Bio Of Jacob G. Bickly, Miller Co, AR From _The Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Southern Arkansas_, Published 1890 by Goodspeed. Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1890 Submitted by: Becky Hargett ====================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing Free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ====================================================================== Jacob G. Bickly. Although he is still comparatively young, Mr. Bickly bears a reputation in agricultural circles that might well be envied by many an older man, and as one of the prominent men in the county, a short sketch of his life will be read with interest. He was born in Claiborne Parish, La., on December 8, 1860, being the son of Jacob J. and Catherine C. R. (HOOKER) BICKLY, the latter a native of Tennessee. The father passed from life in Miller County, Ark., on August 12, 1884, at the age of fifty five years. He was born in Georgia, but was taken by his parents to Claiborne Parish, La., when he was seven years of age and made that place his home until 1866, when he came to what is now Miller County, and located six miles south of Texarkana, and there he Made his home until his death. He was a carpenter and cotton-press builder by occupation, and built presses all up and down Red River. He made considerable money, but lost it all during the late war. In 1867 he built a bridge across Day Creek, and took the proceeds and purchased part of the farm our subject now owns. In 1868 he started in the gin and mill business, which he conducted connection with his farming operations, and at the time of his death was in good circumstances. His farm comprises 400 acres, of which he had 250 acres under cultivation. During the late war he was detailed by the Confederate Government as a wagon-maker in the south end of Miller County, Ark., And Louisiana. His large plantation was splendidly improved with a fine residence, etc. He and wife were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were greatly respected by all in the community. She passed from life in this county on February 19, 1880, at the age of forty-eight years. There were five children born to their marriage, of whom only two are living Jacob G. and an older sister, Mittie (wife of Judge Thomas ORR, a prominent citizen of this county). Of those dead, Samuel C. died in Louisiana at the age of nine years, and was the second child; Joseph R. died during the war in his third year, and Matthew died at the age of eleven years. Jacob G. BICKLY received his education at Texarkana under Prof. G. A. HAYS. He remained with his father until his death, assisting him with the farm and mills, and in 1884 took charge of the farm for himself. He is one of the most extensive planters in the county, cultivating 250 acres of his large plantation. On April 12, 1888, he was united in matrimony to Miss Remica KIRBY, daughter of John C. KIRBY, of Bowie County, Tex., and one son, Edgar, has been born to them. They are both worthy members of the Christian Church, and are greatly esteemed by their neighbors and friends. Mr. BICKLY is Republican in his political views.