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Below is a family biography included in The History of Morgan County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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L. B. Hawks, a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Morgan County, Mo., is the son of Martin and Sarah Jane (Estes) Hawks, who were early settlers of the county. The Estes family were also among the pioneers of this part of Missouri. L. B. Hawks, subject of this sketch, was born in Moreau Township, Morgan Co., Mo., on a farm almost four miles north of Versailles. At the age of twelve years he lost his father, and he then made his home with an uncle, William Sims (see sketch), until his marriage, which occurred March 15, 1876, to Miss Florence B. Thruston, a native of Morgan County, and the daughter of J. B. Thruston, M. D., of Versailles, one of the oldest physicians of Southwest Missouri (see sketch). After marriage Mr. Hawks moved on the place which he now owns, but which was then the property of his father-in-law. This he afterward purchased, and it is now a well-improved farm. To his marriage have been born four children, only one now living, J. B. Thruston. Mr. Hawks is a Democrat in his political views, has held a number of township offices, and is a much esteemed citizen. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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