Elijah Pickett (1861 - 1897)

Born 28 Jan 1861 in Ballard, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Rhoda M (Dicus) Pickett — married 14 Mar 1882 in Decatur, Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 13 Sep 1897 at age 36 in Bath Springs, Decatur, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Pickett Name Study.

Elijah Pickett was born on January 28, 1861 in Ballard, Kentucky, United States, son of Henry S Pickett (~1828–1874) and Mary Louise Dicus (1844–1864).^[1]

In 1870, Elijah (9)'s occupation was 'at school'. He was living in District 8, Ballard with his father, Henry (37); and Luranie Picket (30), Malier Picket (10), Wyley T Picket (7), Mary E Picket (5), Betley T Picket (3), Josper Picket (), and Thomie Adier (37). ^[2]

In 1880, Elijah (19) was living in Columbus, Hickman with Elija Pickett (undefined), Ada Morgan Pickett (1884–1954) (undefined), Robert Lincoln Pickett (1886–1953) (undefined), Jesse E Pickett (1888–1932) (undefined), Walter Clarence Pickett (1891–1949) (undefined), and Claude Thaxton Pickett (1891–1964) (undefined). ^[3]

Elijah (21) married Rhoda M Dicus (22) (born in 1859 in Wayne, Tennessee) on March 14, 1882 in Decatur. Their children were:

• Ada Morgan Pickett (1884–1954)
• Robert Lincoln Pickett (1886–1953)
• Jesse E Pickett (1888–1932)
• Walter Clarence Pickett (1891–1949)
• Claude Thaxton Pickett (1891–1964)

Elijah died on September 13, 1897 in Bath Springs, Decatur, Tennessee, United States, aged 36. He was buried in Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee.^{[1] [4]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Wyley T Picket
• Mary E Picket
• Betley T Picket
• Josper Picket
• Thomie Adier

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148645099/elijah-pickett: accessed), memorial page for Elijah Pickett (28 Jan 1861–13 Sep 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 148645099, citing Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by J.R. Pfaff (contributor 47790777).
2. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Ballard, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 510B
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #21951784 (accessed 13 March 2024)
   Elizah Picket (9), At School, in District 8, Ballard, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.

   Henry Picket M 37 Farmer Kentucky

   Luranie Picket F 30 Keeping House Kentucky

   Malier Picket M 10 At School Kentucky

   Elizah Picket M 9 At School Kentucky

   Wyley T Picket M 7 Kentucky

   Mary E Picket F 5 Kentucky

   Betley T Picket F 3 Kentucky

   Josper Picket M Kentucky

   Thomie Adier M 37 Miller Kentucky

3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 185b; Enumeration District: 113
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #10627227 (accessed 16 March 2024)
   Elija Pickett (17), single, Laboring, head of household in Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.

   Elija Pickett M White 17 Single Head Laboring Kentucky/ref>

   Elijah (21) married Rhoda M Dicus (22) (born in 1859 in Wayne, Tennessee) on March 14, 1882 in Decatur. Their children were:
   • Ada Morgan Pickett (1884–1954)
   • Robert Lincoln Pickett (1886–1953)
   • Jesse E Pickett (1888–1932)
   • Walter Clarence Pickett (1891–1949)
   • Claude Thaxton Pickett (1891–1964)
   Elijah died on September 13, 1897 in Bath Springs, Decatur, Tennessee, United States, aged 36. He was buried in Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee.
4. ↑ Walter Clarence Pickett (1891-1949), Death Certificate, 14 May 1949; State of Tennessee Death No. 49-11491, Tennessee State Library and Archives

Biography

This profile is part of the Pickett Name Study.

Elijah Pickett was born on January 28, 1861 in Ballard, Kentucky, United States, son of Henry S Pickett (~1828–1874).^[5]

In 1870, Elijah (9)'s occupation was 'at school'. He was living in District 8, Ballard with his father, Henry (37); and Luranie Picket (30), Malier Picket (10), Wyley T Picket (7), Mary E Picket (5), Betley T Picket (3), Josper Picket (), and Thomie Adier (37). ^[6]

In the 1880 census Elija (age 17), Laboring, was the single head of household in Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky, United States.^[7]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Luranie Picket
• Malier Picket
• Wyley T Picket
• Mary E Picket
• Betley T Picket
• Josper Picket
• Thomie Adier

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148645099/elijah-pickett: accessed), memorial page for Elijah Pickett (28 Jan 1861–13 Sep 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 148645099, citing Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by J.R. Pfaff (contributor 47790777).
2. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Ballard, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 510B
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #21951784 (accessed 13 March 2024)
   Elizah Picket (9), At School, in District 8, Ballard, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.

   Henry Picket M 37 Farmer Kentucky

   Luranie Picket F 30 Keeping House Kentucky

   Malier Picket M 10 At School Kentucky

   Elizah Picket M 9 At School Kentucky

   Wyley T Picket M 7 Kentucky

   Mary E Picket F 5 Kentucky

   Betley T Picket F 3 Kentucky

   Josper Picket M Kentucky

   Thomie Adier M 37 Miller Kentucky

3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 185b; Enumeration District: 113
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #10627227 (accessed 16 March 2024)
   Elija Pickett (17), single, Laboring, head of household in Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.

   Elija Pickett M White 17 Single Head Laboring Kentucky/ref>

   Elijah (21) married Rhoda M Dicus (22) (born in 1859 in Wayne, Tennessee) on March 14, 1882 in Decatur. Their children were:
   • Ada Morgan Pickett (1884–1954)
   • Robert Lincoln Pickett (1886–1953)
   • Jesse E Pickett (1888–1932)
   • Walter Clarence Pickett (1891–1949)
   • Claude Thaxton Pickett (1891–1964)
   Elijah died on September 13, 1897 in Bath Springs, Decatur, Tennessee, United States, aged 36. He was buried in Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee.
4. ↑ Walter Clarence Pickett (1891-1949), Death Certificate, 14 May 1949; State of Tennessee Death No. 49-11491, Tennessee State Library and Archives
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148645099/elijah-pickett: accessed), memorial page for Elijah Pickett (28 Jan 1861–13 Sep 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 148645099, citing Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by J.R. Pfaff (contributor 47790777).
6. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Ballard, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 510B
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #21951784 (accessed 13 March 2024)
   Elizah Picket (9), At School, in District 8, Ballard, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.

   Henry Picket M 37 Farmer Kentucky

   Luranie Picket F 30 Keeping House Kentucky

   Malier Picket M 10 At School Kentucky

   Elizah Picket M 9 At School Kentucky

   Wyley T Picket M 7 Kentucky

   Mary E Picket F 5 Kentucky

   Betley T Picket F 3 Kentucky

   Josper Picket M Kentucky

   Thomie Adier M 37 Miller Kentucky

7. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 185b; Enumeration District: 113
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #10627227 (accessed 16 March 2024)
   Elija Pickett (17), single, Laboring, head of household in Columbus, Hickman, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.

   Elija Pickett M White 17 Single Head Laboring Kentucky/ref>

   Elijah (21) married Rhoda M Dicus (22) (born in 1859 in Wayne, Tennessee) on March 14, 1882 in Decatur. Their children were:
   • Ada Morgan Pickett (1884–1954)
   • Robert Lincoln Pickett (1886–1953)
   • Jesse E Pickett (1888–1932)
   • Walter Clarence Pickett (1891–1949)
   • Claude Thaxton Pickett (1891–1964)
   Elijah died on September 13, 1897 in Bath Springs, Decatur, Tennessee, United States, aged 36. He was buried in Hardin Cemetery, Bath Springs, Decatur County, Tennessee.<ref></ref> <ref>[[Pickett-4761|Walter Clarence Pickett (1891-1949)]], Death Certificate, 14 May 1949; State of Tennessee Death No. 49-11491, Tennessee State Library and Archives</li></ol></ref>