During his time in North Dakota, Peter was active in civic affairs. He served as supervisor for Equality Township and as a road overseer. [1] He also served as an election judge. [2]
1895 Minnesota State Census, 25-year-old Peter Hickel enumerated with Ann (22), Tilly (6) Louisa (2) in the household of "Mathas Kontz" in Mulligan Township, Brown County, Minnesota. Mathas is not listed with a wife, and he has several children: Anna (22), Kate (18), Mathas (16), Mary (14), Frank (13), Lena (11), Peter (9), all born in Minnesota; "Minnesota State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQDD-4PB
Note: Mathas's daughter Kate, is roughly the same age as the wife who is listed with Peter in 1910, Kathryn Kuntz.
United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLGP-NPD
Children of Peter and 1. Katherine Kunz:
Mathew Martin Hickel 1896–1969
Edward Arnold "Eddie" Hickel 1898–1973
Anton "Tony" Hickel 1900–1976
Clara Mary Hickel Volk Gessner 1903–1991
Martha A. Hickel Tancre 1906–2005
Eugene Peter Hickel 1908–1988
Frank Hickel 1911–1911 Twins Baby boy Hickel 1911–1911
On 31 August 1916, the Williston Graphic announced that: "A marriage license has been issued to Peter Hickel and Miss [Mrs] Rose Eckert, both of Ray. "[4] In 1916, Rose married Peter Hickel in North Dakota. Peter was a widower who had resided in Mulligan Township and had been a neighbor of the Schmitt family for a time before moving to North Dakota. The wedding was commemorated with the following item in The Fargo Forum and Daily Republican: "On last Tuesday morning at about 9 o'clock, at Ray, the marriage of Peter Hickel and Mrs. Rosy Schmidt [Eckert nee Schmitt] was solemnized at the Catholic church in that city, with Rev. Father Yzermans officiating. The newly married couple have moved to their farm a short distance from Ray and started housekeeping. Peter Hickel is one of the earliest settlers near Ray, having farmed there for a number of years, and the bride, formerly of Comfrey, Minnesota, arrived in Ray last July and has been visiting in the vicinity since that time. To help celebrate the wedding, a large number of friends and neighbors were entertained at the Hickel farm on Tuesday afternoon and evening. "[5]
Children of Peter and 2. Rosalie Schmitt:
Vincent Peter Hickel 1915–1982
Anita Hickel 1917-1932
Ina Mae Hickel Bures 1921–1985
1920: Equality Township, North Dakota; Peter P Hickel 50 Minnesota; Rosalie Hickel Wife 40 Minnesota; Eddie Hickel Son 21 Minnesota; Anton Hickel Son 19 Minnesota; Clara M Hickel Daughter 16 Minnesota; Martha Hickel Daughter 14 North Dakota; Eugene Hickel Son 11 North Dakota; Vincent Hickel Son 9 Minnesota; Annita M Hickel Daughter 2 North Dakota; Cite This Record "United States Census, 1920", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCD9-7G2
1930 Census, Peter's marital status was recorded as married, he is listed with two of his children, Vincent and "Neta," and no wife was recorded; "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XKV2-2CR
1940 Census, Peter lives in Ray, Williams Co., North Dakota, He is a Lodger in the household of Mary Borger. He gives his marital status as "married," his wife is not listed in the household; "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMSM-6YM
"Minnesota State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKNH-DV7
"Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FD8D-BQJ
North Dakota, County Marriages, 1872-1958; Peter Hickel; Age 47; Spouse's Name: Rose Eckert; Spouse's Age: 37; Event Type: Marriage; Event Date: 12 September 1916; Event Place: Ray, Williams, North Dakota; Certificate Number: 3245; Cite This Record "North Dakota, County Marriages, 1872-1958", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:H9DB-W62M
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State Historical Society of North Dakota, Death Records:[1]
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