Polly C Newton
Lifespan: 1841 - 1916
Birth: 10 Mar 1841 in Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia
Occupation: Keeping House
Marriage: Thomas Hawkins
Children: Dinah Hawkins, Lisa Tisha Hawkins, Wiley Hawkins, Alice Hawkins, Thomas Tommy Hawkins, Alfred Hawkins, Will Hawkins, Harrison Hawkins, Clara Hawkins, Addaline Hawkins, Peter Hawkins, Ransom Hawkins
Parents: Unknown & Kiziah Newlan
Death: 11 Feb 1916 in Athens, Georgia
Burial: Clarke County, Georgia
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