David Hickox
The definitive guide to David Hickox (13 Jan 1798 - 24 Feb 1887)[headstones 1]
Biographical Sketch
David Hickox was born January 13, 1798[headstones 1] in New Haven, Connecticut[census 1][census 2][census 3][census 4][note 1]
Not much is known about David's life prior to comeing to Georgia. According to familiy histories, David and his brother traveled to Georgia from Connecticut to purchase lumber to sell back in Connecticut. During his visit David became quite ill with a fever, while his brother returned to Connecticut with the lumber. David stayed with a local family while he was nursed back to health.[histories 1][note 2]
He first married Elizabeth Knowles on 30 Aug 1821 [certs 1]. Elizabeth died along with their first-born child died in childbirth. [histories 1][websites 1][note 3]
Nine years later he married Sarah Altman In 1828??. Sarah was born in 1812[headstones 2], Wayne County Georgia??. She was the daughter of Thomas Altman and Lucy Leigh??.[census 1][census 2][census 3][census 4][histories 1]
David served as Justice of peace of the 590th district, Ware County, 1833-1841??. This section of Ware where he lived was cut into Pierce County in its formation partly out of Ware in 1858, and into Brantley County in 1920??.
In 1938, David won a [books 1]
He was a private in the Indian War, serving in Capt. James Jones' company, Ware County militia, Aug. 26th to September 15, 1840??. He drew lot 232 in Cherokee Co., GA in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery of Georgia, and 600 acres in of land in Wayne County??.
Children
- Emaliza Hickox married Micajah Crews wiki [census 1]
- Elizabeth Hickox
- Thomas Hickox
- Drusilla Hickox[census 1]
- James Butler Hickox[census 1]
- Nancy Hickox[census 1]
- Benjamin Franklin Hickox[census 1]
- David Jonathan Hickox[census 1]
- Jonathan David Hickox[census 1]
- Perry Lee Hickox[census 1]
- Sarah Hickox[census 1]
- Isaac Hickox[census 1]
- Keziah Hickox[census 1]
- Harley Jacob Hickox[census 1]
- Levicy Hickox[census 1]
- Mary M Hickox
[note 4][websites 2][websites 3][websites 4]
Residence
- 1830 [census 5]
- 1840 [census 6]
- On 10 Sep 1850 David, Sarah, and family lived in Pierce County, Georgia. His daughter Emaliza Hickox and her husband Micajah Crews : wiki.[census 1]
- On June 21st 1860 David, Sarah and family are living in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia. His son Benjamin and his wife Elizabeth are living next door. [census 2]
- On July 18th 1870 his daughter Drucilla age 39 and Levicy age 19. Also living in his household is his daughter Nancy (Hickox) Smith age 35 and her two children, Owen age 7 and Jane age 5.[census 3]
Mr. and Mrs Hickox were faithful members of the Primitive Baptist Church. They were originally members of High Bluff Church into which they were received and baptized March 10, 1841??. Four years later when the church "on the Buffalo" was organized nearer their home, they were dismissed by letter Jan. 11, 1845, (from the High Bluff Church) to enter into its organization??. They continued members at Hickox until their deaths. This church is located in the edge of the little village known as Hickox, and is named New Hope Church??.
New Hope/Buffalo Primitive Baptist Church formed from the High Bluff Church. It was originally located in Wayne County near Charlton County. (Sometimes referred to as Hickox Church.) Sarah and her husband David are reported to be the first to be buried in the cemetery there. ??
The Hickox home and farm was located between the present town of Hoboken and the village of Hickox.
To them were born 21 children, of whom apparently six died at birth or in infancy.
Notes
- ↑ The "United States Census, 1880," list David's place of birth as Georgia, and his wife Sarah (profile | wiki) as Connecticut. This is inconsistent with the 1850-1870 census and other family histories, and is probably a transcription error made by the census taker.
- ↑ I am not personally familiar with this family history, but the story does fit into the overall time line of his life. Their are facts that differ from primary sources, and the overall narrative cannot be independently verified.
- ↑ Georgia USGenWeb Archives Project (Marriages: From 1819 to 1865: Camden County, Georgia (A-Me)) shows David and Eilizabeth's marriage took place 30 Aug 1821, which is differs from their marriage certificate (see State Certificates). I emailed the Nancy Gay Crawford to determine the source of this information.
- ↑ Many online genealogies list David's parents as Ruben Hickox (15 Dec 1760 - 1850) and Elizabeth Sickels (1760 - 1845). I have been unable to locate any primary sources linking David to these individuals. So far, all links appear to be circumstantial. (same name, about the same time, in the same state)
Primary Sources
State Certificates
- ↑ David Hickox and Elizabeth Knowles - State Marriage Certificate, 30 Aug 1821 (downloaded 23 Mar 2013), Bryan-Lang Historical Library, Camden County, Georgia, United States. Image file "David Crews, Elizabeth Knowls, Marriage Certificate.jpg".
Census Records
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1850 Federal Census
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 1860 Federal Census
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 1870 Federal Census
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch ([1];: accessed 23 Mar 2013), David Hickox ( District 590, Pierce, Georgia, United States). citing 10th Decennial Census Office. "Population Schedules for the 1880 Census." NARA microfilm publication M432. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. : n.d.
- ↑ 1830 Federal Census
- ↑ 1840 Federal Census
Secondary Sources
Books
- Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia Vol.5, Pg's. 202,203.
- The Story of Brantley County Georgia, Pg. 61, 147-146.
Headstones
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Headstone - David Hickox, 1798. Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia, United States. Digital Image by Jerry Van Herrin. Findagrave.com Memorial #105756118 created 6 Feb 2009. Accessed 23 Mar 2013.
- ↑ Headstone - Sarah Altman Hickox, 1812. Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia, United States. Digital Image by Jerry Van Herrin. Findagrave.com Memorial #33588882 created 6 Feb 2009. Accessed 24 Mar 2013.