About James Hawkins
Lived 1724 – 1807 (aged 82–83). James Hawkins was an anglican priest.
James Hawkins was an Irish Anglican bishop in the 18th and 19th centuries.
A former Dean of Emly (1766–1775), Hawkins was the Bishop of Dromore from 1775 to 1780 and Bishop of Raphoe from then until his death on 23 June 1807.
Family He married Catherine, the daughter of Gilbert Keene and niece of William Whitshed; they had four sons and three daughters. His son James adopted the additional surname of Whitshed and was created first Baronet Whitshed-Hawkins. His son Thomas became Dean of Clonfert in 1812.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in James Hawkins's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James Hawkins's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James Hawkins?
Irish Anglican bishop
When was James Hawkins born?
James Hawkins was born in 1724.
When did James Hawkins die?
James Hawkins died on 23 June 1807.
What was James Hawkins's occupation?
James Hawkins was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Hawkins (bishop)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Hawkins. https://biography.guide/james-hawkins-anglican-priest/
MLA: "James Hawkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-hawkins-anglican-priest/.
Chicago: "James Hawkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-hawkins-anglican-priest/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC