Michael H. Hawley son of Timothy and Mary Hawley of Union City, Iowa married Anna A. Devine in 1883 at St. Patrick's Church, Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

Michael may be a grandson of Michael Hawley (Hally) and Kate nee English of Newcastle, County Tipperary, Ireland who settled with their family about 1852 in Neenah, Outagamie County, Wisconsin.