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.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Old Hawley Barn Being Repurposed

Modern Urban Woods is a new business in Chicago specializing in making furniture out of deconstructed barns. Their first project from is from a Hawley farm in Marne, Michigan that was homesteaded in 1849 and is still owned by the family. The original owner was Sylvester S Hawley, Jr, born in Vermont. His line of descent was Joseph/Samuel/Ephraim/Abel/Abel/ Sylvester/Sylvester.

Modern Urban Woods will be at the Old House New House Home Show at Pleasant Run Resort in St Charles, Illinois this weekend if you are in the area and would like to stop by.

Hawley Farm, circa 1905, Marne, Michigan

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