Elizabeth Jennet Bickett
Robert Hamill Jr. was born December 25, 1776, in Ayr Twp., Bedford Co., PA, and died May 24, 1860, in Xenia, Greene Co., OH, at age 83. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia, Greene Co., OH. He is the son of Robert Hamill Sr. of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and Jennet Bickett of Ulster, Northern Ireland. Cause of death was listed as "Ganders" of 10 days duration.
Elizabeth Jennet Bickett was born April, 1789, in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and died February 7, 1865, in Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 74. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia, Greene Co., OH. She is the daughter of Adam Bickett of County Antrim, Ireland and Elizabeth Reed of Ulster, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Robert Hamill Jr. (age 43) and Elizabeth Jennet Bickett (age 31) were married January 4, 1821, in Xenia, Greene Co., OH.
Robert Hamill Jr. and Elizabeth Jennet (Bickett) Hamill had five children:
TIMELINE
Robert Hamill Jr. was born December 25, 1776, in Ayr Twp., Bedford Co., PA.
Elizabeth Jennet Bickett was born April 1789 in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Robert Hamill Jr. and Elizabeth Jennet Bickett were married January 4, 1821, in Xenia, Greene Co., OH.
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. The 1800 U. S. Census shows Adam Bickett has just the 2 sons (both under 10) and Adam himself is 26-44. The 4 daughters are 2 under 10 and 2 aged 10-15. The mother is also aged 26-44. In the 1810 Armagh census, the sons are now aged 10-15 and all 4 daughters are in the 16-25 age bracket. Both Adam and his wife are now aged 45+. Elsewhere on the net someone else has him listed as Adam Bickett married to Elizabeth Reed, with his birth date as 1756 in Ireland. By the 1820 census, the two sons are in the Xenia census with 1 female aged 16-25, 3 females aged 26-45 and 1 female 45+.
Elizabeth (Reed) Bickett died 1840 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.
Helen Fiegel points out that the name BICKETT is found spelled various ways, such as BICKET, BECKET, BECKETT, BIGGERS, PICKIT, PIGGOT. This could make it more difficult to sort out which are actually kin to our lines. Be sure to check out these other spellings when you are doing your research, as some of them are relatives. Adam and Elizabeth Reed BICKETT (who were married in County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland) and their 4 daughters came to America in 1795, settling in Big Cove (near McConnellsburg and Mercersburg) Pennsylvania. Bicket(t)s and Becket(t)s lived in that area before and during the Revolutionary War, which may connect to earlier American ancestors. Helen Fiegel mentions a DAR application which lists a John BECKETT who was born in Antrim County, Ireland in 1755. Adam and Elizabeth later moved their family to the Kishacoaquillas Valley, near Lewistown, Pennsylvania. They had 2 sons, John and William, in Armaugh Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. After Adam's death, Elizabeth and her children moved to Greene County, Ohio. Much of the information is from the area around Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. This line also includes JUNKIN, GALLOWAY, DEAN, CAMPBELL, STEELE, also of Scotch-Irish descent.
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. "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
VI JAMES BARR.3 6 James Barr,^ father of the writer of this history, was born October 3, 1809. He lived with his father until after he was of age, and then securing some land, kept bachelor's apart- ments for a while. He was married to Miss Nancy Cooper BicKEiT April 25, 1844. She was born in 1819, on a farm adjoining the old Barr homestead, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William and Jennie (Cooper) Bickett, old pioneer settlers in the valley. 114 THE BARR FAMILY. William Bickett and his brother Adam Bickett came to tl: ■ country from the north of Ireland. County Antrim, in 179; They lost their course and were twenty weeks in crossing tii- ocean, and almost [perished with thirst and hunger. Thty were of Scotch-Irish descent, and a hardy, sturdy people of good habits and morals. William Bickett settled in Huntingdon County soon after coming to the State of Pennsylvania. He was married twice. His first wife was a daughter of Duncan McVicker, a government spy among the Indians. His second wife was Jennie Cooper, born in Mifflin County. Pennsylvania. She lived to the great age (according to her brother's reckoning) of one hundred and three years. The family records were burned when she was a child. She died December 9, 1876. She retained all her faculties until h.er death. She was a woman who had great faith in God, and liad long waited for the home-going. To her were born three children: Robert Bickett, Nancy Cooper Bickett, Samuel Bickett. They are all dead. Samuel occupied the old Bickett home- stead, and died there. Grandfather William Bickett died March 6, 1S43, aged seventy-six years. After the death of my father, mother with the help of the family continued on the farm for five years. But when my only brother died, and I married, and was prosecuting my theological studies with a view to the ministry, and my sister- both married, the farm was sold and mother mo\ed to the '-o:'^ to live, where she died August 3, 18S2, of cholera morbus, a!'u' three days of great suffering. She was ten years younger ih,.r: father. She lived a widow ten years, and died at about &■<.' same age as he, in the full assurance of faith. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother, kind t ' the poor, liberal to the church, and beloved by all who kne^v Mrs. Nancy C. Barr. ( Page 113.) Mr. James Barr. ( Page 1.3.) THE BARR FAMILY. 115 ■'. Slie left a legacy of three hundred dollars to the churchy 'i? placed on interest, to continue her subscription so long as re was a United Presbyterian congregation in that place ; so . lier good deeds live after her. Father died suddenly and unexpectedly on ^larch 31, 1872^ !iis sixty-fourth year. He retired quite as well as usual and .er awoke. Mother noticed him holding his breath, and :king he was holding it too long, undertook to arouse him ; t not succeeding, called for my brother, who slept in an tining rooni. They raised him up, but he was gone. He i complained of his heart losing a beat occasionally, but noth- .' was thought of it until after his death. He died of heart i'lre. Few get out of this world so easily. My fatlier was a very industrious man, and a very success- firmer. He cleared most of his own land, and erected ■ io-i all of his own buildings. This was a difficult task, as the "i was heavily timbered. He was s..id to own one of the best .:is in the valley. He was a ruling elder in the United Presbyterian Church, tr McAlevy's Fort, for perhaps thirty years. He was an coimsellor, and always a friend of the pastor. He never ■ <:i-ed his pastor before his family, nor would he suffer others ■ iu so. M^he pastor, Rev. J. M- Adair, who for fourteen i"s of his pastorate had been associated with him in the 'on, remarked at his funeral with considerable emotion, "I <- lost one of my best friends and safest counsellors." He never known to be absent from church without a reason ■ he could oiTer to God. He never, under any circumstances, -'.ected family worship morning and evening. The mid-week yer-meeting was never neglected either. The week before 'lied, when the roads were at their worst, he rode on horse- ' ^ across Stone Mountain to Lewiston on business, and -turned the same day, making forty miles. After eating his Il6 THE BARR FAMILY. supper he took another horse and rode two miles to pr.-iyi-: meeting. This was characteristic of the man. He alwa-. ■ made his reHgion his first duty. .\nd because he looked a;:-. God's business, God looked after his, and he prospered . material things as his soul prospered. It would be a shauu- :' : children, with such an example set before them, and raised ;:. such a religious atmosphere, not to be religious. Hence « : have nothing whereof we can boast before God, "for wlien v.' have done all, we can only say we are unprofitable servants. we have done that which was our duty to do." There were born to them eight children : 1 Jane Cooper Barr,^ born .Viiril 27, 1845, and died 'j- diphtheria April 12, 1S60. 2 Samuel Easton Barr,^ born March 24, 1S47, a;ui died September 11, 185 1.. 3 Elizabeth Barr,^ born May 16, 1849, died June w 1850. 4 William Bickett Barr.^ 5 Anista Mary Barr.* 6 James Anderson Barr.^ 7 Laura Agnes Barr,"* 8 Infant, stillborn. 4 REV. WILLIAM BICKETT BARR.^ 4 Rev. William Bickett Barr^ was born November ii. 185 I, near McAlevy's Fort, Pennsylvania. [ I would prefer that another's pen might trace this sect:«-'" of our history. Modesty teaches me that I should not deviate from the practice of the use of the third person of the pronoun in inditing the record of my own life.] lie lived on the farm and attended the district schooi> until he was fifteen years old; he then entered the select sch'>" afterward organized as Stone Vall«;y .\cadcmy, for four years
and on, two years of the war. He was born November 25, 1759, and was seventeen years old when he entered the army. In 1.785 with his parents he moved to Bedford county, where he remained .until some time in December, same year, when .he returned to Fort Ligonier on business for his father. John Hamill.received pay for his services in the Pennsylvania Militia from January 1781.
Robert Hamill was born in 1732, and died in Pennsylvania, April 8, 1799. His wife, Jeannette, came with her sons, Hugh, Robert and Joseph, to Ohio in 18o6. Hugh and his mother first settled in Preble county, while Robert and Joseph came to Xenia in 1806. In 1810 Hugh and his mother came and settled in Xenia, the mother living until
the year 1822, when she died .and was buried in Woodland cemetery, Xenia.