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| Historical Written Family Facts: However, not all the broom-makers were written down, it was probably a chore, a lively hood or for some reason or another. Not all prior to those listed below have been documented as of date. Broom-makers Generation One: William Jasper Hawkins and Elizabeth Smith Hawkins: Jasper "Billy was a farmer, furniture maker and fine chair caner. His high quality craftsmanship was sought by many throughout the surrounding counties. In one family recored, it is stated that he was also a broom-maker and basket maker, however, due to the historical time line, Elizabeth and one or more of their 12 children more than likely made the brooms and baskets. Broom-makers Generation Two: Mary Jane Morris Hawkins (Grayson and Hart Counties) daughter-in-law to Willam and Elizabeth Hawkins. Her brother John Robert Morris made her broom binder (he was blind). Broom-makers Generation Three: Lee (Son of Mary Jane Morris Hawkins) and Pauline Peebles Hawkins (Hart County). Their broom binder was made by John Robert Morris. Broom-makers Generation Four: Brother Winford Smith (Hart County) (Nephew of Lee Hawkins and Grandson of Mary Jane Morris Hawkins.) His binder was made from memory and an old photograph of his grandmother. Broom-makers Generation Five: Nadine Smith Vincent (Edmondson County) Daugher of Brother Winford Smith. Her binder was made by her husband Ben Vincent, replicated from Brother Winford Smith's binder. Broom-makers Generation Six: Donna J. Williams (Henry County, formerly of Grayson and Hart) Granddaughter of Brother Winford Smith. Broom-makers Generation Seven: Daniel Williams (Woodford County) son of Donna J. Williams, Great Grandson of Brother Winford Smith. |
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