William Bickett

James/Adam William Bickett was born October 30, 1891, in the 5th Ward, City of Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, and died November 9, 1892, in the 5th Ward, Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 1 year and 9 days. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Cause of death: Membranous Croup, an old name for a disease that is now known as Hoarse Cough or Diphtheria, a contagious disease of the throat. James William Bickett's name, as reported by his mother the day after birth, was probably changed after October 31, 1891, to Adam William Bickett, in honor of his grandfather. He is the son of George McVey Bickett of Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, and Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Simons of Clark Co., OH.

George McVey Bickett and James/Adam William Bickett are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. 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 Hivling 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, who is Keeping House; his son, Arnold Bickett (age 4) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; his daughter, Maud Bickett (age 2) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; and an unmarried Boarder, William Simons (age 25), born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, a Coal Merchant. Leigh Larson note: William Simons is the brother of Ruth Elizabeth (Simons) Bickett.

James/Adam William Bickett was born October 30, 1891, in Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. James William Bickett's name, as reported by his mother the day after birth, was probably changed after October 31, 1891, to Adam William Bickett, in honor of his grandfather.

James/Adam William Bickett's birth record.

The Xenia Daily Gazette, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, October 31, 1891

Mr. and Mrs. George Bickett, of Spring Hill, have welcomed a young son to their home.

The Xenia Daily Gazette, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, August 22, 1892

Mr. George Bickett, of Spring Hill, left this morning for Paxton, Ford Co., ll., to attend his father and mother's golden wedding. He took his two youngest children with him.

James/Adam William Bickett died November 9, 1892, in the 5th Ward, Xenia, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 1 year and 9 days. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH. Cause of death: Membranous Croup, an old name for a disease that is now known as Hoarse Cough or Diphtheria, a contagious disease of the throat. James William Bickett's name, as reported by his mother the day after birth, was probably changed after October 31, 1891, to Adam William Bickett, in honor of his grandfather.

James/Adam William Bickett death record. Please note the record shows A. W. Bickett, age 1 year and 9 months. This is a transcription error, and the correct age at death is 1 year and 9 days. Also, the W. in his name is for William. The A. in his name is speculated to be Adam, in honor of his grandfather, Adam Reed Bickett.

The Xenia Daily Gazette, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, Wednesday, November 9, 1892

The year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bickett, of Spring Hill, died last night of membranous croup. The funeral will occur from the house tomorrow afternoon at half-past one o'clock.

Leigh Larson note: Membranous Croup is an old name for a disease that is now known as Hoarse Cough or Diphtheria, a contagious disease of the throat.