The Hawley Society was organized in 1923 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, by descendants of Joseph Hawley (1603-1690), believed to be one of the first Hawleys to settle in the new world. We exist to preserve the memory, records and history of the Hawley Family, and to promote friendly acquaintance and sociability among our members.

We were incorporated in Connecticut in 1927 and are a corporation managed by an Executive Committee who serve as volunteers. There are no employees on payroll. Membership dues help fund the ongoing operations. Two of our primary missions are continuing the search to find our English antecedents and to update and republish THE HAWLEY RECORD, 1890.

Officers of the Hawley Society

The bylaws of the Society of the Hawley Family established an Executive Committee to oversee the ongoing operations of the Society. Elections are held each year at the annual meeting, usually in October. We serve as volunteers to the organization as there is no one employed by the Society. The Board consists of four Executives.

Linda D. Hawley, President

John “Jack” Hawley, Vice President

Walter B. Hawley, Treasurer

Paul V. Hawley, Secretary

There are additional volunteers who must be acknowledged. Their tireless efforts accomplish a great deal of the research that is conducted by the Society.

Trudy Hawley, Genealogist and Newsletter Editor

R. James Hawley, MD, DNA Project Coordinator

Sue Honoré, British Archivist

Pam Hawley Marlin, Webmaster