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Pickens Family

mpickens11 — 2012-05-23 15:41:04Z

Please contact me if you have any information on the African American Pickens family. Im trying to track from where the Pickens family originated from. My great grandparents were the late James and Fannie Mae Taylor Pickens. They were from Tennessee. Hope this helps.

Re: Norma Jean PICKENS d. 17 December 1945 - Clay County, MO

Lamy3sons — 2012-05-07 16:56:37Z

You have the correct info. This was my sister that died before I was born. Hershel Hugh Pickens, Sr. & Cleo Beatrice Pickens were my parents. I have several pics of her.

Re: Pickens Pro's Please Help

Dmeans865 — 2012-04-23 22:22:12Z

I am Dan Means and I have some info on your/our family.
I have a private website - dansfamilytrees.tribalpages.com

It might answer your question and you might be able to fill in some blanks.

Re: Parents of John William Pickens and Docia Boatwright

Mauied85 — 2012-03-06 20:40:24Z

1860 Census, Polk Co, Arkansas: Dosha b.1850 with sisters-- Celia (Sanderson)b.1843, Louisa Catharine (Caddell) b. 1846 and Ruth Ann (Stuckey) b. 1856. All born in Alabama. Parents= John Boatwright b. 1815 SC and Louisa Boatwright b. 1825 Alabama. My GG-grandmother is Celia. I have been researching all her sisters.(Dosha's name is spelled so many different ways) But this I know to be true, Dosha Pickens was widowed BEFORE 1910. IN 1910 she is with my G-grandmother Her Niece: Viola Sanderson Matthews in Limstone Co. IN 1920 with daughter Hulda Willson in Limestone Co. IN 1930 she is with son Larkin (who was widowed btw 1915-1920 and is remarried). She is 81. She dies in 1934 in Limestone Co. TX

Re: Pickens, Orville, William M. - Update

smanning0918 — 2012-02-02 20:42:40Z

Hi Wayne. I am Shelly Manning and my Grandmother was Hazel E. Pickens, your Grandfathers sister. My grandma was born in Ottumwa, IA 12/29/1907.
The information I have is that William M and Hannah Jeanette Mooney Pickens had the following children:
Tracy Ann
Wealtha
Foster
Orville
Russell
Stanley
Hazel
Jeanette

Re: Pickens

jpickens161 — 2011-11-07 01:35:06Z

That same George Pickens (1805-1884) is my GG grandfather. I am descended from Vestalina's brother George P.

Do you have any information on the parents of George Pickens? I believe they were Samuel Pickens and Sophia Siver, but have no proof?

Re: Looking info or relatives of James Edgar Pickens/ J Edgar Pickens

jtmclean78 — 2011-10-17 10:17:33Z

Is this the same James Edgar that married Anna Lee PARKER. James probably from Tennessee?

Re: Joseph Pickens

pathdenver — 2011-10-16 22:26:15Z

FamilySearch.org
Illinois Deaths
b. 1 Jan 1858
d. 22 Jun 1927

Joseph Pickens

atb123 — 2011-10-10 05:37:50Z

I have this newspaper obituary as follows.
Watseka Illinois Friday, June ?
Watseka Mourns The Passing Of Worthy Citizen

The death of Joseph Pickens, well known and respected Watseka plumber after a plucky struggle for life following two operations, despite the handicap of age, caused a general expression of sorrow from the people of the vicinity. Death occurred at the Iroquois Hospital, Wednesday evening, June 22, at about 4:40 o’clock.

Mr. Pickens, in his younger days, was a picture of stalwart manhood, proof against ill health. In later years, however, he began to fail until his condition became so serious that he was taken to the hospital where two operations were preformed for obstruction of the bowels.

Joseph Lee Pickens was born on a farm near Crescent City, January 1, 1858. Since his father and mother both died when he was but a child, their names have been lost from record. He spent his youth with relatives in that vicinity and about 1883 he was united in marriage with Emma Mae Flesher. Four children were born to this union: Earl, who passed away about six years ago, Fay of Watseka, Birdella of LaFayette, Ind., and Verner, who died in infancy.

Mrs.Pickens was called by death July 4, 1890, and in 1907 Mr. Pickens remarried to Mrs. Lena Martin who survives. Three children were born to this marriage, Joseph Jr., and twin daughters, Norma and Naomi, all of whom reside at home. Mr. Pickens is also survived by one half-brother, Charles A. Fletcher of Pearshall, Colorado, and by two step children, William M. Martin of Watseka and Mrs. Stella Martin Reeder of Chicago.

Mr. Pickens, after his first marriage, was engaged in farming near Crescent City for a number of years. About 1897, he moved to Watseka where he found occupation as a plumber, and served capably as city plumber for a number of years.

Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Watseka Christian Church, conducted by Rev. R. N. Cloyd. Interment will be made in the Flesher cemetery near Crescent City.

Does anyone know what year Joseph Pickens died?

Re: LeRoy Pickens

srsmchp2 — 2011-10-07 21:31:00Z

Hi, I just recently started the genealogy of the Pickens family and have been looking for info on Leroy Pickens, as he was my husbands' g g grandfather also. I realize yours is an old posting, but if you should happen to see this, please contact me

Vincent L. Pickens of Spokane, WA 1944

drbrownlee — 2011-10-03 05:31:03Z

Vincent is pictured as a flight cadet in the yearbook of the 44-E Class at Hicks Field in Fort Worth, Texas. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching family.

Tom Pickens leaps from crahing train, Mobile, Alabama 1911

charbmoore1 — 2011-09-22 12:13:18Z

From the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper

Thursday, Sept. 21, 1911

• “When the swift approach of a train of cars made a smash-up seem inevitable in the freight yard of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, near the terminal station, a hostler, Tom Pickens, in charge of a Southern railway switch engine, threw open the throttle, leaped from the cab, and the locomotive tore through the yard, finally leaving the rails at the roundhouse and burying its nose in the bank of a deep ditch.”

Not my line, just sharing.

Hodge Pickens of Westover, TX 1921

drbrownlee — 2011-08-08 04:54:20Z

Hodge is pictured in the 1921 Pedagog, yearbook of Southwest Texas Normal College in San Marcos, Texas, and is a freshman. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Looking info or relatives of James Edgar Pickens/ J Edgar Pickens

rpwife247 — 2011-08-01 04:07:47Z

I am trying to locate and trace the Pickens tree. My grandpa, James Edgar Pickens died when my dad was only 5 years old so do not know a lot of the family history on this side of the family. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Re: Joseph & Josephine Pickens, Ohio

pskarpher — 2011-07-31 18:19:24Z

Joseph & Josephine, along with several of their children, are listed in the 1850 census in Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio. I have Joseph born about 1819, probably in Meigs County, to one of the 7 sons (James, Samuel, Thompson, Andrew John, Robert, William, and David) of John Pickens, born 1852 in Ballymoney Parish, County Antrim, Ireland. John was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. My rough guess is that Joseph may have been the son of David & Sarah (Anderson) Pickens, possibly born about 1819 in Meigs County. I concur with you on their children, although I also have a Bart F. (1861)and a Julia (1865).

I have Joseph marrying Samantha Moore on 9/1/1869 in Gallia County, Ohio. Joseph & Samantha are shown in the 1880 census in Rome Township, Lawrence County, Ohio. They may have had 4 children (Benjamin, Ella, John, & Joseph).

I hope this info is of help to you.

Re: Looking for info on my gggrandfather

amkelly2004 — 2011-07-31 16:34:50Z

Do you have a year that he was born, even estimate is good.

Re: Looking for info on Susie Hawkins Pickens

vindork — 2011-07-19 23:50:03Z

Would love to talk with you and share info. You can e-mail directly at vindork@yahoo.com.

Re: Looking for info on Susie Hawkins Pickens

aduke0466 — 2011-07-19 00:11:37Z

I'm also looking for more details on Susie Hawkins Pickens. I have uncovered quite a few details. If you're still searching maybe we can share information.

Re: Samuel T. & Jane Pickens 1880 Ohio Census Correction

Melissa_Pickens_914 — 2011-05-31 13:09:06Z

This sounds like a cross of some similar but different information.

The Samuel & Jane Pickens that I have been tracing have the following children:
Johnathan C
Thomas M
Ellen A
William M
Richard A
James
Julius
All the children (and their mother, Jane) were born in North Carolina. Samuel's records show he was born in Alabama (Census records 1850 - 1870). The 1850 Census shows specifically Madison, Alabama.

The 1880 Census shows Samuel born in Ohio, but Jane & the remaining 4 children still report as being born in N.C.

So, with the history only reporting to Ohio in the latter part of Samuel's life, this may not be the same Samuel Pickens that you have traced.

I'm sure there is a connection since they are traced here in Ohio!

Let me know if you have any additional information that might connect any information.

Thanks!

PICKENS James D. - Franklin County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-05-05 04:33:36Z

PICKENS James D. Pickens, 97, of Westerville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
Retired from the State of Ohio with 50 years service as a Professional Engineer at The Ohio State University and O.D.O.T. Central Office.
Member or officer of various organizations including the Amalthea Historical Society, Ohio Historical Society, Conestoga, Inniswood Garden Society, Franklin County Professional Engineers, Opera of Columbus, The Impresarios, Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Riversmen, Franklin County O.S.U. Alumni Association, National Model Railroad Association, Ohio Society of Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Supporter of the arts in Columbus including Columbus Symphony Orchrestra, The Jazz Arts Group and Broadway Columbus. Supporter of numerous charities.
James enjoyed tennis, horseshoes, trains and was an avid OSU football and basketball fan.
Preceded in death by parents, wife of 52 years, Claudia D. Pickens. Survived by daughter, Lisa Pickens (Jaime) Silva of Westerville, Ohio; sister, Mrs. John R. Lee of Racine, OHIO; numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 12Noon-2 p.m., where service will be held at 2 p.m. Pastor Ed Deming officiating.
Private interment will be held at a later date.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from May 5 to May 6, 2011

George Pickens born 1799

shannonpickens1 — 2011-05-04 02:30:06Z

Looking for my 2xG-GF, born about 1799 possibly in Vermont but lived in Ontario, Canada. His wife was Clarissa (surname unknown), and their children were Cordelia, George and Joshua Murray all born between 1838 and 1848. If anyone has any info on this line I'd love to hear from you!

PICKENS Johnnie Jr - Vietnam Wall section 10W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-25 01:50:04Z

PICKENS Johnnie Jr - Vietnam Wall section 10W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,674 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Pickens/Barker

ninjajill01 — 2011-04-22 18:40:08Z

I have just started getting into this area. Need help with Jasper Newton Line father and mother. I am also trying to understand the Isabella Pickens/Brame situation. Why Elizabeth and Isabella both kept Pickens last names. Can't locate any marriage docs. I am also trying to locate burials on Jasper or Elizabeth. Both died in Arkansas.

Re: Samuel T. & Jane Pickens 1880 Ohio Census Correction

debbierobinett74 — 2011-04-09 04:16:33Z

Hi Melissa, my grandfather was Dougal P. Pickens son of William and Celia Pickens. Samuel's father was John Pickens married Nancy Carlisle in Ross county 1805Mar 14 by Wm Creighton. Nancy was the daughter of Andrew Carlisle his will can be forund in Ross county 1821. John died sometine around 17 April 1818 ( Ross County case 6006)and Nancy remarried Rev. William White 24 Feb. 1825. Ross County, Ohio Vol GC pg 018. You can find Vol 20-273-278 Ross County Court House seversl pages on her, when she remarried Mr. White had to sign he would not take her estate and it would go to the children. The case papers 6013 Ross County list Nancy guardian of children Elizabeth age 15, Samuel, Mary Ann Pickens and Andrew Pickens dated 18 March 1814.

I hope this fills in some of the missing pieces.
debbierobinett74@gmail.com

Re: Samuel T. & Jane Pickens 1880 Ohio Census Correction

Melissa_Pickens_914 — 2011-03-28 14:19:27Z

Hi Patricia,

My husband is of the same decent (Samuel, William, John M.) but his grandfather was John Franklin, Richard "Dick" William's brother.

I've had some difficulty with Samuel's search. I've found him listed as Samuel A and Samuel T but nothing leading to who his parents were. Also, on two different census records I found where he was listed as born in Madison, Alabama (1850 Census) and in Ohio (1880 Census).

Unfortunately, this time-frame (Samuel being being born in the early 1800's) makes it more challenging to find additional family members (brothers & sisters) to aid in the results of finding the names of the parents as well, but, I keep searching in hopes to finding additional connections.

Re: Samuel T. & Jane Pickens 1880 Ohio Census Correction

PatriciaCanup — 2011-03-26 21:03:59Z

Dear, Melissa,
I am a descendant of Samuel aned Jane Pickens. [Samuel, William S., John Mac, Richard William (my father)]. I can't find Samuel's parents. I had him down as Samuel A. Pickens, so maybe I will have better luck with Samuel T. If you have any information, it would be very helpful, and I would be glad to share all my info. Thanks,
Patti Pickens Canup

William Pickens

ReeseSpicer42 — 2011-03-15 04:43:42Z

Elias Pickens, (b. 1800, New Jersey – d. 1888 Indiana) married Jemima Wimmer, (b. 1805 Pennsylvania, d. 1848 Indiana.) in Ross Twp, Butler, Ohio. In 1830 they were enumerated in Colerain, Hamilton, Ohio with 3 males under five years of age.

My Ancestor, William Pickens, b. 1828 Ohio, would qualify as one of these sons...............But then, there are 6 other families in 1830 Ohio who have at least one male under the age of five.
Thomas in Belmont County, James in Clermont County, William Jr. in Hamilton County (possibly connected to Elias and William Sr., also in Colerain, Hamilton County) and Jefferson, John and Joshua, all in Hocking County.

Since my ancestor is named William, I am leaning toward either Elias or William Jr., whom I believe are sons of William Sr. but I need a little help proving this.

I first found William in 1850 Noble County Indiana age 22 a laborer and labled a pauper, with wife Margaret Ann age 17. Both born in Ohio. They were found again in 1860 in Kosciusko Co., Indiana.
1870 found Margaret alone in Kosciusko Co. with children Henry, Delzina, and an 11 month old child who's name is unreadable. Delzina is my Ggreat grandmother.

I have tried to find William and Margaret's origins for a long time now and have had very little luck. I hope there is someone out there who may be able to shed enough light on this so I can at least see the end of the tunnel.

Believe me, any help at all will be greatly appreciated

Thank You

Reese Spicer
Idaho

PICKENS Gertrude Jeanette - Columbus, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-01-03 01:04:47Z

PICKENS Gertrude Jeanette Pickens, 83, Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette was born in Columbus, OHIO, December 21, 1927, to McGary Williams and Ellen Lucille Mathias and is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Janet L. (Fred) Abercrombie, son James M. Pickens, granddaughter Jajuanna L. Pickens.

Survivors include her daughters, Judy (Larry) Grinston, Joyce Pickens, Jeannine Shippen, Janetta Pickens, Jeriene Pickens; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jeanette worked at OSU as a dietician for 10 years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2010, 1011 a.m. at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road, Columbus, OH 43224 with the Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m.. Apostle LaFayette Scales will officiate.
Entombment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com

Re: Capt. Joseph Pickens

sterrys193 — 2010-12-13 23:55:42Z

Bingo. Elanor Jane seems to be the connection. Replying directly also. Thank you.

Re: William S. Pickens, Anderson Co. circa 1820-1909

crgarrison19 — 2010-12-13 18:59:35Z

William Smith Pickens was my great-great grandfather (1823-1907) and you probably have stumbled on to the most unknown thing about him. He seems to have functioned as a banker in the northern part of Anderson county, especially after the war. I have dozens of mortgage type documents showing how he loaned money here and there, etc etc. He indeed is buried in Pickens Cemetery on our homeplace on Three and Twenty Rd. about 7 miles south of Easley. He's buried beside his 2nd wife, and his first wife is also in Pickens Cemetery. His oldest son, Robert Welborn Pickens is also there: he was last upper SC Confederate Veteran, dieing in 1948. I have pictures and if you'll send me particulars, I'll see if your interested parties are in any of WSP's "banking documents". If they are, I'll be happy to send them to you. They should be with their families, so to speak. Email:crgarrison@hughes.net

Re: Capt. Joseph Pickens

crgarrison19 — 2010-12-13 18:50:24Z

The data I have (which I think is probably true) shows Capt Joseph as an older brother of the General. Capt Joseph married a cousin, Eleanor Pickens, 1 Sep 1760 in the Waxhaws, probably a daughter of John and Eleanor (Baskin?) Pickens. John and Joseph's father (Andrew) were brothers. It appears that Joseph and Eleanor had Eleanor Jane ( ), Joseph Jr (probably the youngest son), John, Israel, Andrew, Ann, and William. I have very little info on these children but do have some. I assume you know Capt Joseph was killed in the Rev War 17 Jun 1781 at the siege of the fort at 96 (with Gen. Greene, and all his forces). But I do not know his burial site. Most everyone in my part of the world(northwest SC) is more interested in his more famous brother. Good to find someone interested in one of the neglected members of the family. If this is of help and more could be helpful, don't hesitate to email me with specifics and I'll be glad to reply: crgarrison@hughes.net

Re: Gov. Israel Pickens

crgarrison19 — 2010-12-13 18:40:45Z

Wow! Haven't heard from anyone of this branch of the family in a long time. The governor's grandfather and my 5thgreat grandfather (Robert) were brothers and came from Ireland (we think) to PA circa 1710-1720 (Mother, Father, and brothers and sisters we believe). Slowly but surely most of the children came south and wound up in NW South carolina, but seems like Israel wound up in western NC or maybe even TN.
So I'm acutally from Robert, but its good to hear from a "cousin". I know very little about Israel's branch, but if I can be of service, please ask: crgarrison@hughes.net

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

jbsqueeze — 2010-11-29 01:46:18Z

I would like to sit down and talk to you about your family to see what you know that could Help me with my Family tree.If I could come and see you or call or If you are comming to Atlanta maybe we could talk then.Thank you Sam

Hodge Pickens of San Marcos, TX 1922

drbrownlee — 2010-11-21 06:54:35Z

Hodge is pictured in the 1922 Pedagog, yearbook of Southwest Texas Normal College of San Marcos, Texas, and is a sophomore. I'm not kin but thought this might help some other researcher.

Re: Cinderella Pickens

osby2003 — 2010-11-14 00:20:14Z

FULLINGTON, Cindrella RUNNER-BENNETT
Born 09-02-1858 West Virginina
Died 12-02-1937 Buried in Rockbridge Cemetery Richland County Wisconsin

Married ________ Bennett. Aged 79Ys 3Ms 0Ds
Married Joseph A. Fullington on March 17, 1909.
Daughter of Elijah H. & Phoebe (Roush) Runner.

Re: Pickens that migrated from the South

Arli82 — 2010-11-06 03:42:49Z

What was your great grandmother name and what part of MS were they from?

Pickens in Arkansas

patty31764 — 2010-11-02 15:34:17Z

William H Pickens
Died July 1860, Bradley County Arkansas, wife was J A Pickens, several children who all later moved to Texas except Mary Pickens who married Simeon Snell and remained in Arkansas. I can't find anything but a death index on William H Pickens. J A pickens not in 1860 index, but the rest of the family is with Mary Pickens being head of household. Not sure who she is. If anyone has info I would greatly appreciate it.
Children are
Name Age from 1860 census, Eagle Bradley , Arkansas
Mary Pickens 36 -?
James Pickens 19
Mary Pickens 16
Harvey Pickens 14
Vant Pickens 12
Jane Pickens 10
Thomas Pickens 3

Re: Pickens, Samuel Ross, Jr.

kossegranny — 2010-10-28 19:00:08Z

Dear Pam, Zeno Pickens is my Great Great Great Grandfather. The only info I have on him is he was born in 1796 in North Carolina. He married Nancy Callen on 12/24/1840. He died in 1903. I don't know where they were living when they married or when he died. Hope this helps.

Re: Samuel Ross Pickens

kossegranny — 2010-10-28 18:49:51Z

Dear Pam, In response to your inquiry into the Pickens family, Samuel Ross was my great great grandfather. Minnie was my dear sweet grandmother. You can look at my family tree for further info. Lemons Family Tree. I am looking for info on Alabama Carolina Ziegler. She married Samuel Ross Pickens they married somewhere around 1878 is the info I have. It is confusing because Minnie was born 2/9/1876. She married Graham Steed Sanders in 2/14/1895. These Pickens are all my Great Uncles and Aunts. My mother was Vivian Lou Sanders born in 1905 to Minnie and Graham. If I can be of further help let me know.

Ed Pickens and Miles Pickens

smurfette952 — 2010-10-25 08:48:22Z

I am searching for Ed Pickens from Letart, Mason Co., WV and Miles Pickens from Morrland, OKLA. They are brothers to my great great grandfather. If any have information on them please contact me.

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

jbsqueeze — 2010-10-21 00:50:44Z

My Grand Father and his sister was on Gov.Franice plandtation and Iam just trying to find any info on him and his sister.Grand Father name is Henry and his sister name was Francis.any info would be helpful.Thank you for your help.

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

jbsqueeze — 2010-10-17 23:43:19Z

My Grand Father was a slave on Mr.F.Picken Plantation and we have no photo's of him plus he had a sister that we can not find any info on her all we found out was her first name(Francis) that all we have.My Grang Father Henry was one the founder member of our Home church. We are get ready to have our family reunion her in atlanta,and I wanted to go back to Mr.Picken home in South Carolina and meet with some of his family if any one is still there so they can tell us something about there family and may be some thing about ours. If you would like to talk more you can email me at(jbsqueeze@netster.com)and let know that you are part of Mr.Picken Family.Look to here back from you Sam

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

DeborahH2002 — 2010-10-17 13:51:20Z

I am the 5th Great Niece to General Andrew Pickens, I just left the family home in Clemson and was able to see the Pickens Museum in Pickens, SC. I took photos of the some of the info on Francis. Clemson University has a link about the Hopewell Plantation. They are also planning a reunion for the Pickens family for next Sept. 2011. Tell me what you are looking for I will give you what I can. I have many sets of research completed about our family!

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

jbsqueeze — 2010-10-16 22:58:56Z

If you have any photo's or any kind of paper work on some of the slave that Mr.Pickens had on his plantation would be helpful.Look to here back from you.If you email me at jbsqueeze@netster.com thank you for your help.Sam

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

jbsqueeze — 2010-10-09 02:00:34Z

Thank you for the info I hope that I can find what I am looking for.I would like to talk to you are someone in your Family to get more info if I could. I hope to find out some info on my grandfather if any one know any thing.

Re: Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

crgarrison19 — 2010-10-06 15:41:52Z

Andrew was the son of the famous South Carolina Revolutionary War Partisan leader, Gen. Andrew Pickens. Francis was Andrew Jr's son. If my memory is correct, Francis was the Governor of SC at the start or just before the start of the Civil War.
If you want more on this family, check my family tree (it is named Carl Robert Garrison), as it has dates, wives, children, etc, too many to repeat.
If I can be of further help, email me.
crgarrison@hughes.net

Family Bible

mulemule — 2010-09-13 22:25:14Z

I have info from the family Bible of Absalom Trentham of Georgia and it contains names and birth dates for many Pickens folks back to 1775. I need help identifying them and their relationship to the Trentham. Other names mentiond are Hall, Sims, Coffee, Smith. Will send full info to those interested. Contact me at jashatch1@frontiernet.net

Andrew & Francis Pickens from Edgefield SC

jbsqueeze — 2010-09-02 00:47:53Z

I am looking for infomation on Andrew Pickens II & Francis W.Pickens from Edgefield South Carolina.They were both Governor and my Grand Father was one of the Slave on there plantation and I am trying to find some information on them.Thank You for your Help.

Samuel Pickens (1824-1849) and Samuel Levi Pickens/Prudence Knowles

paulclarkusa — 2010-08-23 01:17:50Z

I am a descendant of Samuel Pickens, born 1824 in Bartholomew County, Indiana, 1824, and died in Davis County, Iowa, abt 1849. Married Sarah Ann Walker, 1842.

He is commonly considered the son of Samuel Levi Pickens and Prudence Knowles Pickens. My question is: why? What is the proof, documentation, etc? I'm not saying there isn't any, but it seems that someone supposed it and typed it up that way and everyone has played follow the leader since.

Is there any probate to make the connection? Are there any land records that document Samuel Levi and Prudence moving from Meigs County, Ohio, to Bartholomew County, Indiana, and then on to the Davis/Van Buren County line in southern Iowa? A few Pickens ended up in Davis/Van Buren, but I still don't see where anything is known for sure about how they all tie together.

Am I missing something?

Thanks!!!

Re: Afro-American Pickens

nicpicus — 2010-04-30 15:10:00Z

My father was a Pickens, born in Texas, and raised in California.