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     George D. Wolfe was born on 10 Feb 1815 in NC.^1,2

George D. Wolfe married Sarah M. Bickett, daughter of James Bickett Sr. and Elizabeth Osborne.² George D. Wolfe was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Sarah M. Bickett and Elizabeth Osborne (his wife and mother.)²

George D. Wolfe was named executor of the will of Sarah <...> (He was the h/o Sarah Bickett, the d/o Elizabeth Osborne & James Bickett, Sr) dated 14 Jan 1861 in Union Co., NC.³

George D. Wolfe died on 5 Nov 1902 at age 87.¹ He was buried in Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mineral Springs, Union Co., NC.¹

     More research is needed. There is a marriage record in Decatur Co. that states that a James S. Bickett married Gussie A. Gibson. Either the marriage record or the CSA record is for another James S. Bickett on 19 Dec 1867 in Decatur Co., GA.¹

     William Windle married Harriet E. Bickett, daughter of James Bickett and Elizabeth Ross.¹

     Mary A. Covington was born on 3 Aug 1845 in NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of David A. Covington Sr. and Susan Ann Gathings. Mary A. Covington was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.³

In the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC, Mary A. Covington was named as an heir.⁴ She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.⁵

Mary A. Covington married Thomas Winchester Bickett, son of James Bickett and Elizabeth Ross, on 7 Nov 1866 in Union Co., NC.⁶ Mary A. Covington was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.⁷

In the probate of David A. Covington Sr.'s estate, dated Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC, Mary A. Covington, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁸ She was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.² Mary A. Covington was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Monroe, Union Co., NC.⁹

Mary A. Covington died on 17 Dec 1900 at age 55.¹ She was buried in Monroe City Cemetery (Suncrest), Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹⁰ Her estate was probated on 15 Apr 1901 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Laurence Covington Bickett, Thomas Walter Bickett, Anna Bickett and Lillian E. Bickett, 2 sons and 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law. Mentioned: Frank Bunyan Ashcraft and Richard L. Brewer.¹¹

     Governor of North Carolina, 1917-1921.¹ Thomas Walter Bickett was born in 1869 in Monroe, Union Co., NC. He was the son of Thomas Winchester Bickett and Mary A. Covington. Thomas Walter Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.² Thomas Walter Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.³

Thomas Walter Bickett married Fannie Yarborough, daughter of Colonel William Yarborough and Lucy Davis, on 29 Nov 1898 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.¹ Thomas Walter Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, with others in the household: Fannie Yarborough, William Yarborough Bickett and Richard F. Yarborough.⁴

In the probate of Mary A. Covington's estate, dated 15 Apr 1901 in Union Co., NC, Thomas Walter Bickett, her son, was named as an heir.⁵

Thomas Walter Bickett witnessed the will of Martha W. Covington (his aunt) dated 4 Jun 1901 in Union Co., NC.⁶

Thomas Walter Bickett left a will dated 4 Jul 1902 in Wake Co., NC. Heirs: William Yarborough Bickett, his son, but not by name. Heir and Executor: Fannie Yarborough, his wife.⁷ Thomas Walter Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, with others in the household: Fannie Yarborough, William Yarborough Bickett, Colonel William Yarborough and Richard F. Yarborough.⁸

T. W. Bickett was listed as the nearest relative of William Yarborough Bickett on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁹ Thomas Walter Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Wake Co., NC, with others in the household: Fannie Yarborough.⁴

Thomas Walter Bickett died on 28 Dec 1921 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.^10,11 He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.¹² His estate was probated on 9 Jan 1922 in Wake Co., NC.⁷

     James Adrian Bickett was born circa 1827 in NC.¹ He was the son of William O. Bickett and Ann Brown Ross. James Adrian Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.¹

James Adrian Bickett began military service in the CSA, in Co. I, 8th (Wade's) Confederate Cavalry (Alabama.)² His military service ended on 13 Jan 1865 in Camp Chase where he died of pneumonia, as a POW in the prison camp.²

James Adrian Bickett died on 13 Jan 1865 in Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.³ He was buried in Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.³

     William Marion Bickett was born on 13 Nov 1829 in NC.^1,2 He was the son of William O. Bickett and Ann Brown Ross. William Marion Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.²

William Marion Bickett married Lucinda Miles, daughter of Robert P. Miles and Palmira <...>, on 26 Jun 1855 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.³ William Marion Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, with others in the household: Lucinda Miles, William Robert Bickett, Jackson Ross Bickett and James W Bickett.⁴

William Marion Bickett began military service on 5 Mar 1863 in AL in the CSA in the 34th Alabama Infantry, Co. I.⁵ His military service ended in May 1865 with the surrender.⁵ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1866 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.⁶ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, with others in the household: Lucinda Miles, William Robert Bickett, Jackson Ross Bickett, James W Bickett, Miles W. Bickett and Anna Bickett.⁷

The family moved to AR in Nov 1871, including Jackson Ross Bickett.⁸ William Marion Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Breckenridge, Faulkner Co., AR, with others in the household: Lucinda Miles, John S. Bickett and Emily O. Bickett.⁹

William Marion Bickett received a pension on 12 May 1902 in Rose Bud, White Co., AR, for his service in the CSA in the 34th Alabama Infantry, Co. I.⁵

William Marion Bickett died on 1 May 1908 in Faulkner Co., AR, at age 78. He lived 5 miles west of Rosebud, White Co.^1,10 He was buried in Bethesda Cemetery, Rose Bud, White Co., AR.¹

     Samuel Wilson Bickett was born on 8 Jan 1832 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.¹ He was the son of William O. Bickett and Ann Brown Ross. Samuel Wilson Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.²

Samuel Wilson Bickett married Amy Elizabeth Stowe in Mar 1855 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.¹ Samuel Wilson Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, with others in the household: Amy Elizabeth Stowe.³

Samuel Wilson Bickett served in the CSA, in Co. B, 34th Alabama Infantry.^4,1

Samuel Wilson Bickett died on 31 Aug 1864 in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA, at age 32 as a result of battle injuries in the CSA.¹ He was buried on 1 Sep 1864 in Confederate Cemetery, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA.^1,5

     George Madison Bickett was born circa 1837 in NC.¹ He was the son of William O. Bickett and Ann Brown Ross. George Madison Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.¹

George Madison Bickett was unmarried according to a statement by his father.² He was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.³

George Madison Bickett served on 29 Aug 1862 in the CSA, Company C, 47th Alabama Infantry; "The Jeff Holly Guards". He died as a result of battle wounds at Cedar Run, VA.^4,2

George Madison Bickett died on 29 Aug 1862 in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA.⁴ He was buried on 29 Aug 1862 in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA.^4,2,5

     Elizabeth Ellender Bickett was born circa 1835 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of William O. Bickett and Ann Brown Ross. Elizabeth Ellender Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.¹ Elizabeth Ellender Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, in the household of William O. Bickett.²

Elizabeth Ellender Bickett married John S. Bailey on 23 Feb 1865 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.³ Elizabeth Ellender Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Kentucky, White Co., AR, in the household of John S. Bailey.⁴ Elizabeth Ellender Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.⁵ She was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Beebe, White Co., AR, in the household of unresearched people (her daughter and son-in-law.)⁶

Elizabeth Ellender Bickett died in 1912.⁷ She was buried in Beebe Cemetery, Beebe, White Co., AR.⁷