On this day in Tudor history, 7th October 1589, William Hawkins, died.
He's not as famous as his brother, Sir John Hawkins, but let me tell you more about this merchant, sea captain and three-time mayor of Plymouth...
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Hi, I’ve just been doing my family tree and William is my 13th great grand. Going back through my great grandmother as she was a Hawkins. As her maiden name.