Elizabeth Isabella Bickett

Elizabeth Isabella "Lizzie" Bickett was born February 22, 1838, in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH and died September 9, 1916, in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 78. She is the daughter of William Reed Bickett of Coaquilla Valley, Huntington Co., PA, and Isabella Alexander of Wheeling, WV. Never married.

Elizabeth Isabella "Lizzie" Bickett was born February 22, 1838, in Xenia Twp., 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: Jane Bickett is Adam Bickett's unmarried sister.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 30, 1880 shows Harvey Bicket (age 43) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Virginia-born parents is a Farmer living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is Maggie Bicket (age 33) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Frank S. Bicket (age 10); James R. Bicket (age 7); and Jennie M. Bicket (age 2).

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1900 shows William H. Bickett (age 63) born December 1836 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 31 years, Margaret Bickett (age 53) born October 1846 in Ohio to Virginia and Vermont-born parents, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried sons, all born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Frank S. Bickett (age 30) born December 1869, a Helper; James R. Bickett (age 26) born April 1874, a Farm Laborer; and Warren Bickett (age 14) born August 1885, a Farm Laborer.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 12, 1910 shows Edward S. Foust (age 43) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him are: his childless wife of four years, Aletha M. Foust (age 30) born in Ohio to English and Ohio-born parents; his unmarried aunt, Elizabeth E. Bickett (age 66) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Kentucky-born parents; and David Webster (age 17) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, an unmarried Hired Man.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 11, 1910 shows William H. Bickett (age 74) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Virginia-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him is his wife of 41 years, Margaret J. Bickett (age 62) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried son, Leigh W. Bickett (age 23) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is a Home Farm Farmer. Mathew A. Bickett and family live nearby.

Elizabeth Isabella "Lizzie" Bickett died September 9, 1916, in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 78.

The Xenia Daily Gazette, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, Monday, September 11, 1916

LAST MEMBER OF OLD FAMILY DEAD

Miss Elizabeth Bickett, the last immediate member of an old and prominent Greene County family, died at her home on the Bickett road at 5 o'clock Saturday evening, of infirmities incident to her advanced age. Miss Bickett was born February 22, 1838 on the farm where she died, and where she passed her entire life. She was a daughter, and last of the children of William and Isabel Bickett, who were among the early residents of the county. Her brothers and sister, A. R., W. H. and Matthew Bickett, and Mrs. Mary J. Foust, all died within the last few years. A lifelong member of the Second United Presbyterian church, Miss Bickett was a faithful and consistent Christian woman. Funeral services will be held at the home of her nephew, Ed S. Foust, Tuesday at 1:30.