HAWKER

Edward ( son of James Hawker, captain R.N. d. 1787 ). b. 1782; entered navy 1793; captain 6 June 1804; admiral on h.p. 17 Sep. 1853, pensioned 18 March 1858; a writer in The Times on naval matters under signature of A Flag Officer; author of A letter to Wellington 1840. d. Brighton 8 June 1860 aged 78.