Manley Earl Bickett

Manly Earl Bickett was born September 19, 1885, in Xenia, Greene Co., OH, and died July 18, 1946, at home, 4829 Austin Drive, Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 60. Buried in Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX. He is the son of George McVey Bickett of Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, and Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Simons of Clark Co., OH. Never married.

Manly Earl Bickett is buried in Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows George Bickett (age 28) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a married Plumber, and is living on Hinling Street, 3rd Ward, City of Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him are: his wife Elizabeth Bickett (age 27) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; his son, Arnold Bickett (age 4) born in Ohio; his daughter, Maud Bickett (age 2) born in Ohio; and a Boarder, William Simons (age 25), a Coal Merchant. Leigh Larson note: William Simons is the brother of Ruth Elizabeth (Simons) Bickett.

Manly Earl Bickett was born September 19, 1885, in the City of Xenia, Greene Co., OH.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1900, shows George M. Bickett (age 48) born September, 1851, in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, is a married Plumber, and who owns his house with a mortgage, and is living at 240 Chestnut Street, 7th Ward, City of Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him are: his wife of 24 years, Ruth E. Bickett (age 47) born September, 1852, in Ohio to New York-born parents, and with 5 of the 6 children born to her still alive; his unmarried son, Arnold R. Bickett (age 23) born August, 1876, in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is not employed and cannot read or write; his unmarried daughter, Maud F. Bickett (age 22) born February, 1878, in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, and not employed; his unmarried on, Leroy Mc Bickett (age 18) born May, 1882, in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, a Blacksmith; his son, Manley E. Bickett (age 14) born September, 1885, in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; and his daughter, Dora A. Bickett (age 11) born August, 1888, in Ohio to Ohio-born parents.

The 1902 Xenia, Greene Co., OH, City Directory shows Bickett George M (R Elizabeth), plumber, h 244 Chestnut; Bickett Arnold R, b 244 Chestnut; Bickett Leroy M, cutter, b 244 Chestnut, and Bickett Maud F, b 244 Chestnut.

The 1904 Xenia, Greene Co., OH, City Directory shows Bickett George M (Ruth E), plumber, h 244 Chestnut; Bickett Arnold R, lab, b 244 Chestnut; Bickett Florella M, b 244 Chestnut; and Bickett Leroy M, cutter, b 244 Chestnut.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Geo. M. Bickett (age 57) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a Plumber in a Shop, and who owns his house with a mortgage, and is living at 242 South Chestnut Street, 2nd Ward, City of Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with him are: his wife of 35 years, Ruth E. Bickett (age 56) born in Ohio to New York-born parents, and in her 1st marriage, and with 5 of the 6 children to her still alive; his unmarried son, Arnold R. Bickett (age 34) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, and who can not read or write; his unmarried daughter, Maud F. Bickett (age 32) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; his unmarried son, LeRoy M. Bickett (age 26) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who works at a Tire Repairing Shop; his unmarried son, Earl M. Bickett (age 24), born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; and his unmarried daughter, Agnes Bickett (age 21) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, a School Teacher in a Public School.

The 1915 Xenia, Greene Co., OH, City Directory shows Bickett Geo. M. (R. Elizabeth), plumber Balder & Fletcher, r 244 Chestnut; Bickett D. Agnes, dressmkr, 242 Chestnut; Bickett J. Arnold, driver, b 244 Chestnut; Bickett Maude F., b 244 Chestnut; and Bickett M. Earl, b 244 Chestnut.

The WWI Draft Registration Card and Registrar's Report taken on September 12, 1918, at Xenia, OH, shows Manley Earl Bickett was judged Mentally Deficient. Manly signed his name on the form. Medium Height, Stout Build, Brown Hair and Brown Eyes. He did not have an employer. His mother, Mrs. George Bickett of Yellow Springs, is his nearest relative.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Ruth E. Bickett (age 77) born in Ohio to New York-born parents is a widow head of household living in her own home in the Village of Yellow Springs, Miami Twp., Greene Co., OH. Living with her are her two children, both unmarried, unemployed and born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Read A. Bickett (age 44); and Manley E. Bickett (age 34).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Agnes B. Chapman (age 50) born in Ohio of Ohio-born parents is a widow owning her own home valued at $6,000 who is living at 1314 24th Street, Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. She is the operating manager of a fishing pier. Living with her are her two children born in Texas to England and Ohio-born parents: Jean E. Chapman (age 10), and Robert A. Chapman (age 7). Also living there is Agnes (Bickett) Chapman's unmarried and unemployed brother; Earl Bickett (age 44) born in Ohio.

The Evening Gazette, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, Thursday, April 10, 1930

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bickett, of Watertown, Wisconsin, were here Saturday making arrangements to start their brother, Earl Bickett to Galveston, Texas. They left Saturday evening by automobile for St. Louis, where Earl will take the train for Galveston, where he will make his home with his sister, Mrs. Chapman.

Helen Means Bickett, Ruth Gertrude Bickett, and Gertrude Pearl Patricia (Baker) Bickett, Possibly in April, 1930, when Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bickett, of Watertown, Wisconsin, were in Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, to take Manly Earl Bickett by automobile to St. Louis, where Manly Earl Bickett will take the train for Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, and make his home with his sister, Dora Agnes "Aggie" (Bickett) Chapman. It appears that the Bickett family automobile still has the 1921 Studebaker Model EJ Light Six Touring Car, now has a 1930 Wisconsin license plate with Weight Class E. Reed Allan Larson picture 18.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1940, shows Agnes B. Chapman (age 51) born in Ohio, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of College, is a widowed Owner and Operator of a Fishing Pier who owns her home worth $6,000 and is living at 1314 24th Street, 9th Ward, City of Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. Living with her are: her unmarried daughter, Jean Chapman (age 20) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School; her unmarried son, Robert Chapman (age 17) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School; and her unmarried brother, Earl Bickett (age 54) born in Ohio, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School.

The WWII Draft Registration Card and Registrar's Report taken on April 27, 1942, at Galveston Co., TX, shows Manley Earl Bickett is living in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. He is 5' 6" tall, weighs 155 pounds, with blue eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion. He is listed as being retired. He appears to have signed his card himself.

Manly Earl Bickett died July 18, 1946, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 60. Buried in Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX.

Manly Earl Bickett Death Record. Primary Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure of 2 days; Secondary Cause of Death: Diabetes Mellitus.

The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, TX, Friday, July 19, 1946

DEATHS

BICKETT - Manly Earl Bickett, 60, a resident of Galveston for 19 years, died last night at his home, 4820 Austin Drive, Palm Garden addition. He was a native of Xenia, Ohio, where he was born Sept. 19, 1885. Mr. Bickett, a member of Central Methodist Church, is survived by one sister, Mrs. Willoughby Chapman of Galveston, and a brother, Leroy Bickett of Watertown, Wis. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Malloy & Son funeral home.

The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, TX, Saturday, July 20, 1946

DEATHS

BICKETT - Funeral services for Manly Earl Bickett, 60, who died Thursday night at his home in Palm Garden addition, have been tentatively set for 4 o'clock this afternoon at Malloy & Son funeral home, with Rev. W. W. Hawthorne of Central Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeff Huddisson, Charles Beall, A. B. Coates, R. W. H. White, Gus Klein, and J. A. McBride.