Hawks, Francis T.

Francis T. Hawks was born in New Bern, N.C. In 1858, he was hired as an engineer to work on the construction and landscaping of Central Park in New York City. In 1862, he joined the Confederate Army and served in the Adjutant General's Department. In 1863, he became a lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment, Engineer Troops (Corps of Engineers), which was formed in Wilmington, N.C. He served under General W. H. C. Whiting in the preparation of the coastal defenses at the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

From the description of Francis T. Hawks papers, 1853-1882. WorldCat record id: 45496133

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