Fourth Generation (Continued)
Family of William (Billy) HICKAM Jr. (7) & Susanna ERTON

12. Silas HICKAM Sr. (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born in 1803 in Knox County, Kentucky. Silas died in Jackson County, Illinois, on August 14, 1844; he was 41.

In the 1810 Knox County, Kentucky census, Silas was age 7 born in 1803 in Union County, Illinois
In the 1818 census Silas was 15 years old and born in 1803.
Silas was 2nd lieutenant in the Black Hawk War in H. Jenkins Company from June 16, 1832 to August 10, 1832 in Jackson County, Illinois. Black Hawk was the leader of the Fox and Sacs Indians.
Silas and Mary went to Missouri in 1860 and returned to Illinois after the Civil War.
Silas had race horses and it is believed he died by being kicked in the head by one of his horses.
Most of the children's names and dates are from Anna Belle Tittsworth.

In 1820 when Silas was 17, he married Mary Catherine ALDRIDGE, F, in Jackson County, Illinois. Born in 1807 in Kentucky. Mary Catherine died in Illinois in 1850; she was 43. Buried in Jerusalem Christian Church Cem. Pomona, IL.

They had the following children:
i. George, M.
22 ii. Thomas, M (1825-1854)
iii. Nancy Jane, F. Born in 1828 in Illinois.
On March 5, 1845 when Nancy Jane was 17, she married Vardimon H. SMITH, M, in Jackson County, Illinois. Born in 1822 in Kentucky.
iv. Lydia, F. Born in 1830 in Illinois.
On April 13, 1845 when Lydia was 15, she married Austin C. SMITH, M, in Jackson County, Illinois.
23 v. Silas, M (1832-1905)
vi. Elizabeth, F. Born in 1833 in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Illinois. Elizabeth died in Carterville, Williamson Co., Illinois, in 1897; she was 64.
On January 2, 1848 when Elizabeth was 15, she first married Isaac JACKSON, M, in Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois.
On April 25, 1853 when Elizabeth was 20, she second married William BELTZ, M, in Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois.
vii. Mary (Kesiah), F. Born on February 2, 1835.
.....All of the people below are living in the same household. The handwriting is very hard to read and this is my best guess.
1850 Census - Jackson County, Illinois
#157 160
...V.G. Tope Age 28 M-Farmer-Born in IL-Note: Husband of Mary (Kesiah) Hickam listed below.
........Fany Tope Age 43 F-Born in KY-Note: Ditto marks indicate last name Tope. Perhaps mother of V.G.
........Francis Tope Age 2 M-Born in IL-Note: Ditto marks indicate last name Tope. May be child of V.G. Tope and Mary (Kesiah) Hickam, although she would have had to be 13 when Francis was born.
........Sylvistor Tope - Age 1 M-Born in IL-Note: May be Child of V.G. Tope and Mary (Kesiah).
........Elizabeth Age 19 F-Born in IL-Note: Also ditto marks for a Tope name, but might be daughter of Silas Sr.
........Silas Hickam Age 18 M-Either Laborer or Farmer(can't read the writing)-Born in IL Note: Silas Hickam Jr.
........Kesiah Hickam Age 15 F-Born in IL-Note: Mary, daughter of Silas Sr.
........Amelia Hickam Age 14 F-Born in IL-Note: Daughter of Silas Sr.
........Curtis Hickam Age 13 M-Born in IL-Note: Son of Silas Sr.
........William Hickam Age 11 M-Born in IL-Note: Son of Silas Sr.
........Samuel Hickam Age 8 M-Born in IL-Note: Son of Silas Sr.
........Lindolph Hickam Age 7 M-Born in IL-Note: Son of Silas Sr.
........R. Jackson Age 1 F-Born in IL-Note: Not sure where she belongs. Silas Sr. was dead before her birth.

On April 9, 1846 when Mary (Kesiah) was 11, she married Vancent G. TOPE, M, in Jackson County, Illinois. Born about 1822 in Illinois.
viii. Amelia, F. Born in 1836 in Jackson County, Illinois.
On December 21, 1852 when Amelia was 16, she married Daniel FRANKLIN, M, in Jackson County, Illinois.
ix. Curtis Harrison, M. Born in 1837 in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Illinois. Curtis Harrison died on December 16, 1911; he was 74. Buried in Old Hickam home place 3 miles west of Carbondale.
On January 21, 1864 when Curtis Harrison was 27, he married Sarah Emeline SWAUR, F, in Jackson County, Illinois. Born in October 1838 in Tennessee.
x. John William (J.W.), M. Born in 1838 in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Illinois.
J. W. Hickam lived in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was unmarried.
24 xi. Samuel, M (1843-1910)
25 xii. Lindolph (Adolph), M (~1844->1911)

13. William HICKAM Jr. (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born on April 30, 1807 in Abingdon, Washington Co. VA or KY. William died in On the plains in route to California., on September 11, 1852; he was 45.

From Mildred Hickam McDow: Married by Joseph Hickam, J.P. Estate case #269A, California, Cole Co., MO.

On December 28, 1830 when William was 23, he married Phoebe SMITH, F, in Columbia, Boone Co., MO. Born about 1810 in Virginia. Phoebe died in Moniteau Co, MO., on November 23, 1891; she was 81. Buried in Old Lebanon Cemetery North of McGirk, MO.

They had the following children:
26 i. James Polk, M (1849-1935)
ii. Jinetta or Gennett(e), F. Born in 1832 in Moniteau Co, MO.
Jinetta or Gennett(e) first married John JONES, M.
On August 20, 1852 when Jinetta or Gennett(e) was 20, she second married James S. CRUM, M, in Moniteau Co, MO.
iii. Adaline, F. Born in 1834 in Moniteau Co, MO.
On January 5, 1865 when Adaline was 31, she married Samuel H. STROTHER, M, in Moniteau Co, MO.
iv. Kishiah, F. Born about 1836 in Moniteau Co, MO.
Kishiah married John HUFF, M.
v. Frances M., F. Born on June 1, 1838 in Moniteau Co, MO. Frances M. died in Moniteau Co, MO., on June 13, 1861; she was 23.
27 vi. William Jackson, M (1841-1921)
28 vii. Samuel Harden, M (1844-)
viii. Susan, F. Born on July 30, 1847 in Moniteau Co, MO. Susan died in Walker, Vernon Co., MO., on January 10, 1940; she was 92.
On March 29, 1868 when Susan was 20, she married Melton Pemberton VIVIAN, M, in Fayette, Howard, Co., MO.

14. George Hugh HICKAM (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born on November 4, 1807. George Hugh died in Wilton, Boone Co., Missouri, on January 6, 1880; he was 72.

On March 23, 1830 when George Hugh was 22, he first married Naomi SMITH, F, in Wilton, Boone Co., Missouri. Born about 1810. Naomi died in Missori after 1840; she was 30.

On October 13, 1844 when George Hugh was 36, he second married Minerva JOHNSON, F, in Boone Co., Missouri. Buried in Goshen Cemetery.

They had the following children:
29 i. James S., M (~1845-)
ii. Lucy, F.
iii. William S., M.

15. Jacob HICKAM (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born in 1812 in Ipava, Fulton County, Illinois. Jacob died in Marion, Cole County, Missouri, on June 22, 1851; he was 39. Buried in Old Marion Cemetery.

On June 27, 1833 when Jacob was 21, he married Elizabeth EASLEY, F, in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Born in Kentucky.

They had the following children:
i. Sarah, F. Born about 1839.
ii. Owen, M. Born about 1841.
iii. Elizabeth, F. Born about 1843.
iv. James, M. Born about 1845.
v. William, M. Born about 1847.
vi. Hildry (Huldry), F. Born about 1849.

16. John HICKAM (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born on April 22, 1813 in Ipava, Fulton County, Illinois. John died in Marion, Cole County, Missouri, on November 18, 1856; he was 43. Buried in Old Marion Cemetery.

On August 6, 1834 when John was 21, he first married Lucinda COLLIER, F, in Columbia, Missouri.

They had the following children:
30 i. James S., M (1835-)
ii. Thomas, M. Born about 1837.
iii. Margaret, F. Born about 1838.
iv. Wilson, M. Born about 1841.
v. Manerva, F. Born about 1841.
31 vi. George Washington, M (~1848-)

About 1850 when John was 36, he second married Mary Livanna TAGGART, F. Born about 1815. Buried in Old Marion Cemetery.

They had one child:
32 i. George Washington, M (1848-1923)

17. Joseph HICKAM (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born on December 21, 1816 in Ipava, Fulton County, Illinois. Joseph died in Cooper County, Missouri, on February 23, 1889; he was 72. Buried in Hickam Cem. Lupus, Moniteau, Co., MO.

On August 30, 1838 when Joseph was 21, he married Susan Ella TEETER, F, in Columbia, Missouri. Born on September 3, 1821 in Boone County, Missouri. Susan Ella died in Cooper County, Missouri, on February 25, 1889; she was 67. Buried in Hickam Cem. Lupus, Moniteau, Co., MO.

They had the following children:
i. S.W., M. Born about 1840.
ii. John L., M. Born about 1843.
iii. Manerva, F. Born about 1844.
iv. Garper, M. Born about 1847.
v. Nancy, F. Born about 1848.
vi. Susan, F. Born about 1851.
Susan married ? STEVENS, M.
vii. Samuel, M. Born about 1852.
viii. Hetta, F. Born about 1855.
33 ix. Shelby, M (1857-)
x. Joseph, M. Born about 1858.
34 xi. James, M (1861-)
xii. M., F. Born about 1864.

18. Owen Colonel HICKAM (William (Billy)3, Richard2, William1), M. Born on July 17, 1821 in Franklin County, Illinois. Owen Colonel died in Marion, Cole Co., Missouri, on June 1, 1867; he was 45.

On December 16, 1841 when Owen Colonel was 20, he first married Abigail (Abby) HARMON, F, in Jefferson City, Cole Co., Missouri. Born in 1824 in Missouri.

They had the following children:
35 i. James Hamilton, M (1842-1924)
ii. Nancy Jane, F. Born about 1843.
iii. Missouri Catherine (Caroline), F. Born about 1846.
iv. Mandelia, F. Born about 1848 in Missouri.
Mandelia married Joseph R. McKEE, M.
v. Joseph F., M. Born about 1852 in Texas.

On July 12, 1854 when Owen Colonel was 32, he second married Lucinda BLEDSOE, F, in Columbia, Missouri.

They had the following children:
i. Robert, M. Born about 1857.
ii. Alonzo R., M. Born about 1859.
iii. Henrietta, F. Born about 1860.
iv. Serpta, F.
v. Colonel Conathan, M.
vi. Owen Fountaine, M.
vii. Mary Etta, F.
viii. William Stephen, M.
ix. Clifton, M.
x. Edward, M. Born about 1866.

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