Duane Hawkins

Duane Hawkins (February 17, 1840 – November 29, 1899) was a Michigan politician.

Early life and education
Duane Hawkins was born on February 17, 1840, in Vermontville, Michigan. His parents, Jay and Lodice Hawkins, moved there from Vermont in 1838. He received a public school education.

Military career
On August 30, 1864, Hawkins enlisted into the Union Army. He served in the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. He was discharged on June 2, 1865.

Career
Hawkins live on a farm for most of his life. On November 2, 1880, Hawkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Eaton County 2nd district from January 5, 1881, to December 31, 1882. Hawkins was elected as a justice of the peace and served as the president of the Eaton County Agricultural Society.

Personal life
Hawkins' first wife, Sarah E. Hallenbeck died on January 10, 1891. In 1892, Hawkins married Gertrude Schroder.

Hawkins was a Freemason who served as a Worshipful Master around 1880.

Death
Hawkins died on November 29, 1899, in Vermontville.