John W. Hawkins (?-11 February 1916)

Death Certificate

Age:53 year(s)
Birth Date:1863
Death Date:2/11/1916
Undertaker:James H. Dennis
Death Certificate:C92254
Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD
[MSA CM1132-125 CR 48168]

Obituaries, News Articles & Miscellaneous Sources

HAWKINS — John W., on February 11, beloved husband of Mrs. Emma, entered into rest at his late residence 1368 Stockton street. Funeral services took place from the above address February 13, at 2 p.m. Rev. Alexander officiated. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Albert, Elijah and Ellsworth.
 
Death has robbed us of our loved one
More than human hearts can tell
Friends may think I’ll soon forget him
But Jesus doeth all things well.
 
By his loving wife.

SOURCE: Afro American Ledger (Baltimore) 26 Feburary 1916: 6. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ciQmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5P0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5195%2C2111669