Hi there, I am also researching this family as I believe that Elizabeth Hawkins was the sister to my GGGGGrandmother Nancy Hawkins Bryant. Nancy's husband was thought to have died before 1840, and she appears next to Joshua and Elizabeth in the 1840 census. They all relocated to Illinois together, though Joshua and family went to Williamson and Nancy and family went to Union County. They are neighboring counties. Would LOVE to compare notes with you! Millmegan@Mac.com. Please contact me!! Megan