HAWES: Edmond Hawes of Yarmouth, MA, an emigrant to America in 1635, his ancestors and some of his descendants. 1914By James William Hawes This is the Hawes family, of English origin, with a description of the family history and a focus on Edmond Hawes of Yarmouth, Massachusetts. He was born in the parish of Solihull, Warwickshire, England, where his ancestors had been prominent for centuries. He was an emigrant to America in 1635. Shown are his ancestors and some of his descendants. They were arms bearing gentlemen. Allied family members by marriage include Brome,