by Edwin Lock Valentine Jr. 1994. 219p

The book “The Family, the Descendants, and the Ancestors of Edwin Lock Valentine and Mary Elinor Hawkins” by Edwin Lock Valentine Jr. explores the Valentine and Hawkins families, tracing their lineage back to the 16th century. It covers coat-of-arms information, early pioneers, Revolutionary War officers, and the descendants of Edwin and Mary. The Hawkins family’s emigration to America from England in the 17th century and their contributions during the Revolutionary War are highlighted. Edwin Lock Valentine Jr.'s personal journey, challenges faced, marriages, career, and investments in real estate are also discussed, along with the detailed family history of the Valentine lineage and their impact in England and early America.