John Hawksford, 1863- 1864

Hawksford arrived in Wolverhampton at the age of thirteen. He obtained a position as a clerk at the office of a Mr Price. He was promoted when he commenced employment with Mr Chrees. During this time he managed the estates of the Duke of Cleveland. After the death of Mr Chrees he entered into partnership as a solicitor with M Manby. He was elected mayor in 1863. He died at his Graisley home when he was eighty-one.

J Jones The Mayors of Wolverhampton Vol 1 (EJ Rowland, Wolverhampton)
Death Wolverhampton Chronicle 7th September 1887
Photograph Index - Y1/HAW, Y1/MAY1 and OV/54, 55