Information sent by Maelee Hatten Spencer, Sidney Iowa.
Came from obituary from N. Little Rock Ark.
Sent by Mary PickensInformation sent by Maelee Hatten Spencer, Sidney Iowa.
Taken from obituary from N. Little Rock Ark.
Obituary sent by Mary Pickens of Indianapolis, Ind.
James W. Pickens
Funeral for James W. Pickens 71, 3723 Ridgeroad, North Little Rock, who died Tuesday, will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the First Methodist Church of North Little Rock by Rev. Rufus Sorrells. Pallbearers will be Carl C. Brown, Byron R. Bogard. A.M. Monk, A.G. Thompson, Vernon T. Harvey and Earl-- as Honorary
pallbearers.
James W. Pickens
James Wayne Pickens aged 71, of 3721 Ridgeroad, North Little Rock, died Tuesday at his home. He was a native of Beatrice Neb., attended Iowa State University and was graduated from the University of Nebraska. He had lived in Los Angeles and (Dallas) Houston before coming to Little Rock in 1936. He had worked 26 yearts for the Warehouse Division of the United States Department of Agriculture, serving as local office manager for the 17 years prior to his retirement in 1953. He was a vetran of WW I, a member of the First Methodist Church of North Little Rock and the Wills Bible Class. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Shipman Pickens; a son, Harry A. Pickens of North Little Rock; four daughters, Miss Charlotte Pickens of Magnolia, Mrs. Ray E. Davis of Melborne, (Izard Co.), Mrs. Edgar Wood of Waco, Texas, and Mrs. Calvin Bragg of North Little Rock; a brother, Dr. E.A. Pickens of Nevada, Mo. a sister, Mrs. Ivan Kirkman of Benkelman, Neb., and 16 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by North Little Rock Runeral Home.
From the Fremont paper, one in possesion of C.A. Younts, Dec 21, 1918?
Part of the paper is missing, will copy what we have of it.Writes From Ft. Snelling
Wayne Pickens, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Pickens, of Sidney, received a letter on monday of last week calling him to Ft. Snelling. He lert on the noon train and later in the week his parents received the following interesting letter telling them something of Ft. Snelling.
Fort Snelling, Minn. May 16, 1917. - My Dear Mother: I arrived here OK at 8:30 yesterday and spent the whole forenoon in a physical examination. Many who had passed the former physical examination failed on this, but I passed with flying colors. The afternoon was spent by aobut 100 of us late arrivals in securing uniform, equipment, etc. I wish now I had left mine at home, and think I will send it home soon so as to have room in my suit case for other things.
This is certainly a fine large fort. Just the big brick barracks must form a line a mile long. Many other buildings are needed in connection, that one would hardly expect until he thought of the great undertaking to provide permanent homes for 2,500 men. The room I sleep in accommodates about 40. We certainly have good eats and plenty of them. There are many old regular army men here, and they appreciate the improved fare. Some of ---(Missing)
Sent by Mary Pickens. D/o Henry Shipman and Charlotte Hannah Maners
Information given thru obituary provided by Maelee Hatten Spencer,
of Sidney Iowa. She is a granddau. of W. A. Pickens and Laura Fawkes.
Sent by Mary Pickens
Sent by Mary Pickens. D/o Martin Varner and Laurana Susan Meyers
Sent by Mary Pickens
I just received word that Ruby died recently, at age of 108, today is 12 April 2000. So would have had to be just within the past couple of months.
Ruby Pickens Kirkman, of Binkelman, Ne. still living in nursing home in Benkleman Ne. She was one of the earliest interested in the family, a very interesting person who use to write to Ida Ann and Sadie, who was about the same age as some of Sadies brother and sisters.
Sent by Mary Pickens. Ruby Pickens Kirkman, of Binkelman, Ne. still living in nursing home in Benkleman Ne. She was one of the earliest interested in the family, a very interesting person who use to write to Ida Ann and Sadie, who was about the same age as some of Sadies brother and sisters. Last I heard, Ruby was living, 1990, was able to visit her with the family and shared a few good moments with her. She was a very active, alert and intelligent person at any age, wish we had more time, she was full of stories.
90th Birthday
An open house was held for Ruby Kirkman on Saturday January 22, honoring her on her 90th birthday. Approximately 80 guests attended the event. Ruby Kirkman was born in Beatice, Nebraska, on January 22, 1893. She moved to
Benkelman in 1916 and worked in the Druliner Law Office for several years. She was married to Ivan Kirkman November 22, 1919. To this union five children were born and all are living; Eula Ham, Benkelman; Quentin Kirkman, Denver, Colo; Bonita Randall, Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan, Ashley Kirkman, Beavercreek, Oregon, and Leslie Kirkman, Max. She has 12 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. The community joines the family in expressing good wishes on this momentous occasion.Benkelman, Sunday Morning
Dear Jean:
I assume you haven't received any email from me, as I haven't heard from you since sending several. I don't know all I need to know about computers. I know some don't go through and some do. ANyway, I did get your messages from Rev. Davis I am Ruby Kirkmans daughter, 78 years young. I believe you are descendants of her brother, Will.
I am sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I lead a very busy life, for a senior citizen. I ahve a large, extended family and am very involved with them. I am curious who you contacted in Missouri that was uncomunicative. I promise to try to help with anything I can. The only person in the Pickens family that I keep very close tois Doris Pickens Schreiner, daughter of Carl, who was the youngest sibling in the William and Laura Pickens family. The rest don't seem to want to keep in contact. I have suggested having a grand family reunion, but no one wants to pursue it. It is too bad. But I have a wonderful reunion with my two husbands families. Yes, I have been married twice, due to the death of my first husband. In fact I am leaving Tuesday for Texas for a Harrison family reunion. (My first husbands family.)There is one Redden in town and he would correspond with you if you are intersted. He is Herman Redden, 113, Rainbow Fountain Park, Benkelman, NE 69021. My address is 1111 B. St., Benkelman.
I am enclosing a poem I wrote for mom's 100th birthday. She died last Jan. 16, days before her 106th birthday. She was an amazing woman. I miss her terribly.
I will be glad to look at what pictures you have to see if I can identify any of them.
I am leaving for Texas Tuesday, so don't have time for a long letter, but I look forward to hearing from you and I will share what family info I have later.
Love, Eula Ham (Bryon 308-423-2979)
ONE HUNDRED YEARS
1893-1993In Beatrice, NE, Jan. 22, 1893, Ruby came to bless
In a family of six brothers, who could do less:
Playing with six boys was not a chore,
And for sure and certain, it wasn't a bore.
After moving to Sidney, Iowa, she attended school,
And learned to follow the golden rule,
To business school in Lincoln she went.
Then moved to Benkelman where she was sent.
She worked for Druliner Law firm for several years
Using her typing and shorthand without any fears.
At an MYF meeting (just doing her part)
An Iowa girl met Ivan and stole his heart.
The war was on, the young man went --
After basic and schooling to France he was sent.
Two years was enough time for them
Their marriage partnership to begin.
Quentin, Ashley adn Leslie, three sons fine
Joined sisters Eula and Bonita in time.
And these blessed five produced 12 more
Then seventeen great grands for her to adore.
She has been blessed - love, work and a little play
Good relatives, lots of friends, what else can one say.
One hundred years are not that many
You young folks think that that is plenty.
She has had a good life, who wants to keep score,
Please God, we'd like a few more.
by Eula HamWe look forward to seeing any and as many of you that can come. Our big day will be Jan. 23. Please watch NBC and Willard Scott on her birthday, Jan. 22, 1993.
Cards will reach her & Hester
Memorial Home, Box 646,
Benkelman, NE 69021-0646
(2852.) ELOZETTA "ETTA" DICKEY (1131.) (391.) (77.) (11.) (2.) (1.):
b. 15-6mo-1867; m. GLEN HAMILTON.CH: (4971.) Gael; (4972.) Dane. (R121).
(2851.) JEMIMA DICKEY (1131.) (391.) (77.) (11.) (2.) (1.):
b. 1865; m. McCLELLAN RUNYAN.CH: (4969.) Bessie; (4970.) Clyde. (And two others.) (R121).
(2850.) REBECCA DICKEY (1131.) (391.) (77.) (11.) (2.) (1.):
m. MILES HOGGATT.CH: (4968.) Basil. (And a daugther.) (R121).
(2849.) MARY DICKEY (1131.) (391.) (77.) (11.) (2.) (1.):
m. AUSTIN RUTHERFORD.
(2849.) MARY DICKEY (1131.) (391.) (77.) (11.) (2.) (1.):
m. AUSTIN RUTHERFORD.
(2848.) MELISSA DICKEY (1131.) (391.) (77.) (11.) (2.) (1.):
m. NATHAN LANE.CH: (4964.) Austin; (4965.) Ethel; (4966.) Lenna. (R121).