Adam Reynolds Bickett

Adam Reynolds Bickett was born June 24, 1829, in Xenia, Greene Co., OH, and died January 1, 1913, at his home on the Bickett road, three miles east of Xenia, Greene Co., OH, at age 83. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. He is the son of William Reed Bickett of Coaquilla Valley, Huntington Co., PA, and Isabella Alexander of Wheeling, WV.

Mary Agnes Wright was born 1838 in Oldtown, Greene Co., OH, and died May 5, 1879, in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 42. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. She is the daughter of John B. Wright and Sidney Simpson.

Adam Reynolds Bickett (age 38) and Mary Agnes Wright (about age 30) were married December 9, 1867, in Greene Co., OH.

Mary Agnes (Wright) Bickett died May, 1879, in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 42.

Ruth Anna Kyle was born April 24, 1837, in Ohio, and died May 15, 1908, in Greene Co., OH, at age 71. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. She is the daughter of Joseph Kyle of near Cedarville, Greene Co., OH, and Anna Cassil.

Adam Reynolds Bickett (age 52) and Ruth Anna Kyle (age 44) were married January 18, 1882, in Greene Co., OH.

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 Bickett (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. Leigh Larson note: Jane Bickett is Adam Bickett's unmarried sister.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 24, 1860 shows William R. Bicket (age 63) born in Pennsylvania with real estate worth $22,360 and personal estate worth $1,900 is a Farmer living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is Isabella Bicket (age 60) born in Virginia. Also living in the household are: Rannels Bicket (age 30) born on Ohio with personal estate worth $360, a Farmer; Mathew A. Bickett (age 28) born in Ohio, a Farmer; Mary J. Bicket (age 24) born in Ohio; Harvey Bickett (age 22) born in Ohio; Elizabeth Bicket (age 20) born in Ohio; Lydia Ann Bicket (age 16) born in Ohio; and Jennie Bicket (age 70) born in Ireland. Leigh Larson note: Jennie Bicket is Adam Bicket's unmarried sister.

Adam Reynolds Bickett served in the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 154th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard).

Bickett, Adam R., Rank P, Company D, Regiment 154, Service Infantry, Township Xenia.

Adam Reynolds Bickett (age 38) and Mary Agnes Wright (about age 30) were married December 9, 1867, in Greene Co., OH.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 14, 1870 shows Adam Bicket (age 41) born in Ohio with real estate worth $8,000 and personal estate worth $2,000 is a Farmer living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is Mary Bicket (age 31) born in Ohio, who is Keeping House. Also living there is Cristian Bicket (age 1) born in Ohio. Two others also live in the household.

Mary Agnes (Wright) Bickett died 1879 in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 42.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 30, 1880 shows Adam R. Bicket (age 50) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Virginia-born parents is a Farmer living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him are his unmarried children, all born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Clinton W. Bicket (age 11); Mary B. Bicket (age 9); and Lydia S. Bicket (age 7). A housekeeping servant also lives in the household. Leigh Larson note: Adam's brother, Mathew A. Bicket (age 49) lives on the next farm.

Adam Reynolds Bickett (age 52) and Ruth Anna Kyle (age 44) were married January 18, 1882, in Greene Co., OH.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900 shows Adam R. Bickett (age 70) born June 1829 in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Virginia-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is his wife of 18 years, Ruth A. Bickett (age 63) born April 1837 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried daughter, Mary B. Bickett (age 29) born October 1870 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents.

328 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM.

ADAM R. BICKETT, one of the leading men of Xenia, is the eldest son of William R. Bickett, a pioneer of Greene County, and a man highly respected during his life for his sterling worth, by all with whom he came in contact. The father of our subject was born in Sone Valley, Pa., about the year 1798, and emigrated to Greene County, Ohio, during the early years of its settlement. He was accompanied by his mother, who was a widow. Their first home was on new land in the unbroken wilderness. After clearing sufficient space in which to erect the humble log cabin that was their temporary home, he set to work felling the trees and planting a crop to furnish them with provisions. His arduous toil was crowned with success, and he had the satisfaction of seeing what was once a dense forest, inhabited only by Indians and wild animals, converted into a comfortable and prosperous farm, well fitted for the abode of civilized man. He was married to Miss Isabel Alexander in 1827, and resided on the farm that he had been instrumental in clearing during the rest of his life. In politics, he was a Whig, but had no craving for political preferment, being too busy with his private affairs to burden himself with public duties. During life he was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian Church, and died in that communion in full hope of a glorious life beyond. The subject of this notice was reared on his father's farm, and attended school for three months during each year, spending the rest of the time in the various pursuits incidental to a life in the woods. Notwithstanding the short terms of school, our subject received a good practical education and improved his chances to the utmost. Being the eldest of the family, the burden of farm work fell early on his shoulders, and he became an adept in the mysteries of agricultural methods. In 1867 out subject and Miss Agnes Wright, of Xenia Township, were united in marriage. The union resulted in the birth of three children, named respectively: Clinton W., Mary B.; and Lydia C., who died in 1889 at the age of seventeen years. Mrs. Agnes Bickett was a daughter of John B. Wright, who still lives in Xenia Township. She died in May, 1879, deeply lamented by her sorrowing family and a large circle of friends and acquaintances. January 18, 1882, our subject was again married, taking for his wife Miss Ruth A. Kyle, a daughter of Joseph Kyle, of Cedarville Township, of which he was a very old settler and a highly-respected citizen. Mrs. Bickett is well worthy of the universal respect in which she is held by all who have the privilege of knowing her. Mr. Bickett bought his farm of nearly two hundred acres of land before his first marriage, and has improved it himself. He has now one of the best places in the township, all well fenced and under superior cultivation. He erected one of the largest, most convenient and handsomest houses in the township in the year 1885, and lives in it with his devoted family. Although our subject does not seek office, yet he has been persuaded to serve his neighbors as Supervisor, and. gave excellent satisfaction, and he has also held the office of School Director. In all walks of life he has made friends, and enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know him. He is a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church, and .his outward life gives ample evidence of the depth of his religious convictions. The Bickett name is honored and loved by all in Xenia, and elsewhere where known.

PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF GREENE AND CLARK COUNTIES, OHIO, CHAPMAN BROS., CHICAGO copyright 1890

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.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 12, 1910 shows Adam R. Bickett (age 80) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents has his Own Income and is a widower owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is his unmarried daughter: Mary B. Bickett (age 39) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents.

Adam Reynolds Bickett died January 1, 1913, at his home on the Bickett road, three miles east of Xenia, Greene Co., OH, at age 83.

The Xenia Daily Gazette, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, Thursday, January 2, 1913

REYNOLDS BICKETT PASSES BEYOND

Venerable Greene Countian Dies On Farm Adjoining That Where He Was Born.

Mr. A. R. Bickett, of the Bickett road, three miles east of Xenia, who was a lifelong resident of Greene county passed away Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at the age of 83 years and six months, as he would have been 84 the 24th of the following June. Mr. Bickett was born upon the farm adjoining the one upon which he lived since his marriage. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Agnes Wright and to them were born three children, Clinton, Mary and Lydia. Mary is the only surviving child, who was with him at the time of his death. His second wife was Miss Ruth Kyle, who preceded him in death four years ago last May. He also leaves one sister, Miss Elizabeth Bickett. He is the last of the three brothers, Matthew and Harvey having died within the last two years. Mr. Bickett was a member of the 154th Regiment O. V. I. Co. D. He was a life-long member of the Second U. P. church, being an elder for a number of years. The funeral will be held at the home Saturday at 10 o'clock.

[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.

"Greene County History" by Robinson D. Cameron Bickett
"Bicket-Bickett Family" by Delores (Bickett) Overskei
Including her quote from "The Barr Family" by Rev. William Bickett Barr

[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.

"Greene County History" by Robinson D. Cameron Bickett
"Bicket-Bickett Family" by Delores (Bickett) Overskei
Including her quote from "The Barr Family" by Rev. William Bickett Barr

GREENE COUNTY, OHIO
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Biography donated to Clark County, Ohio Bios by Jo. For more information, please check out her site "the Portrait and Biographical Album of Clark and Greene Counties" at <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gen2/index.htm>.
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MATHEW A. BICKETT, one of the representative farmers of Xenia Township, owns and operates a fine farm lying some two and one-half miles from Xenia Court House. He is a native of Greene County, Ohio, where he was born January 19, 1831, in a house which is only about a quarter of a mile from his present home. His father, William R. BICKETT, was one of the pioneers of the county having made choice of it for a dwelling place in the year 1818, while it was yet a wilderness. The region which had recently been the home of the Indian, shortly began to wear the aspect of civilization, as the advent of
the white man caused the original forest to disappear, and its place to be taken by fields of waving corn and golden grain.

William BICKETT was a native of Coaquilla Valley, Pa., where he was born in the year 1796 or 1798, the date is uncertain, and which was his home until he arrived at the age of about twenty-one when he started for the “far West” in company with his mother, sister, and one brother. The party reached Greene County, in the year 1818, having made the trip with a six-horse team. The first winter was passed in the house of Robert HAMMELL, a brother-in-law of Mr. BICKETT. In the following spring he bought about one hundred and fifty acres of woodland upon which he and his John erected a log cabin that was the home of their mother for a number of years. As rapidly as possible they cleared and improved the farm, and provided for the wants of the mother and sister who were dependent upon their exertions. Deer, wild turkey and other game abounded, and they could always procure plenty for the table by simply using their trusty muskets.

In 1827 William R. BICKETT and Miss Isabella ALEXANDER were united in marriage, and took up their residence on the old home farm. The fruit of this union was six children, three boys, and three girls. The boys are all married and living within one-half mile of the old homestead. Mr. BICKETT died in 1865. Mrs. BICKETT survived him some twenty years, departing for the better land in April, 1885.

The subject of this sketch was educated in the commons schools, and assisted on the farm in the intervals. When school life was over, he continued to work on the home place until about the time of his father’s death. May 30, 1865, our subject and Miss Caroline E. KENDALL were united in marriage. He then purchased his present place of one hundred and eighty-one acres of land, and began business for himself as a general farmer and stock-raiser. His stock consists for the most part of graded Short-horns in cattle, and a fine strain of hogs. Mr. BICKETT has no political aspirations, but exercises
his rights as a citizen in favor of the Republican party. He is a highly esteemed member of the society, and a devoted adherent of the church of his fathers, the United Presbyterian, and is a regular attendant upon the services of that body in the town of Xenia.

Mrs. BICKETT was born in Greene County in 1838, about two miles from her present home, and is an intelligent and amiable lady well fitted to make a happy home for her husband and children. Mr. and Mrs. BICKETT are the parents of seven children whose names are: Clark K., Charles A.; William Albert; Annie M.; John W.; Elinor I.; and David Cameron, all at home, and all except the eldest attending school. Their parents are determined they shall have the best educational advantages that can be obtained, before permitting them to start out for themselves in the world.

Mr. BICKETT is a first-class practical farmer, and not only provides a comfortable and commodious home for his family, but also considers the wants of his stock. He has one of the finest barns in the township, it being 40x60 feet with shed and corn crib of 19 feet additional. Most of the shrubbery, and all the improvements upon the farm are the result of his own labor, and reflects great credit upon his ability and taste in the selection of the ornamental features of his beautiful home. He derives great enjoyment from the society of congenial friends, and is deservedly popular with all classes, but finds his great pleasure in the bosom of his affectionate and happy family.