BIO: George W. HICKS, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Dave Wilson Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************************** __________________________________________________________ McElroy, James Thomas Jr., McElroy's Family Memories, Huntingdon, PA: (Author), 1930, page 86. __________________________________________________________ GEORGE W. HICKS Orbisonia, Pa. Justice of the Peace: For a long time a resident of this section; was born at Alexandria, Huntingdon County, Pa., August 8, 1859, and in the common schools of Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, Pa., began his schooling. He is the son of John and Susan (Isenberg) Hicks. His father was a farmer. Died at the age of eighty years, the mother dying at the age of seventy-nine years. She was a member of the Reformed Church. Clerking in stores has occupied a good part of the 'Squire's life. For years he was with Jacob Brodbeck, a merchant. Twenty ago he embarked in business at Orbisonia, Pa., dealing in confections, ice cream, groceries, etc. He is also a Justice of the Peace; commission expires in 1930. A member of the Methodist Episcopal church, Secretary and Treasurer of Trustees, and is on the Official Board. For five years Vice-President of the Orbisonia National Bank. Has been Secretary of P.O.S. of A., Camp 374, for seventeen years. Served on School Board and Election Board. Republican in politics. Has four brothers deceased: Thomas, John J., David and Joel. Sisters are Sarah, Rebecca and Salome. George W. Hicks was married to Jeanette Leader, deceased. Three children: Claire M. Carothers, insurance, Orbisonia, Pa.; George Harold Hicks, a lineman; Raymond Hicks, at home. Mr. Hicks as Justice of the Peace uses good judgment, rendering decisions in a fair and just manner.