John W. Hickman (Pennsylvania politician)

John Wilson Hickman (April 17, 1831 – December 18, 1906) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1890.

John W. Hickman
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1887–1890
Preceded byTheodore K. Stubbs, William Wayne, Levi Fetters, Levi B. Kaler
Succeeded byDavid H. Branson, William Preston Snyder, Joseph G. West
Personal details
Born
John Wilson Hickman

(1831-04-17)April 17, 1831
Russellville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 1906(1906-12-18) (aged 75)
Chester County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeBeulah Baptist Church Cemetery
Russellville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Early life

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John Wilson Hickman was born on April 17, 1831, in Russellville, Pennsylvania. He attended public and private schools in Chester County.[1][2]

Career

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Hickman worked in the milling business. He was school director and was assistant assessor of internal revenue during the Civil War. He was elected to the council and served as justice of the peace in Coatesville. He also worked as a farmer and was owner of a livery stable.[1][2]

Hickman was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1887 to 1890.[1][3]

Personal life

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Hickman died on December 18, 1906, in Chester County. He was interred at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Russellville.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "John Wilson Hickman". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Heathcote, C. W., ed. (1932). A History of Chester County Pennsylvania. National Historical Association, Inc. pp. 84–85. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  3. ^ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Archive.org.