Alvin Hawkins was an American jurist and politician. He served as the 22nd Governor of Tennessee from 1881 to 1883, one of just three Republicans to hold this position from the end of Reconstruction to the latter half of the 20th century. Wikipedia
Born: December 2, 1821, Bath County, KY
Died: April 27, 1905 (age 83 years), Huntingdon, TN
Previous offices: Governor of Tennessee (1881–1883) and Tennessee State Representative (1853–1855)
Party: Republican Party
Education: Bethel University