The following are part of "my lot", and so far I have found no connection between the two families.
Richard Hawkins (head) son of Richard Hawkins b. 1800 and grandson of Thomas Hawkins b. 1766. Fanny Hawkins (nee' Hawkins... wife) daughter of James Hawkins b. 1812 and grand-daughter of Thomas Hawkins b. 1766. :(

1841
HO 107 / 364 / 11 Folio 44
Joyford
Richard HAWKINS 40 Coal Miner
Elenor 45
Eliza 15
Ester 14
Elenor 14
Richard 10 Coal Miner
Elizabeth 7 Scholar
Henry 6 Coal Miner

All born in county

1851
HAWKINS Richard 51 Coal Miner Newland
Ellenor 61 West Dean
Ellenor 24 West Dean
Richard 21 Coal Miner West Dean
Elizabeth 18 Scholar West Dean
Henry 15 Coal Miner West Dean
Amelia 1 Grand Daughter West Dean

1861
Fanny Hawkins abt 1837 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean Gloucestershire
James Hawkins abt 1858 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire
Richard Hawkins abt 1830 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean Gloucestershire
Richard Hawkins abt 1860 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire

1871
Ellen Hawkins abt 1862 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean Gloucestershire
Fanny Hawkins abt 1834 Lydney, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean Gloucestershire
Fanny Hawkins abt 1871 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean Gloucestershire
Frederick Hawkins abt 1865 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire
Jane Hawkins abt 1868 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean Gloucestershire
Richard Hawkins abt 1830 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean Gloucestershire
Richard Hawkins abt 1860 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean Gloucestershire

IGI entries to consider

FREDERICK HAWKINS

Marriages:
Spouse: ESTHER FRANKLIN
Marriage: 21 JUN 1795 Newland, Gloucester, England

RICHARD HAWKINS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 06 OCT 1799 Coleford, Gloucester, England
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Parents:
Father: FREDRICK HAWKINS
Mother: ESTER
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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C073621 1768 - 1815 0991280 Film 6912026 Film
Sheet: 00
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1841
HO 107 / 364 / 11 Folio 40
Joyford
Frederick HAWKINS 70 Collier
Mary 55

Thanks Slowhands!

But "my" James and Richard Hawkins are two of nine children born to Thomas and Elizabeth (nee' Stephens)Hawkins. Now, if you "really want to dazzle me".......who were Thomas and Elizabeth's fathers? My best guess would be .....(Thomas)..Thomas Hawkins b. 1737 wife Eliz.....and (Elizabeth Stephens b. 1771)...Benjamin Stephens and Ann Roberts, all of West Dean.

Both families had children & grandchildren who emigrated to U.S., fifty years apart!!!! Guess what? Children married in W.V. ....and I'm their grand-daughter!!!!!

I LOVE FORESTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! really!!!

Llangrove

RICHARD HAWKINS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 09 FEB 1800 Coleford, Gloucester, England

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Parents:
Father: THOS HAWKINS
Mother: ELIZTH
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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C073621 1768 - 1815 0991280 Film 6912026 Film
Sheet: 00

THOMAS HAWKINS
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Marriages:
Spouse: ELIZABETH STEPHENS
Marriage: 22 DEC 1793 Newland, Gloucester, England

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Messages:
Form submitted by a member of the LDS Church.

THOMAS HAWKINS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: DEC 1737 Newland, Gloucester, England

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Parents:
Father: THOMAS HAWKINS
Mother: ALICE

THO. HAWKINS
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Marriages:
Spouse: AVIS WATKINS
Marriage: 04 JUN 1732 Newland, Gloucester, England

THOS HAWKINS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 22 JUL 1711 Newland, Gloucester, England
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Parents:
Father: RICHARDI HAWKINS
Mother: JANE

RICHARD HAWKINS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 09 FEB 1800 Coleford, Gloucester, England

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Parents:
Father: THOS HAWKINS
Mother: ELIZTH
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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
---------------------------------------------------------
Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C073621 1768 - 1815 0991280 Film 6912026 Film
Sheet: 00

THOMAS HAWKINS
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Marriages:
Spouse: ELIZABETH STEPHENS
Marriage: 22 DEC 1793 Newland, Gloucester, England

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Messages:
Form submitted by a member of the LDS Church.

ELIZABETH STEPHENS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 16 JUN 1771 Mitcheldean, Gloucester, England
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Parents:
Father: BENJAMIN STEPHENS
Mother: ANN

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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C030282 1588 - 1680 0425470 Film 6911768 Film
C030282 1680 - 1781 0091534 Film NONE
Sheet: 00

BENJAMIN STEPHENS
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Marriages:
Spouse: ANNE ROBERTS
Marriage: 23 DEC 1764 Newland, Gloucester, England
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Messages:
Extracted marriage record for locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the marriage date.

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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
M036201 1754 - 1851 0856960 Film 6911883 Film
Sheet: 00

BENJAMIN STEPHENS
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 23 JUN 1741 Mitcheldean, Gloucester, England
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Parents:
Father: GEO STEPHENS
Mother: MARY

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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C030282 1588 - 1680 0425470 Film 6911768 Film
C030282 1680 - 1781 0091534 Film NONE
Sheet: 00

GEO. STEPHENS
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Marriages:
Spouse: MARY RUDGE
Marriage: 02 FEB 1736 Mitcheldean, Gloucester, England

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Messages:
Form submitted by a member of the LDS Church.

George Stephens
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Event(s):
Birth: About 1711 Of, Mitcheldean, Gloucester, England

MARY RUDGE
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 03 AUG 1712 Ruardean, Gloucester, England

Father: WILLAM RUDGE
Mother: MARY

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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C025811 1538 - 1558 0423291 Film 6911621 Film
C025811 1607 - 1812 0417159 Film NONE
Sheet: 00

Dear Slowhands,

O.K. I'm definitly dazzled!!! Such alot of info to absorb and digest! Thanks once again for your help. We are so lucky to have you as a member of this board!

Regards,
Llangrove