Benjamin Hawley (1703-1782) was born in London, England to Thomas Hawley and Frances Maling. In 1722 Benjamin immigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania where he was active in his Quaker faith. Benjamin married Dinah Gabiter and they became the parents of six children. Descendants live in Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa, Arizona and other parts of the United States.

This fascinating genealogical study traces the history of the Hawley family, from its English origins to its establishment in the United States. Smith draws on a wide range of sources to build a comprehensive picture of the family's history, paying particular attention to their experiences during the American Revolution. With detailed family trees and plenty of historical context, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of early America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Smith Hawley(1847-1923) was born in Onondago County, Ontario near Hamilton and died in Ludington, Michigan. He married Gertrude Schafer (1846-1927) on 9 June 1867. She was born in Prussia, Germany. "When she was nine years of age the family emigrated to America and settled on a farm in Clinton, Co., Mich."--P.14. She died in Luddington, Michigan. Descendants lived in Michigan and elsewhere.