Dane County WI Archives Photo Tombstone.....VICKERS, George Henry And Sarah E. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/wifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Erin Proctor Proctor37@charter.net March 4, 2007, 10:56 am Cemetery: Albion Prairie Cemetery, Albion, Dane Co., Wi. Name: George Henry And Sarah E. VICKERS Photo can be seen at: Image file size: 41.5 Kb VICKERS, George Henry and Sarah E. VICKERS, George Henry 29 Jan 1850- 09 May 1927 Born in Derbyshire, England. Son of Samuel and Hannah (MARSDEN) VICKERS. Married Sarah E. DICKINSON on 23 Oct 1872 Obit is from the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter, Edgerton, Rock Co., WI. Fri. 13 May 1927: GEORGE VICKERS Following a gradual breakdown of a once rugged frame, the spolit of an-a once rugged frame, the spirit of an- with loved ones gone before. George Henry Vickers, son of Samuel and Hannah Vickers, was born at Derbyshire, England, January 29, 1850. As a lad he was led to follow in the footsteps of his father and early took up the work of stone mason, stone cutter, and brick layer, and kept to this work in England until the family, consisting of parents and eight children, emigrated to the United States in 1868. The family wended its way to Wisconsin, and settled in Albion Prairie, to which spot a large number of other English families had gone to found for themselves upon farm lands. To farming, then, the Vickers family turned their thought and attention. George Vickers was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Dickinson, October, 23, 1872, the wedding taking place at Sumner, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, but they made their home on a farm on Albion Prairie, in the town of Albion. To this union were born two children, Mary Jane (Mrs. Henry Taylor), whose husband is councilman for the first ward, and Martha Priscilla (Mrs. R.C. Spike). Raving worked hard, he next moved to this city in 1902 to enjoy the remaining years of his life. And these were happy years until grief entered the family circle, first taking away the younger daughter, MRs. Spike, and then in November, 1925, snatching away his companion of 53 years. THese were terrible blows to him, but the climax came when his wife met with an accident which snuffed out her life. From that time is traceable his decline for his mind seemed to be wholly occupied with thoughts of "Mother" and of her passing, even in his last moments he would call the names of his wife and departed daughter as will as those of the Taylors, and his brothers. His constant thought was that of getting home. He is "Home" now, and what a blessed reunion that will be. Mr. Vickers was a man of rare worth, solid, dependable, a man of honesty and integrity and merit, a man whose passing is a distinct loss to any community. Althought quiet and unostentatious, still such a man leaves his imprint of characture and goodness on the community life. He was witty indeed. Often when asked by friends as to his feelings he always had an answer that was humerous and radiant with joy. He found his greatest enjoyments within the family circle surrounded by loved ones and friends. He was congenial and friendly and ever thoughtful of others, and expressing sincere sympathy for those afflicted and discouraged, aleays wishing that he could be called rather than they. An hour spent in his pressence was a mental tonic and brought to light the many sterling qualities of his manhood. We have heard him speak often of the good training recieved at the hands of his father and mother and he would remark, "My father and mother were so good and taught us to do right." For the past several years he has been a semi-invalid but, as was stated before, the sudden taking of his wife was too severe a blow to withstand, and from that hour he has gradually been failing. But he was fortunate in having such love and care bestoed upon him by his daughter and her husband. No one could have recieved more devoted care and attention than he did, everything being done to satisy him and to make his days peaceful and bright. His brothers Arthur and Walter, were constantly with him and spent hours in companionship with him, all of which he thoroughly appreciated, and also the services of his old time friend, Orville Barnes. Mr. Vickers was a member of the Prinitive church and had his membership in the Brick church on Albion Prairie, keeping it there because that was the church both he and his father helped to build in the capacity as masons and bricklayers, and it was there the service was held over his remains, surrounded by old friends and neighbors and relatives. He passed away on Monday afternoon at 2:30, May 9, 1927. He leave to mourn his passing, one daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, and one grandson, Laurice Spike, all of Edgerton; also five brothers- John Vickers, Alexandria, S.D.; Samuel Vickers, Long Beach, Calif.; Walter Vickers, Edgerton; Arthur Vickers, Albion Prairie; Joseph Vickers, Mitchell, S.D.; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Goodrich, Berthoyd, Colorado. Another sister, Martha (Mrs. Thomas Moore), passed away in 1923, the only other member of this family of children to break the circle. Services were held on Wednesday afternoon with brief scripture lesson and prayer at the late home at 111 Broadway, and with extended services at the Primitive Methodist church on Albion Prairie at 2 p.m., Rev. R.G. Heddon, Congregational pastor of Edgerton, and a neighbor, officiating at the last sad rites. Owing to sickness and the infirmities of age, his brothers and sister from away could not be present at the funeral. The remains were laid to rest in Albion Prairie cemetery. The pallbearers wre Russell Vickers, Clifford Vickers, Wm. Dickinson, Leslie Hall, Isaac Spike and VICKERS, Sarah E. 20 May 1853- 15 Nov 1925 Dau of William and Mary (JESSOP) DICKINSON Married George Henry VICKERS on 23 Oct 1872 Injury report from the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter, Edgerton, Rock Co., WI. Fri 13 Nov 1925: MRS. GEORGE VICKERS SERIOUSLY BURNED. While Mrs. Henry Taylor was removing the drip pan located beneath a kerosene stove Wednesday afternoon, a flame suddenly burst forth, setting fire to the clothing of Mrs. George Vickers who was standing near the stove, causing severe burns. Mrs. Vickers was hastely removed to Memorial hospital and at the last reports was resting as comfortably as could be expected under the circumstances. George Vickers in coming to the rescue of Mrs. Vickers, suffered severe burns to his right hand. Mr. and Mrs. Vickers make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor at 111 Broadway. The fire department made a quick response to the alarm, but before reaching the scene of the fire it had been put out by use of the bucket. Death notice is from the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter, Edgerton, Rock Co., WI., Fri 20 Nov 1925: MRS. GEORGE VICKERS PASSES AWAY. Mrs. George Vickers, 72, died Sunday morning at Memorial hospital from the effect of burns she suffered when flames from an oil stove set fire to her clothing. The obituary will appear later. Obit is from the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter, Edgerton, Rock Co., Wi. Fri 27 Nov 1925: MRS. GEORGE VICKERS. Mrs. George Vickers, 72, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1925, at Memorial hospital from the effect of burns that were recieved when flames from an oil stove ignighted her clothing, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Taylor. Mrs. Sarah Vickers, formerly Miss Sarah E. Dickinson, was born on a farm in Albion Prairie, May 20, 1853, and had passed her entire life in or near Edgerton. In 1871 she was married to George Vickers. Surviving relatives are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Henry Taylor, two brothers, George and Weetman Dickinson, four sisters, Mrs. J.L. Holton, Mrs. Joseph Spike, Mrs. S.C. Humphrey and Mrs. J.F. Stewart and a grandson, Laurice Spike, all of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home at 1 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the Primitive Methodist church, Albion Prairie, and interment was made in the Albion Prairie cemetery, Rev. D.G. Geach officiating. Those from out of town in attendance at the funeral ceremonies were Joseph Vickers, his daughter Miss Harriet Vickers, Mitchell, S.D.; Mrs. Mary McCubbin, Milton, Wis.; Mrs. Grace Brabzon, Rockford; Howard Brabzon, Russell Goodrich, Beloit, and Mrs. W.S. Heddles, Madison. 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