to 1906, sitting in the 126th, 127th, 128th and 129th New York State Legislatures.

Later he was Assistant Commissioner of Public Works in the Bronx.

He died on February 22, 1941, at his home at 441 East 136th Street in the Bronx.

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New York State Senate
Preceded by
Joseph P. Hennessy
New York State Senate
21st District

1903–1906
Succeeded by
James Owens
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