Hawthorne

The Hawthorne family were a political dynasty in the 24th century

Previous Scions
2360-2380-Senator Cooper Hawthorne

2380-2406 Lord Danesh Hawthorne

2406-2407-Lord Quinton "Quin" Hawthorne

2407-2345-Lord Albion Hawthorne

2345-Present -Lord Elliot Hawthorne

Fiefdom
the Hawthorne family are the governor's of the Vanheim colony

Known History
The Hawthorne family are known for serving the military of the Federated States (and before that the Confederate Union) and then political service too.

Political Offices
Cooper Hawthorne retired from active duty as a marine and was elected to the Senate in 2350. He was generally an influential back-bencher with his highest honour being named as "ranking member" in the Senate armed services committee.

Cooper Hawthorne was named as Chief Whip of the Senate Federalist Party in 2360 alongside floor-leader Senator Bartlett Killian. He was a major figure in the 2365 convention that nominated Senator Moses Zinn for President and he was a key fund-raiser for the ticket which was victorious.

Cooper was considered a possible Secretary of Defence but retired Marine General Floyd Remmick was named instead. Senator Hawthorne was a key figure in the elevation of Governor Cris Manolos to the office of Vice President.

Senator Hawthorne was a key part of the resistance during President Axxelson's first term. He won plaudits for his leadership of the Federalist Party in the Senate. He was a behind the scenes supporter for Senator Molly Hastings defeated 2375 campaign.

His son, Danesh Hawthorne, finished a military career in 2370 and started in politics, working under Senator Marten Brightwell. Danesh Hawthorne was elected to the Senate on Vanheim in 2380.

Senator Cooper Hawthorne retired after the coup in 2380 and moved to Vanheim. Danesh Hawhtorne was appointed to the Executive Council.

In 2388 Danesh Hawthorne was named as Lord-Governor of the Vanheim colony. He was named as the Lord-Marshall of the Empire in 2390 and has had a huge amount of influence over the Imperial military.

Political Affiliation
2330- Federalist

2388- Imperial House

Stats
Wealth - 1

Votes - 2

Reputation -2