Adam Bickett
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Adam Bickett |
Adam Bickett was born 1756 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and died August 1816 in Armagh Twp., Mifflin Co., PA at about age 60. He was the son of Unknown Bickett of Northern Ireland. Elizabeth Reed was born April 1759 in Ulster, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and died about 1839 in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH at about age 80. She was the daughter of Unknown Reed of Northern Ireland. Adam and Elizabeth were married about 1786 in Ulster, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Adam and Elizabeth had six children:
TIMELINE Adam Bickett was born 1756 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Elizabeth Reed was born about 1759 in Ulster, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Adam and Elizabeth were married about 1786 in Ulster, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Adam and William Bickett came to this country from Antrim County in Northern Ireland in 1794. They lost their course and were 20 weeks (or 13) in crossing the ocean, and almost perished from thirst and hunger. They were of Scotch-Irish descent, and a hardy, sturdy people of good habits and morals. They settled near Reedsville, Mifflin Co., PA. William Bickett settled in Kishacoaquillas Valley, Huntingdon Co., PA soon after coming to the state of Pennsylvania. Adam Bickett died August 1816 in Armagh Twp., Mifflin Co., PA at about age 60. In 1818 William Reed Bickett, who was born in Coaquilla Valley, PA, about 1796, started with his mother and the other members of the family -- the father Adam Bickett having previously died August 1816-- for Ohio. The journey was made with a six-horse team and during the first winter the family lived with Robert Hamill, a brother-in-law of William Reed Bickett, who had located in Greene county the previous year. In the spring of 1819 the family purchased one hundred and fifty acres of wood land and William and his brother John built a log house, which remained the home of the family for many years. Pioneer conditions existed and they experienced all the hardships and difficulties incident to a settlement upon the frontier. The only Bicketts recorded in the Mifflin county
census seem to fit your Bickett what with 4 daughters and 2 sons, but in both
the 1800 and 1810 Armagh twp, Mifflin, Pa census, the father is called Adam
Bickett. Elizabeth (Reed) Bickett died about 1839 in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH at about age 80. The 1850 U. S. Census taken on July 24, 1850 shows William Bickett (age 52) born in Pennsylvania with real estate valued at $2,550 is a Farmer living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is Isabella Bickett (age 48) born in Virginia. Also living in the household are: Adam Bichett (age 21) born on Ohio, a Farmer; Matthew A. Bickett (age 19) born in Ohio, a Farmer; Mary J. Bickett (age 16) born in Ohio; M. H. Bickett (age 13) a male born in Ohio; Isabela Bickett (age 11) born in Ohio, Lydia Bickett (age 6) born in Ohio; and Jane Bickett (age 60) born in Ireland. Jane is Adam Bickett's unmarried sister. ADAM BICKETT was born about 1760 in , , N.IRE and was christened in , , immig 1794. He died before 1818 in Stoney Cove, Coaquilla Valley, n.Lewistown, MIFF PA [mbp and was buried in , MIFF, PA. ADAM married Elizabeth REED about 1786 in Antrim, Ireland. Elizabeth REED was born about 1759/1760 and was christened in Ohio 1818. She died about 1839/1840 in "Foust Farm", GRE, Oh. Elizabeth married ADAM BICKETT about 1786 in Antrim, Ireland.
Adam Reynolds Bickett is one of the honored citizens of Greene county, who has passed the seventy-third milestone on life's journey. His career as ever been such as to command the respect and confidence of men and he is a worthy representative of an honored pioneer family. His home is located about three miles east of the city of Xenia and upon the farm adjoining this place he was born June 24, 1829, his parents being William R. and Isabella (Alexander) Bickett. The ancestry can be traced back to Ireland, where Adam Bickett, the grandfather of our subject, was born. At length determining to try his fortunes in America he crossed the Atlantic and after a long voyage of thirteen weeks took up his abode in PA, where he spent his remaining days. He married Elizabeth Reed and among their children was William R. Bickett, who was born in Coaquilla Valley, PA, about 1796. In 1818 he started with his mother and the other members of the family -- the father having previously died -- for OH. The journey was made with a six-horse team and during the first winter the family lived with Robert Hamell, a brother-in-law of William R. Bickett, who had located in Greene county the previous year. In the spring of 1819 the family purchased one hundred and fifty acres of wood land and William and his brother John built a log house, which remained the home of the family for many years. Pioneer conditions existed and they experienced all the hardships and difficulties incident to a settlement upon the frontier. Venison was a common dish upon their table, as was wild turkey and other game. After arriving at years of maturity William R. Bickett was married in 1827 to Isabella Alexander, and the became the parents of six children: Adam R., of this review; Mathew A., a well known farmer of the county; Mary Jane, who became the wife of Solomon Foust, who died a few months later, leaving a son, Edward; Elizabeth Isabella; Lydia Ann, who died when twenty years of age; and Harvey. The parents were devoted members of the United Presbyterian church. The father was a very active and influential man in his community, and at his death many friends mourned their loss. He passed away in 1865 and his wife died April 4, 1883, at the advanced age of eighty-three years, and was laid his side in the cemetery at Xenia. In the subscription schools Adam Reynolds Bickett began his education and remained at home assisting in the development and cultivation of the farm until 1864, when he abandoned the plow and took up the rifle in defense of his country, becoming a member of Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth OH Infantry as a private. He was at the front for four months and was mustered in and out at Camp Dennison, returning from the front in August, 1864. He had previously belonged to the national guards and had enlisted for five years. After his father's death Mr. Bickett assisted in the operation of the home farm until his marriage, which important event in his life occurred on the 9th of December, 1867, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Agnes Wright, who was born near Oldtown, Greene county, a daughter of John B. and Sidney (Simpson) Wright. The young couple began their domestic life upon the farm which is now the home of Mr. Bickett. He has made excellent improvements here and now has a valuable and desirable property. He erected a good residence, large and substantial barns and commodious outbuildings, his place being now well equipped with all modern accessories and conveniences. Within its borders are comprised one hundred and ninety-six acres and the land is highly cultivated. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bickett was blessed with three children: Clinton Wright, now deceased; Mary Belle, who is with her father; and Lydia S. who died at the age of sixteen years. The mother passed away in 1879 at the age of forty-two years and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Xenia. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church and a most estimable lady. On the 18th of January, 1882, Mr. Bickett was again married, his second union being with Ruth Anna Kyle, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Cassill) Kyle.
[NI0918] Adam and William Bickett came to this
country from Antrim County in Northern Ireland in 1794. They lost their course
and were 20 weeks (or 13) in crossing the ocean, and almost perished from thirst
and hunger. They were of Scotch-Irish descent, and a hardy, sturdy people of
good habits and morals.
[NI0932] Adam and William Bickett came to this
country from Antrim County in Northern Ireland in 1794. They lost their course
and were 20 weeks (or 13) in crossing the ocean, and almost perished from thirst
and hunger. They were of Scotch-Irish descent, and a hardy, sturdy people of
good habits and morals.
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