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Francis Asbury Pickens
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1. Francis Asbury Pickens was born on 22 Nov 1843 in Illinois, USA; died on 27 May 1939 in , San Diego Co, California, USA. Notes:
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Living with parents in 1860.
1860 census: South Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois
Francis W. Pickens 17 Illinois
Written as Pickins
1870 Census: Ottawa, LaSalle Co, Illinois
Frank Pickins, age 26, Farmer, bp IL
Mary E. Pickins, age 21, bp OH
Ella M. Pickins, age 1, bp IL
Prevous household to Martha Farsworth, age 77, bp VT
Following household was brother James and family.
1880 Census Place: South Ottawa, La Salle Co, Illinois
Household: Page Number 703B
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Frank PICKENS Self M Male W 36 IL Farmer MA MA
Mary PICKENS Wife M Female W 35 OH Keeping House PA OH
Maud PICKENS Dau S Female W 11 IL At School IL OH
Theadore PICKENS Son S Male W 9 IL At School IL OH
Girtey PICKENS Dau S Female W 7 IL At School IL OH
Florence PICKENS Dau S Female W 5 IL IL OH
Lizzie PICKENS Dau S Female W 3 IL IL OH
PICKENS Dau S Female W 1M OH IL PA
Mary HUTTON MotherL W Female W 60 OH Boarding --- ---
Note the census has Florence younger than sister Gertrude- Girtey
Note census has a baby girl born in 1880 that does not match family info, could this be Eva?
1900 Census: South Ottawa, LaSalle Co, Illinois
Frank Pickens, Nov 1843, age 56, m 32 yrs, bp IL, p's bp MA, Farmer
Mary Pickens, wife, Oct 1843,age 56, 9 births 8 living, bp OH, p's bp OH
Maude Pickens, dau, July 1871, age 28, single, bp IL
Theodore Pickens, son, Mar 1873, age 27, single, bp IL, Farm Laborer
Gertrude Pickens, dau, Jan 1878, age 22, single, bp IL
Elizabeth Pickens, dau, July 1879, age 20, single, bp IL, ?? Teacher
Arthur Pickens, son, Sept 1882, age 17, bp IL
Eva Pickens, dau, Aug 1884, age 15, bp IL
Daughter Florence is living and working for another household.
Note Mary stated 8 living children, I found only 7.
Note the birth years do not match family records.
1910 Census: South Ottawa, LaSalle Co, Illinois
Frank Pickens, age 67, m 43 yrs, bp IL, p's bp MA, own income
Mary B. Pickens, wife, age 67, 4 births 4 living, bp OH, p'ds bp OH
Maude Pickens, dau, age 39, single, bp IL
Theodore Pickens, son, age 37, single, bp IL, Farmer- gen farm
Gertrude Pickens, dau, age 33, single, bp IL, Dressmaker- in school
Elizabeth Pickens, dau, age 30, single, bp IL, Teacher- city school
1920 Census: San Diego, San Diego Co, California
Frank Pickens, age 76, widow, bp IL, p's bp MA
Maud E. Pickens, dau, age 50, single, bp IL, f's bp IL, m's bp OH
Gertrude Pickens, dau, age 43, single, bp IL, f's bp IL, m's bp OH
Elizabeth Pickens, age 42, bp IL, single, bp IL, f's bp IL, m's bp OH, teacher- grade school
1930 Census: San Diego, San Diego Co, California
Frank Pickens, age 86, bp IL
Maud E. Pickens, dau, age 60, single, bp IL
Gertrude Pickens, dau, age 54, single, bp IL
Elizabeth Pickens, dau, age 52, single, bp IL, teacher- public schoolFrancis married Mary Hutton on 8 Jan 1867 in Lasalle, Lasalle Co, Illinois, USA. Mary was born on 13 Oct 1843 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co, Ohio, USA; died in Jun 1911 in , San Diego Co, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Charles Pickens
was born in Oct 1868 in Illinois, USA; died in Oct 1868 in Illinois, USA.
- 3. Ella Maude Pickens
was born on 14 Jul 1869 in Illinois, USA; died on 28 Jun 1954 in , San Bernardino Co, California, USA.
- 4. Theodore Liscombe Pickens
was born on 7 Mar 1871 in Illinois, USA; died on 27 Feb 1924 in Ottawa, Lasalle Co, Illinois, USA.
- 5. Florence Ida Pickens
was born on 24 Mar 1873 in Illinois, USA; died on 28 Sep 1932.
- 6. Anna Pickens
was born on 26 Jan 1876 in Illinois, USA; died on 12 Jan 1959 in , San Diego Co, California, USA.
- 7. Elizabeth Pickens
was born on 28 Oct 1877 in Illinois, USA; died on 2 May 1971.
- 8. (Female) Pickens
was born about 1880 in Illinois, USA.
- 9. Arthur E. Pickens
was born on 14 Dec 1882 in Ottawa, Lasalle Co, Illinois, USA; died on 8 Dec 1970 in Sun City, Maricopa Co, Arizona, USA.
- 10. Eva Pickens
was born on 20 Mar 1884 in Illinois, USA; died after 1971.
- 2. Charles Pickens
Generation: 2
2. Charles Pickens (1.Francis1) was born in Oct 1868 in Illinois, USA; died in Oct 1868 in Illinois, USA.
Notes:
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3. Ella Maude Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 14 Jul 1869 in Illinois, USA; died on 28 Jun 1954 in , San Bernardino Co, California, USA.
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Calif Death Records
Maude died with her maiden nmae.
In 1900 census her birth date is July 1871.
Living with father in 1910, 1920, 1930.
1930 Census: San Diego, San Diego Co, California
Maud E. Pickens, dau, age 60, single, bp IL4. Theodore Liscombe Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 7 Mar 1871 in Illinois, USA; died on 27 Feb 1924 in Ottawa, Lasalle Co, Illinois, USA.
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Living with parents in 1900, 1910.
1900 Census: South Ottawa, LaSalle Co, Illinois
Theodore Pickens, son, Mar 1873, age 27, single, bp IL, Farm Laborer
1910 Census: South Ottawa, LaSalle Co, Illinois
Theodore Pickens, son, age 37, single, bp IL, Farmer- gen farm
Could not find in 1920 census.
Illinois Statewide Death Index, LaSalle Co5. Florence Ida Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 24 Mar 1873 in Illinois, USA; died on 28 Sep 1932.
Notes:
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
La Salle, LaSalle Co, Illinois
1900 Florence was living and working in another household
1910 Florence was living as a Niece in the household of Richard Farnsworth, a widower.
1920 Florence was living as a Niece in the household of Richard Farnsworth, a widower.
1930 Census: Ottawa, LaSalle, Ilinois
George L. Farnsworth, age 49, widow, m at age 36, bp IL, f's bp CAN, m's bp US, civil Engineer- county
Persis F. Pyle, sister, age 45, widow, m at age 29, bp IL, f's bp CAN, m's bp US
Florence I. Pickens, cousin, age 58, single, bp IL, f's bp CAN, m's bp US
George L. Farnsworth, son, age 12, bp IL, f's bp IN, m's bp IL
Helen J. Bollmeyer, mo-in-law, age 80, widow, m at age 27, bp CT, p's bp CAN6. Anna Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 26 Jan 1876 in Illinois, USA; died on 12 Jan 1959 in , San Diego Co, California, USA.
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Calif Death Records
Gertrude died with her maiden name.
Living with father in 1910, 1920, 1930.7. Elizabeth Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 28 Oct 1877 in Illinois, USA; died on 2 May 1971.
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Living with father in 1910, 1920, 1930.8. (Female) Pickens (1.Francis1) was born about 1880 in Illinois, USA.
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9. Arthur E. Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 14 Dec 1882 in Ottawa, Lasalle Co, Illinois, USA; died on 8 Dec 1970 in Sun City, Maricopa Co, Arizona, USA.
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
SSDI
Living with parents in 1900.
1900 Census: South Ottawa, LaSalle Co, Illinois
Arthur Pickens, son, Sept 1882, age 17, bp IL
Note the birth month does not match SSDI records.
Not living with parents in 1910, 1920.
1910 Census: 1-Wd, De Kalb, Dekalb Co, Illinois
Household of James & Florence Duncan, ages 25 & 27, m 2 yrs, bp IL
Arthur Pickens, roomer, age 27, single, bp IA, p's bp unknown, Telephone- manager
1920 Census: Peoria, Peoria Co, Illinois
Yale Hotel on South Jefferson St.
abt 25 lodgers, all men, ages 24- 62 yrs
Sarah Wil???, head, age unknown, widow, bp US, p's bp ENG
Arthur Pickens, age 35, single, bp IL, f's bp MA, m's bp OH, Salesman- Electric co
Note his paternal grfather's bp was MA.
1930 Census: Peoria, Peoria Co, Illinois
Arthur E. Pickens, age 46, m at age 36, bp IL, f's bp MA, m's bp OH, Sales Manager- electrics supplies
Florence M. Pickens, wife, age36, m at age 26, bp MO, f's bp GER, m's bp IRE
Arthur E. Jr Pickens, son, age 8, bp IL
Madeline B. Pickins, dau, age 4, bp IL
[Note in the 1900 census Florence's f's bp MO, m's bp IA,
her paternal gparents bp GER, maternal gparents bp IRE]Arthur married Florence Milz on 7 Dec 1920 in , Peoria Co, Illinois, USA. Florence (daughter of Henry Milz and Katherine (Unknown)) was born on 1 Apr 1894 in Peoria, Peoria Co, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Arthur Erastus Pickens
was born on 12 Apr 1922 in , Peoria Co, Illinois, USA.
- 12. Madeline B. Pickens
was born about 1926 in , Peoria Co, Illinois, USA.
- 11. Arthur Erastus Pickens
10. Eva Pickens (1.Francis1) was born on 20 Mar 1884 in Illinois, USA; died after 1971.
Notes:
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
1930 Census: Oak Park, Cook Co, Illinois
District 2264
Homer Nicoll, age 46, bp Iowa, p's bp Scotland, Physician
Eva Nicoll, age 44, bp IL
George Nicoll, age 17, bp IL
Mary Nicoll, age 14, bp IL
Nancy Nicoll, age 8, bp ILEva married Dr. Homer Nicoll. Homer was born on 20 Jun 1883 in Iowa, USA; died in Jun 1963 in Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. George Andrew Nicoll
was born on 18 Mar 1913 in Illinois, USA.
- 14. Mary Nicoll
was born on 4 Sep 1915 in Illinois, USA.
- 15. Nancy Nicoll
was born on 18 Sep 1921 in Illinois, USA.
- 13. George Andrew Nicoll
Generation: 3
11. Arthur Erastus Pickens (9.Arthur2, 1.Francis1) was born on 12 Apr 1922 in , Peoria Co, Illinois, USA.
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Living with parents in 1930.
1930 Census: Peoria, Peoria Co, Illinois
Arthur E. Pickens, Jr, son, age 8, bp ILArthur married Meta Jane Miethe. Meta was born on 11 Jun 1925 in Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
12. Madeline B. Pickens (9.Arthur2, 1.Francis1) was born about 1926 in , Peoria Co, Illinois, USA.
Notes:
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
1930 Census: Peoria, Peoria Co, Illinois
Madeline B. Pickins, dau, age 4, bp IL13. George Andrew Nicoll (10.Eva2, 1.Francis1) was born on 18 Mar 1913 in Illinois, USA.
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Living with parents in 1930.
1930 Census: Oak Park, Cook Co, Illinois
George Nicoll, age 17, bp ILGeorge married Anna Martin. Anna was born about 1913. [Group Sheet]
14. Mary Nicoll (10.Eva2, 1.Francis1) was born on 4 Sep 1915 in Illinois, USA.
Notes:
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Living with parents in 1930.
1930 Census: Oak Park, Cook Co, Illinois
Mary Nicoll, age 14, bp ILMary married Osgood Johnson. Osgood was born about 1915. [Group Sheet]
15. Nancy Nicoll (10.Eva2, 1.Francis1) was born on 18 Sep 1921 in Illinois, USA.
Notes:
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[[The following census information was compiled and contributed by Joyce S.
Living with parents in 1930.
1930 Census: Oak Park, Cook Co, Illinois
Nancy Nicoll, age 8, bp ILNancy married David Miller. David was born about 1921. [Group Sheet]