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     Jesse Emerson King was born on 14 January 1888.^1,2 He was the son of George Finley King and Mary Ann Adams.²

     Jesse Emerson King married Elsie M. Gilmore in September 1910 in Greene County, Indiana.^1,2,3

     Jesse Emerson King died on 26 July 1960 at age 72.¹

     Elsie M. Gilmore married Jesse Emerson King, son of George Finley King and Mary Ann Adams, in September 1910 in Greene County, Indiana.^1,2,3

     Geneva King was the daughter of Jesse Emerson King and Elsie M. Gilmore.

     Geneva King married (?) Putoff.¹

     (?) Putoff married Geneva King, daughter of Jesse Emerson King and Elsie M. Gilmore.¹

     Cathren Lee was born in 1761 in Gerrardstown, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of William F. Lee and Cathren Ross.¹

     Cathren Lee died on 29 November 1785 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Lee Jr. was born in 1762 in Ft. Gerrit, Virginia.¹ He was the son of William F. Lee and Cathren Ross.¹

     William Lee Jr. died on 10 February 1790 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Isabel Hayes married John Isaac Lee, son of William F. Lee and Cathren Ross, on 7 April 1790.¹

     Charles M. Pegg was born in November 1871 in Indiana.⁵ He was the son of William D. Pegg and Jennie Pegg.⁴ In the census of 15 June 1880 in Switz City, Greene County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of William D. Pegg. His name appears as Charles Tegg. He is eight years old and was born in Indiana.⁴ Charles M. Pegg survived the death of his father, William D. Pegg, who died on 19 February 1882.

     Charles M. Pegg married Manerva Alma Holt, daughter of Thomas Holt and Mary Keziah King, on 19 January 1894 in Greene County, Indiana.^6,7,1 In the census of 23 June 1900 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, he is listed as a son-in-law of Mary Keziah King. His name appears as Charles Pegg. He is 28 years old and was born in Indiana, November 1871. His parents were also born in Indiana. He has been married for six years and is working at the sawmill.⁸ As of circa 1910, Charles M. Pegg was also known as Charley Morris.⁹

     DNA records have proven that Charles M. Pegg, husband to Alma Holt, is also Charley Morris. It appears that after Alma died, Charles M. Pegg became Charley Morris. Alma's death certificate states she is a widow.⁹

     Charles M. Pegg's second wife was Coral Gossett, daughter of Luke Gossett and Ella D. Unknown/Gossett. They married in 1919.^10,11,12 In the census of 1930 in Marshall, Clark County, Illinois, Charles M. Pegg appears as a head of household which include his wife, Coral Gossett . He is 50 years old. It is shown that he was first married at the age of 40. (This implies that he did not want his family to know that he had been married before and had changed his name.) He rents his house. The value of the home is shown as $10. He does not own a radio.¹³ Charles M. Pegg and Coral Gossett were divorced before 1940.¹⁴

     Rebecca Scott survived the death of her father, Crawford Scott, who died circa 1780.²

     Rebecca Scott was born in 1781 in Ireland.^3,4 She was the daughter of Crawford Scott and Elizabeth.² Rebecca Scott immigration on the same ship as Elizabeth on 30 September 1788 at New York The voyage took six weeks during which time they suffered much hardship and privation.^2,5

     Rebecca Scott married Charles Scott. Charles and Rebecca were distance relatives.⁶

     Rebecca Scott, shown as Rebecca Scott, was listed as a head of a family on the 1840 census Union Township, Carroll County, Ohio. It is assumed that Rebecca is the female between 60 and 69 years old. Also living in her household are the following unknown individuals; under five - one male, between 30 and 39 - one male, between 40 and 49 - one male. She is living near Crawford Scott, John Scott, Robert Scott, Alex Long, and Wm. Long. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also in this household, William Scott and Thomas Scott IV, males age 20 to 30 years old.⁴ In the census of 23 July 1850 at Union Township, Carroll County, Ohio, Rebecca Scott, shown as R. Scott, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; A Scott. She is 65 years old with real property value of $300. She was born in Ireland and is living next to Alex Long, age 45 and his household. Also living in her household is Wm. Scott, age 33, a farmer, also born in Ireland.³ In the census of 23 July 1850 at Union Township, Carroll County, Ohio, Rebecca Scott, shown as R. Scott, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; A Scott. She is 65 years old with real property value of $300. She was born in Ireland and is living next to Alex Long, age 45 and his household. Also living in her household is Wm. Scott, age 33, a farmer, also born in Ireland.³

     John Manning married Margeriam Johnson.

     John Manning was born in 1555. He was the son of George Manning and Joan Walls. John Manning was baptized on 8 July 1560 at Downe Parish, Downe County, England; Two sons, named John, baptised on the same day.¹

     Son Smythe was the son of Eugene Smythe and Myra King.

     Susanna Gilbert was born on 15 May 1816 in Pennsylvania.^6,7 She was the daughter of Mr. Gilbert and Martha.^4,5

     Susanna Gilbert married Martin Bair, son of Daniel Bear, before 1836.⁸ In January 1838 their son, Charles Bare, was born in Ohio.^9,10 In 1840 their son, Martin V. B. Bare, was born.⁹ In the 1840 census in Bazetta Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, Susanna Gilbert is assumed to be enumerated with Martin Bair.¹¹ On 11 November 1841 their daughter, Mary Ann Bair, was born in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.^12,13,14,15 On 11 September 1844 their son, John Bare, was born in Trumbell County, Ohio.^9,16,17 In the census of 3 August 1850 in Bazetta Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, Susanna appears in the household of Martin Bair as Susannah Bear. She is 34 years old and was born in Pennsylvania.¹⁸ In 1855, Susanna Gilbert and Martin Bair moved to Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.⁹ In the census of 14 June 1860 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, Susanna appears in the household of Martin Bair as Susan Bare. She is 44 years old and was born in Pennsylvania. Living in this household also is a Christian Gilbert, age 31, who may be a relative of Susan's.¹⁹ Susanna Gilbert and Martin Bair were divorced circa 1860.^20,21 In the census of 28 July 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Susanna appears in the household of Henry Bricker as Susan Bare. She is 54 years old and was born in Ohio. Nearby there is a David Gilbert, age 51, born in Pennsylvania.²²

     In the census of 21 June 1880 at Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Susanna Gilbert, shown as Susanna Bare, is listed as a head of household; living alone. She is 64 years old, divorced, and working as a houusekeeper. She was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents. She is living next to her daughter's family.²³

     Susanna Gilbert died on 13 February 1895 at age 78. She is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.²⁴

     John Martin Bricker was born on 4 December 1861 in Ohio. He was born two months after his father left for the Civil War.^3,2 He was the son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.² Circa 1866, John Martin Bricker moved with his parents to Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.^4,2 In the census of 28 July 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, John appears in the household of Henry Bricker as John M. Bricker. He is eight years old and was born in Ohio.⁵ ; John standing. In the census of 21 June 1880 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, he is listed as the son of Henry Bricker. His name appears as John Bricker. He is 18 years old, works on the farmer and was born in Ohio, as were his parents.⁶

     John Martin Bricker married Frances M. LaCroix.⁷ In the census of 4 June 1900 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, John Bricker, shown as John Bricker, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Francis Bricker, his son, Harry Bricker, his daughters, Edna M. Bricker, Betarice S. Bricker and Marrie A. Bricker. He is 38 years old and was born in Oho, December 1861. His parents were shown as being born in Ohio. He is working as a boarding stabe keeper and rents his home. Also living in his household are two servants; Isaac May, age 52, born in Ohio and Philip Kahan, age 53, born in Germany.⁸ ; family shot with four kids. ; from huge group shot. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, John Martin Bricker, shown as John M. Bricker, appears as a head of household which include, his son, Harry H. Bricker, his daughters, Edna A. Bricker, Beatrice L. Bricker and Marie A. Bricker . He is 48 years old and was born in Ohio. His father's birth location is given as Pennsylvania and his mother's as Ohio. (From previous census and his father's census, we know that his father was born in Ohio and not Pennsylvania). John Bricker has been married for 24 years and is working as a laborer at a gas company. He rents his home.⁹

      John Bricker survived the death of his father, Henry Bricker, who died on 11 December 1912 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.⁴ ; Mary Ann with her 5 children. In the census of 3 January 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, John Martin Bricker, shown as John M. Bricker, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Frances Bricker, his daughters, Edna M. Bricker and Marie A. Bricker . He is 58 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents. He is working as a laborer in a paper company. Also living in this household is a boarder, Harold F. Bennett, age 26.¹⁰ In the census of 16 April 1930 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, John Martin Bricker, shown as John M. Bricker, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Frances Bricker, his son, Harry H. Bricker, his daughter-in-law, Roxie Bricker . He is 68 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents. He rents his home for $35 per month and he does not own a radio. He is not working.¹¹

     Frances M. LaCroix was born circa 1865.

     Frances M. LaCroix married John Martin Bricker, son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.² In the census of 4 June 1900 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of John Bricker. Her name appears as Francis Bricker. She is 38 years old and was born in October 1861 in Indiana. Her mother's birth location is given as Ohio and her father's as France.³ ; family shot with four kids. ; from huge Bricker photo. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of John M. Bricker. Her name appears as Francis M. Bricker. She is 48 years old and has been married for 24 years. She is the mother of five children, one that is no longer living. Her birth location is given as Indiana and her father's as France and mother's as Kentucky.⁴ In the census of 3 January 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of John M. Bricker. Her name appears as Frances Bricker. She is 58 years old and was born in Indiana. Her father's birth location is given as France and her mother's as Ohio.⁵ In the census of 16 April 1930 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of John M. Bricker. Her name appears as Frances Bricker. She is 68 years old, married, and was born in Indiana. Her father was born in France and her mother in Ohio. She was first married at the age of 23.⁶

     David Franklin Bricker was also known as Frank Bricker.^1,4

     David Franklin Bricker was born on 2 February 1867 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.^5,3,6 He was the son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.^1,3 In the census of 28 July 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, David appears in the household of Henry Bricker as David F. Bricker. He is three years old and was born in Ohio.⁷ In the census of 21 June 1880 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, he is listed as the son of Henry Bricker. His name appears as Frank Bricker. He is 13 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents.⁸ During his youth, he was employed in a butcher shop and became proficient as a meat cutter. When the automobile field opened, he became one of the first automoblie salesmen in Hicksville and established a Studebaker agency which he maintainted for many years.¹

     David Franklin Bricker married first Luella E. Gaff, daughter of Rev. A. E. Gaff, on 27 September 1890 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. They were married by Rev. D. B. Keller in the United Brethren parsonage.^1,9 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Hicksville Township, Defiance County, Ohio, David Franklin Bricker, shown as Frank D. Bricker, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Luella E. Bricker, his sons, Lynn G. Bricker and Darril Bricker. Frank is 33 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents. His birth date is given as February 1867 and he has been married for 10 years. He is working as a butcher and rents his home.¹⁰ Frank Bricker survived the death of his father, Henry Bricker, who died on 11 December 1912 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.¹¹ Frank Bricker survived the death of his wife, Luella E. Bricker, who died on 20 September 1914.⁹ ; Mary Ann with her 5 children.

     David Franklin Bricker's second wife was Minnie Ridenour, daughter of Emily M. unknown. They married in 1917 in Ohio.^1,12,13 David Franklin Bricker survived the death of his mother, Mary Ann Bricker, who died on 27 May 1924. In the census of 19 April 1930 in Farmer Township, Defiance County, Ohio, David Franklin Bricker, shown as D. Frank Bricker, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Minnie R. Bricker, his mother-in-law, Emily M. Ridenour . He is 64 years old and was first married at the age of 23. He was born in Ohio, as were his parents, and he is working as a farmer. He rents his home and owns a radio.¹⁴

     Lucille (Bricker) Malloure remembers when Uncle Frank and Aunt Minnie would come to their house for diner. They would bring a big roast and would say that one of their cows had died. The family reunions were held at Uncle Franks' house because they had to stay there to milk their cows. They ran a Dairy Farm.¹⁵

      Later in life, he devoted his time to farming and to the development of a strong strain of Hereford cattle, which he exhibited widely, winning many prizes. He had become widely known as a breeder of pure bred Hereford cattle.¹ ; tombstone.

     David Franklin Bricker died on 19 May 1936 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, at age 69 of carcinoma splenic and falure of the colon. He had been in ill health for several months with complications. He died on a Tuesday at noon and at his home, six miles northeast of Hicksville on the Bryan-Hicksville road. Information from his death certificate was proviced by Minnie Bricker. At the time of his death he was 69 years, three months and 17 days. He was married and his profession is listed as meat cutter.^1,3 He was survived by his wife, and three of four sons born to his first marriage; Lynn, Darril from Woodland, Califorinia, and Vance from New York City. His fourth son, I. O., died in infancy.¹ He is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted in the United Brethren church of Hicksville by the pastor, Rev. C. D. N. Moore. He is buried between his deceased first wife, Luella, and his surviving wife, Minnie.^1,3,16

     OBITUARY: NOTED CATTLE BREEDER DIES. D. Frank Bricker Is Taken at 69 After Several Months Illness. Hicksville, May 20 - D. Frank Bricker, 69, former Hicksville business man who in recent years has become widely known as a breeder of pure bred Hereford cattle, died Tuesday noon at his home, six miles northeast of here on the Bryan-Hicksville road.

     He had been in ill health for several months with complications.

     Mr. Bricker, who was born and reared in Hicksville, spent his entire life in this vicinity. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bricker, pioneer Hicksville residents.

     During his youth, Mr. Bricker was employed in a butcher shop and became proficient as a meat cutter. When the automobile field opened, Mr. Bricker became one of the first automobile salesmen in Hicksville and established a Studebaker agency which he maintained for many years. In late years, he had devoted his time to farming and to the development of a strong strain of Hereford cattle, which he had exhibited widely, winning many prizes.

     Mr. Bricker's first wife, Luella Gass, daughter of Rev. J. E. Gass, former U. B. pastor here, died in 1914. In 1917 Mr. Bricker married Minnie Ridenour, prominent leader of farm women's clubs who later became president of the Ohio State Federation of Farm Women's clubs.

     Mr. Bricker is survived by his wife, and three of four sons born to his wife marriage. Lynn, who is now en route home from the Philippine Islands by way of Europe and is expected to arrive in Hicksville in Junel Darrill, Woodland, Calif., and Vance, New York City. IO, the fourth son, died in infancy.

     Mr. Bricker was a member of the Masonic order and was active in the work of the United Brethren church here. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the united Brethren church of Hicksville by the pastor, Rev. C. D. N. Moore. Forest Home cemetery will be the place of burial.¹

     Minnie Ridenour was born in February 1871.³ She was the daughter of Emily M. unknown.²

     Minnie Ridenour married David Franklin Bricker, son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair, in 1917 in Ohio.^1,4,5 In the census of 19 April 1930 in Farmer Township, Defiance County, Ohio, she is listed as the wife of D. Frank Bricker. Her name appears as Minnie R. Bricker. She is 59 years old and was born in Ohio, as were her parents. She was 46 years at her first marriage.⁶

     She was a prominent leader of the farm women's clubs and also became president of the Ohio State Federation of Farm women's clubs.¹ Minnie Ridenour survived the death of her husband, David Franklin Bricker, who died on 19 May 1936 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.¹

     Minnie Ridenour died in February 1940.³ She is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. She is buried next to her deceased husband, D. Frank Bricker.⁷

     Wallace Burton Bricker was also known as Wallace B. Bricker.

     Wallace Burton Bricker was born on 1 May 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.^2,1,5 He was the son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.^3,1,4 In the census of 28 July 1870 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Wallace appears in the household of Henry Bricker as Infant Bricker. He is one month old and was born in Ohio, May 1870.⁶ In the census of 21 June 1880 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, he is listed as the son of Henry Bricker. His name appears as Walla Bricker. He is 9 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents.⁷

     Wallace Burton Bricker married Marquerite Steel in 1895.^8,9 ; family photo.

     There were no children in this marriage. In the census of 23 June 1900 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Wallace Burton Bricker, shown as Wallace Bricker, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Maggie Bricker. He is 30 years old and has been married for five years. He was born in Ohio, May 1870. His parents were both born in Ohio also. He is working as a butcher and owns his own house. It is mortgaged. He is living near his father, Henry Bricker.¹⁰ In the census of 1 April 1910 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, Wallace Burton Bricker, shown as Wallace B. Bricker, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Margaret Bricker . He is 39 years old and was born in Ohio, as were his parents. He has been married for 16 years and is working as a manager of a Butcher Shop.¹¹ Wallace Bricker survived the death of his father, Henry Bricker, who died on 11 December 1912 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.¹² ; Mary Ann with her 5 children. Wallace Burton Bricker survived the death of his mother, Mary Ann Bricker, who died on 27 May 1924. In 1926, Wallace was working as Studebaker salesman. He was called Wally and he liked to draw. He held a high position in the Shrine. His wife, Margaret, held a high position in the Eastern Star. Wally and Maragret liked to have hunt dinner. They were socially minded.^13,14

     Wallace Burton Bricker died on 2 July 1926 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, at age 56 of an acute dilatation of heart, a heart attack, with endocarditis contributing the last 2 1/2 years. Information on the death certificate provided by Margaret Bricker, his wife. He was 56 years, one month and two days old.^13,5 He is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.^13,5

     Marquerite Steel was born in May 1870 in Michigan.^2,3

     Marquerite Steel married Wallace Burton Bricker, son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair, in 1895.^4,5

     There were no children in this marriage. ; family photo. In the census of 23 June 1900 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, she is listed as the wife of Wallace Bricker. Her name appears as Maggie Bricker. She is 30 years old and has been married for 5 years. She has no children. She was born in Michigan, May 1870. Her father was also born in Michigan. Her mother's birth location is not given.⁶ In the census of 1 April 1910 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, she is listed as the wife of Wallace B. Bricker. Her name appears as Margaret Bricker. She is 39 years old and has been married for 16 years. She has had no children. She was born in Michigan, as was her father. Her mother was born in Pennsylvania.⁷

     Marquerite Steel died in 1957.³ She is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.³

     Nancy May Bricker was born on 14 February 1876 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.¹

     Nancy May Bricker died on 14 December 1878 at age 2.^1,2 She is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.²

     Joseph Alandis Bricker was born on 18 August 1878.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.¹

     Joseph Alandis Bricker died on 28 September 1878.^1,2 He is buried in the Forest Home Cemetery located in Salem Township, Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.³

     Amy Sophia Bricker was born on 5 December 1885 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair.^1,2 In the census of 23 June 1900 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, she is listed as the daughter of Henry Bricker. Her name appears as Amy Bricker. She is 14 years old and was born in Ohio, December 1885. Her parents were also born in Ohio.³

     Amy Sophia Bricker married Mr. Weber before 1912.⁴ Amy Sophia Bricker was living at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at the death of her father on 12 December 1912. ; Mary Ann with her 5 children. In the census of 12 January 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Ernest E. Ketron. Her name appears as Amy Ketron. She is 33 years old and was born in Ohio, as were her parents.⁵

     Amy Sophia Bricker married Ernest E. Ketron before 1924.^6,7,8 Amy Sophia Bricker survived the death of her mother, Mary Ann Bricker, who died on 27 May 1924. ; Amy Ketron. In the census of 3 April 1930 in Sanducksy, Erie County, Ohio, she is listed as the wife of Ernest E. Ketron. Her name appears as Amy S. Ketron. She is 44 years old and was first married at the age of 27. She was born in Ohio, as were her parents.⁹

     She liked to wear fancy hats.¹⁰

     Ernest E. Ketron was also known as Ernst Ketron.⁴ In the census of 12 January 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Ernest E. Ketron, shown as Ernest E. Ketron, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Amy Ketron . He is 30 years old and was born in Missouri, as were his parents. He is working as a traveling salesman for an oil company.³

     Ernest E. Ketron married Amy Sophia Bricker, daughter of Henry Bricker and Mary Ann Bair, before 1924.^5,6,4 In the census of 3 April 1930 in Sanducksy, Erie County, Ohio, Ernest E. Ketron, shown as Ernest E. Ketron, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Amy S. Ketron . He is 38 years old and was born in Missouri, as was his parents. He was first married, at the age of 24. He is working as a retail clerk in a grocery store.⁷

     John F. Bricker was born on 23 August 1810 in Columbiana County, Ohio.^4,2,5 He was the son of Henry Bricker and Eva Worman.² In the 1820 census in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, John F. Bricker is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Bricker.⁶ In the 1830 census in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, John F. Bricker is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Bricker.⁷

     John F. Bricker married first Rebecca Burger on 28 March 1833.^8,9 In January 1834 their son, George Washington Bricker, was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio.^10,11,12 Their second child, Jacob, was born after 1834.¹¹ [Purchased] purchased land in 1837 Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. It is assume that the John Bricker that purchased this 100 acres, NW and NE 1/4, was Henry Bricker's, son. This land appears to be the land Henry purchased in 1836.Similar land was sold from Henry to his son, John in 1845. This son, named his son, born this year, 1837, Henry, perhaps after his Dad. Their fourth child, Henry, was born on 12 January 1837 in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio; He was born in the log cabin that was the birth place of his father also.^13,14,15,16 Their fifth child, Sophia, was born on 16 May 1838 in Ohio.^1,17 John F. Bricker survived the death of his mother, Eva Worman, who died on 27 March 1839 in Columbiana County, Ohio.

     In 1840, there are two John Brickers living in Centre Towsnhip. (1) Jno Bricker, living next to Henry Bricker and Nathan Hahn, near Jacob Worman. Henry is between 60-69 yrs old. It is believed that this John is John F. Bricker, son of Henry and Eve Worman. (2) 2M - Under 5, M - 10 thru 14, M 20 thru 29, M - 50 thru 59, F - 5 thru 9, F - 10 thru 14, F - 15 thru 19, F - 40 thru 49. Living next to Rachel Sampsel and Joseph Walker. the First Jno Bricker is living nearby. Their sixth child, Nancy, was born on 27 January 1840 in Ohio.^18,19,20

     John F. Bricker was listed as a head of a family on the 1840 census Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. There are two John (Jno) Brickers living in Centre Township, near each other. The other Jno Bricker is John N. Bricker, born 1790. It is assumed that this is John F. Bricker, because of the male oldest age and because he is living next to Henry Bricker, assumed to be his father. John F. Bricker could be the male between 20 and 30 or the male between 30 and 40. It is unknown who the other male is. It is unknown who the female between 20 and 30 is, who the male between 10 and 15 is and who the male under 5 is. The woman could be John F. Bricker's sister, Nancy, and the male could be his brother, Henry, both unaccount for in 1840. It is possible that the male under 5 is either Joseph or Jacob. It is believed that they both died before adulthood. I did not list either one in this census. This household is living next to Henry Bricker and Nathan Hahn. Also living nearby is Jacob Worman. I did not list either one in this census. His name appears as|Jno Bricker Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also in this household, George Washington Bricker and Henry Bricker, males, age five to ten years old, Sophia Bricker and Nancy Bricker, females under 5 years old, Rebecca Burger, a female age 40 to 50 years old.²¹ Their seventh child, David, was born on 21 August 1841 in Columbiana County, Ohio.^1,22,23 Their eighth child, Lydia Ann, was born in 1843 in Ohio.^24,25,26 Their ninth child, Catharine, was born on 7 April 1845 in Ohio.^1,27 Their tenth child, Daniel, was born on 29 November 1846 in Ohio.²⁸ Their third child, John William, was born on 12 March 1850.²⁹ In the census of 20 September 1850 at Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, John F. Bricker, shown as John Bricker, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Rebecca Bricker, George Washington Bricker, Henry Bricker, Sophia Bricker, Nancy Bricker, David Bricker, Lydia Ann Bricker, Catharine Bricker and Lucinda Bricker. John is shown as being 40 years old and being born in Ohio. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $3200. This household is living near Jacob Worman, age 71 and Henry Bricker, age 70.¹ John F. Bricker survived the death of his wife, Rebecca Burger, who died on 26 March 1851.

     John F. Bricker's second wife was Lydia Sampsel, daughter of Nicholas Sampsel and Catherine Bricker. They married on 23 May 1852.^4,8,30,31 In the census of 22 June 1860 at Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, John F. Bricker, shown as John N. Bricker, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Lydia Sampsel, Sophia Bricker, Catharine Bricker, Jesse Bricker, Rebecca Bricker, Eli Bricker and Jamina Armintha Bricker. He is 50 years old and a farmer with real property valued as $5600. His birth location is not given. It is assumed that the Lucinda, age 12, that is living with David Bricker, is John's daughter. Lucinda, would be living with her granduncle.³² In the census of 1 June 1870 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, John F. Bricker, shown as John Bricker, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Jesse Bricker, Rebecca Bricker, Eli Bricker, Jamina Armintha Bricker, Sophia Bricker, David Bricker and Elizabeth Bricker. He is 60 years old and is shown as being born in Ohio. He is a farmer with real estate valued as $9000 and a personal estate at $900. Living with him is Elizabeth Bricker, but it is not known if this is his wife or a relative.³³ In the census of 17 June 1880 at Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, John F. Bricker, shown as John F. Bricker, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Lydia Sampsel, his daughter, Jamina Armintha Bricker, other, George Long. He is 69 years old and a retired farmer. He is shown as being born in Ohio and his parents being born in Maryland. George Long, who is living in this household, marries his daughter, Armintha, the following year.⁴

     John F. Bricker died on 4 April 1886 in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, at age 75. He was a Democrat and was a member of the German Reformed Church. He held the office of deacon in the Church for many years. His home place was greatly improved during his life by the modern residence he erected in place of the old pioneer dwelling, the home of his birth and death.^34,5 He is buried in the St Jacob's Cemetery located in Lisbon, Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.³⁴

     Thomas Scott IV was born on 22 August 1820 in Carroll County, Ohio.³ He was the son of Charles Scott and Rebecca Scott.² In the 1840 census in Union Township, Carroll County, Ohio, Thomas Scott IV is assumed to be enumerated with Rebecca Scott.⁴

     Thomas Scott IV married Sarah Scott on 20 June 1850.⁵ In the census of 26 July 1850 at Monroe Township, Carroll County, Ohio, Thomas Scott IV, shown as Thos Scott, is listed as the head of a household which includes the following household member; Sarah Scott. He is 30 years old, a farmer with $1000 in real property value. He was born in Pennsylvania.⁶

     Thomas Scott IV married Catharine Huffman on 12 September 1866.⁵

     Thomas Scott IV died on 27 October 1901 in Harrison Township, Carroll County, Ohio, at age 81.³ He is buried in the Union Valley Cemetery located in Rose Township, Carroll County, Ohio.³

     Eva Worman was born on 20 February 1771.^4,5 She was the daughter of Jacob Worman.³

     Eva Worman married Henry Bricker, son of John Bricker and Nancy Boyer, circa 1804 in Maryland.^6,7 In 1804, Eva and Henry moved to Little Beaver, Pennsylvania. Shortly after their marraige, they moved. Henry worked at his trade of blacksmithing for the fall and and winter, but then moved again.⁸

     In 1805, Henry and Eva moved to Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. They were among the earliest settlers of a wilderness section, where the nearest neighbor was six miles away. Henry's parents moved to Columbiana County also about three years after Henry and Eva.

     According to Columbiana County Chapter Genealogical Society; Centre Township (Range 3, township 14) is hilly and the northern part of the township is more fertile than the southern. The inhabitants were principally from Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland, and the religions are mainly Presbyterian and German Lutheran. In 1803, the population was 543.⁸

      In 1805 their daughter, Lydia Bricker, was born in Ohio.⁹ On 12 December 1807 their son, Conrad Bricker, was born in Ohio.¹⁰

     In 1808, an unknown person and John moved to Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. John and Nancy Bricker moved with their family. It appears that their son, Henry and his wife Eva, moved a few years before them. It also is unknown, if their daughter, Sally, who married John Bender, moved with them or stayed in Maryland.¹¹ In 1809 their daughter, Catharine Bricker, was born in Ohio.^12,13 Henry Bricker has not been found on the census of 1810. The census for Columbiana County, Ohio are not available, they were burned years ago. On 23 August 1810 their son, John F. Bricker, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio.^14,15,16 On 31 May their daughter, Nancy Bricker, was born. The year she was born in not known. She was probably named after Henry's mother.¹⁷ On 13 January 1813 their son, Henry Bricker, was born.^18,19,20 On 14 May 1815 their daughter, Eve Bricker, was born.^21,22 On 31 May 1817 their daughter, Anna Bricker, was born.²³ Their daughter, Magdalena Bricker, was born, but the date is unknown; It is assumed that she is one of the females listed in the 1830 census as between the age of 5 and 9 years old.^24,25 In the 1820 census in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Eva Worman is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Bricker.²⁶ In the 1830 census in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Eva Worman is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Bricker.²⁵

     Eva Worman died on 27 March 1839 in Columbiana County, Ohio, at age 68.^27,5 She was survived by her husband, Henry. She is buried in the St Jacob's Cemetery located in Lisbon, Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Her grave stone in the photo is the back left, short stone.^27,5

     Rebecca Burger was born on 11 August 1803 in Ohio. Her ancestors came from Germany.^4,5

     Rebecca Burger married John F. Bricker, son of Henry Bricker and Eva Worman, on 28 March 1833.^6,5 In January 1834 their son, George Washington Bricker, was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio.^7,8,9 Their second child, Jacob, was born after 1834.⁸ Their fourth child, Henry, was born on 12 January 1837 in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio; He was born in the log cabin that was the birth place of his father also.^10,11,12,13 Their fifth child, Sophia, was born on 16 May 1838 in Ohio.^1,14 Their sixth child, Nancy, was born on 27 January 1840 in Ohio.^15,16,17 In the 1840 census in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Rebecca Burger is assumed to be enumerated with John F. Bricker.¹⁸ Their seventh child, David, was born on 21 August 1841 in Columbiana County, Ohio.^1,19,20 Their eighth child, Lydia Ann, was born in 1843 in Ohio.^21,22,23 Their ninth child, Catharine, was born on 7 April 1845 in Ohio.^1,24 Their tenth child, Daniel, was born on 29 November 1846 in Ohio.²⁵ Their third child, John William, was born on 12 March 1850.²⁶ In the census of 20 September 1850 in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Rebecca appears in the household of John F. Bricker as Rebecca Bricker. She is 38 years old and was born in Ohio.¹

     Rebecca Burger died on 26 March 1851 at age 47.^4,27 She is buried in the St Jacob's Cemetery located in Lisbon, Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.^4,27 She was survived by her husband, John Bricker, and many of her children.

     George Washington Bricker was born in January 1834 in New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio.^4,2,5 He was the son of John F. Bricker and Rebecca Burger.^1,3 In the 1840 census in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, George Washington Bricker is assumed to be enumerated with John F. Bricker.⁶ In the census of 20 September 1850 in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, George appears in the household of John F. Bricker as Geo Bricker. He is thirteen years old and was born in Ohio.¹ George Washington Bricker survived the death of his mother, Rebecca Burger, who died on 26 March 1851.

     George Washington Bricker married Elvira Shelner on 25 August 1855. They were blessed to have eight children.^4,7 In the census of 17 June 1860 at Swan Township, Noble County, Indiana, George Washington Bricker, shown as George W. Bricker, appears as a head of a household which include the following household member; Elvira Bricker. He is 25 years old, a farmer with real estate valued at $1125, and was born in Ohio. Also living in his household is Rebecca E. Bricker, age 3, born in New York, and Elvira C., age 4, born in Indiana. He is living next to Henry Bricker, age 22.⁸ George Washington Bricker was living at Swan Township, Noble County, Indiana, at the time of the death of his brother, Henry Bricker, on 12 December 1912.⁹

     George Washington Bricker died on 28 January 1916 in Swan Township, Noble County, Indiana, of complication of diseases.. He was in early life a wagon maker. He came to Indiana in the early pioneer days, enduring the many hardships and privations only known to the early settlers.^4,7 He is buried in the Swan Cemetery located in Noble County, Indiana. Also buried at this cemetery is his wife Elvira and children, Sophia, John, James, Ester, and Ellan.^4,7

     OBITUARY: Bricker, George Washington, one of the pioneer residents of Noble County, passed to the great beyond at his home in Swan at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning from a complication of diseases. He was born near New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1834, and departed this life Jan. 28, 1916, aged 82 years and 15 days. He was the eldest son of John and Rebecca Bricker in a family of 15 children. He was in early life a wagon maker. He came to Indiana in the early pioneer days, enduring the many hardships and privations only known to the early settlers. He was married to Miss Alvira Shelner Aug. 25, 1855 and they were blessed in their home with eight children, five of whom with their mother have preceded the father in death. The living are Mrs. Alice Erickson, LaOtto, Mrs. Ida Cummings, Toronto, Can., and Mrs. Mae Bolton, Swan, who has lived at home and lovingly cared for her parents in their decling years. He leaves seven grandchildren, threee great-grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister. He was confirmed in the St. Jacob's Reformed Church at the age of 14 years, and after marriage he united with the church at Bethlehem. He often expressed a desire to "go home" and be with loved ones. Funeral was at the Swan M. E. Church Jan 30, 1916. 2-2-1916.⁷

     Jacob Bricker was born after 1834.² He was the son of John F. Bricker and Rebecca Burger.¹

     Jacob Bricker died before 1912.³

     Sophia Bricker was born on 16 May 1838 in Ohio.^1,3 She was the daughter of John F. Bricker and Rebecca Burger.^1,2 In the 1840 census in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Sophia Bricker is assumed to be enumerated with John F. Bricker.⁴ In the census of 20 September 1850 in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Sophia appears in the household of John F. Bricker as Sophia Bricker. She is ten and was born in Ohio.¹ In the census of 22 June 1860 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Sophia appears in the household of John F. Bricker as Sophia Bricker. She is 21 years old.⁵

     Sophia Bricker married William Grover after 1870.⁶ In the census of 1 June 1870 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Sophia appears in the household of John F. Bricker as Sophia Bricker. She is 34 years old, a school techer, and was born in Ohio.⁷

     Sophia Bricker died before 1899 in Boone, Boone County, Iowa.^8,9

     Nancy Bricker was born on 27 January 1840 in Ohio.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of John F. Bricker and Rebecca Burger.^1,2 In the 1840 census in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nancy Bricker is assumed to be enumerated with John F. Bricker.⁶ In the census of 20 September 1850 in Centre Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nancy appears in the household of John F. Bricker as Nancy Bricker. She is ten years old and was born in Ohio.¹

     Nancy Bricker married Joseph Brinker on 16 March 1858.^7,8,9,10 In the census of 22 June 1860 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nancy appears in the household of Joseph Brinker as Nancy Brinker. She is 21 years old and was born in Ohio.⁷ In the census of 14 June 1880 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, Nancy appears in the household of Joseph Brinker as Nancy Brinker. She is 40 years old and was born in Ohio, as were her parents. She is keeping house.¹¹ In the census of 27 April 1910 in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, she is listed in the household and as the mother of George O. Brinker. Her name appears as Nancy Brinker. She is 70 years old, a widow, and was born in Ohio. The number of children living and dead are not recorded.¹² Nancy Bricker survived the death of her brother, Henry Bricker, who died on 11 December 1912 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio.¹³

     Nancy Bricker died after 1912.