Notes:
HENRY HAWLEY is one of the early pioneers of Brant County. he
was born in Westchester County, State of New York, 16th August,
1803, and is a son of David and Sarah Hawley, also natives of
New York State, who emigrated to Canada in 1812, and settled in
Brantford Township, where they resided till the day of their
death. David Hawley, who had been a farmer all his life, died in
1844, and his wife several years previously. Henry, who was
educated at a common school, was married 9th November, 1824, to
Charlotte File, who was born in Brant County, 6th february,
1805, and was a daughter of John and Sarah File. Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Hawley, who are members of the M.E. Church, have had a
family of thirteen children, nine of whom survive, viz.,
Alexander, William, Maria, Minerva, Eliza J., Thomas H., Mary
Ann, Francis and Alfred. Thomas, son of the subject of this
sketch, was born 18th September, 1842, and married 26th October,
1864, Elizabeth Emery, who was born in canada, February, 1843.
Their family numbered five children, four of whom survive:
Henry, born 14th March, 1868; Charles W., born 22nd March, 1870;
Hattie M., born 9th September, 1872; and Walter E., born Oct.,
12, 1875; Emily J., was born 10th September, 1865, and died in
the fall of the year 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley are both members
of the M.E. Church and reside in Dumfries Township. Mr. Hawley,
who received a good common school education, has proved a very
successful farmer. Of his relatives residing in Brant County are
his father and mother, his sister Minerva, and his brother
Alfred.
Data source was the Muma Family Tree website which is no longer active.