Cumberland County, Maine - Neander L. Hawkes
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Biography
Neander L. Hawkes
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 183-184


Neander L. Hawkes, a successful business man of Westbrook, dealer in wood, coal,
and ice, was born in Windham, Me., July 30, 1850.  He is a son of Joshua L. and
Sarah K. (Mayberry) Hawkes, both his parents being natives of Windham, in which
place his paternal grandfather resided for many years, engaged in the pursuit of
agriculture. The grandfather was an old-time Democrat in politics, and always
took an active interest in the public weal. In religious belief he was a Quaker.

Joshua L. Hawkes, father of Neander L., was born in Windham, and there spent his
life, engaged in farming. In religious belief he was a Methodist, and in
politics a Republican, though never an aspirant for public honors.   His death
occurred in 1878. His wife Sarah was a daughter of Andrew Mayberry, of Windham.
Seven children were born to them, six of whom are living, namely: Abner L., a
brick manufacturer in Westbrook; Joseph, now a resident of Dakota; Marietta, who
resides in Portland, Me.; Clarissa, wife of F. D. Winslow, of Portland; Sarah,
wife of A. D. Woodbury, of Westbrook; and Neander L., whose name prefaces this
article.

Neander L. Hawkes received his education in the public schools of Windham, at
Gorham Academy, and in the Westbrook High. School. He helped his father about
the farm until reaching the age of twenty years, and then entered the employ of
Sumner Bolton, of Gorham, to learn the trade of a clothing pressman. Mr. Bolton
manufactured clothing for Boston firms, and had a large and flourishing
business. Mr. Hawkes remained in his employ about six months; and then, after
four months experience in a plaster and grain mill, returned to the home farm at
Windham, where he remained until 1885. In that year he engaged in the ice
business in Westbrook, in company with his brother, Abner L.; and in 1887 he
purchased his brother's interest, becoming sole proprietor of the business. He
was eminently successful, being for about six years the only ice dealer in
Westbrook. About two years ago he added coal and wood to his stock in trade, and
he has also transacted a considerable amount of business in real estate. Besides
a share in the homestead he owns some twenty-five acres of land on Stroudwater
Street, Westbrook, which he has improved and cut into house lots, making two new
streets, and building a number of houses; and in company with his brother, Abner
L., he erected a brick manufacturing plant. Mr. Hawkes's private estate, which
includes a substantial brick house and commodious barn, is one of the finest in
Westbrook.

In September, 1879, Mr. Hawkes was united in marriage with Clara, daughter of
Peter Morrison, of New Brunswick.

Mr. Hawkes's political affiliations are with the Republican party. Socially, he
belongs to the Improved Order of Red Men, being a member of S. D. Warren Tribe
of Cumberland Mills; and in religious belief he is a Methodist.