The son of George Bickert and his wife Genevieve Faust, Ambrose Bickert was born in Germany in November 1835. His siblings included Johann Joseph Bickert, Johanna Antonia Bickert, Johannes Bickert, and Monica Bickert Riester. Ambrose Bickert arrived from Germany in Baltimore Harbor on May 16, 1860 aboard The Carl. He was accompanied by Magdalena Eisenach, whom he married two months later on July 22, 1860 in Marietta, Ohio. He served during the Civil War with Co. F of the 39th OH Infantry. His discharge papers, issued in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 26, 1864, noted the following:
To all whom it may concern: Know ye that Ambrose Bickert, a private of Captain Wm. C. Buck’s company (F.) 39th Regiment of Ohio Infantry volunteers who was enrolled on the thirty first day of July one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one to serve three years or during the war, is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this twelfth day of August 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee by reason of expiration of term of service. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.) Said Ambrose Bickert was born in Grosenlider, is 28 years of age, five feet seven inches high, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a wagon maker. Given at Cincinnati O this twenty sixth day of August 1864.
His certificate of naturalization was dated April 7, 1865. The following is an obituary published around the time of his death in 1915:
Funeral Rites of the Catholic Chuch Observed There For the Late Ambrose Bickert (Fillmore County News)
The funeral of our highly respected resident, Mr. Ambrose Bickert, whose death occurred here at 2:20 A. M. Sunday, June 20th, at his home in this city, took place Wednesday, June 20th, with services at St. Stephen’s church, this city.
The following is a short biography from extracts gathered from his life:
Ambrose Bickert was born in the city of Fulda, Germany, in the year 1835. Came to America in 1860, arriving in Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage of five weeks, his wife Magdalena who died seven years ago, accompanying him. In 1862 he enlisted in the U. S. army in the 39th Ohio, remaining all through the war engaging under General Rosenkranz principally, in some of the greatest battles of 1862 to 1855 viz. Atlanta, Pittsburg Landing, Island No. 10, Corinth, the Siege of Vicksburg.
For his bravery and general bearing as a soldier he became Corporal, and received other promotions that tell of signal acts of bravery.
In 1865 he received his discharge and like others, went west the same year to Nebraska City, where he engaged in wagon making, having received large contracts as such for the freighting to California in those days. After five years or in 1870 he moved onto and settled, homesteaded an elegant farm near Elmwood, Cass county, owning at his death two hundred acres of choice land, with fine and beautiful improvements.
He moved away from his old home in Elmwood five years ago; came to Exeter, made his home here with his daughter a nd son-in-law , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, where he has also other children living. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, two died in infancy, a daughter, Sister Salvadora who enteredthe Sisterhood, died eight years ago. The eight now living are Henry, Lincoln; John, Elmwood; George, Elmwood; Mrs. Chas. Standard, Greenwood; Mrs. Wm. Brown, Exeter; Wm. Bickert, Exeter; Julian Bickert, Exeter; Rev. R. L. Bickert, Rulo.
A large number of clergymen came to participate, attracted no less by the funeral services and do honour to this good old man, than by the prominent position of his son, who is a priest, Father Bickert.
While Mr. Bickert had been afflicted, an invalid for almost two years, caused by old age, his days and months evenof illness seemed comfortable, made happy by the kind ministrations of his children, more especially of Mrs. Brown, to whom he was particularly attached. She made great efforts for her father in h is long illness to make him happy.
His body was shipped to his old home, Elmwood, to the old cemetery, to the old church, to be buried beside her whose gentle spirit passed away some years ago.
The old settlers, old soldiers, came in great numbers to Elmwood Wednesday afternoon where another service was held, and where he was well I known. Here he lived from the time he came in the fifties, when he retired and came to Exeter to spend the evening of an honourable life.
It is safe to say that all the Requiem Ecclesiastical functions at his funeral were beautiful, making a marked impression on all present.
The following are the officers of the Mass and Services: Rev. R. L. Bickert, Celebrant; Rev. J. J. Hoffmann, Deacon; Rev Jos. J. Ress, Subdeacon; Rev. P. J. Healy, Master of Ceremonies, assisting, besides the above Revs. W. McDonald, Exeter; C. A. Becker, Geneva; Thos. Barden, Tecumseh; Francis A. O'Brien, Dawson; J. C. Caraher, Friend; L. A. Dunphy, Sutton; Ad. M . Mosler, Crete; J. J. Reddy, Palmyra.
The flowers offered to vivify the sceneof condolence were abundant and beautiful. In the passing of Mr. Bickert we lose an old pioneer of faith and heart, a man who was eminent in his day in building up material and moral welfare. He gave of his strength time and means and was a fundamental factor for the church at Elmwood. He was noted for his devotion to his home and children. He was always cheerful and even in his days of suffering for well nigh two years, scarcely complained. He was peaceful to the end when the Angel of Death closed his eyes to open in Eternity. He will long be remembered for his generous heart, his smiles of good will to all.
The church on Wednesday at Exeter, even though the hour, 7 a.m. was early, was a large funeral, the church was well filled by the children, mourning relatives and sympathizing friends. The cortege to the depot was large, the old soldiers of Exeter, and the ladies of the illegible Corps turned out en masse and in soldierly bearing, martial step, honored by their presence their comrade, doing full justice to one who helped to make our country and preserve its flag.
The funeral services here were conducted by Father Casimere who preached an eloquent sermon on the subject of “death.” All those who heard this powerful sermon will long remember it.
These from out of town attending services here were: Frank Stander and family, John Murphy and family, Dan Bourke and sister Minnie; Mrs. Louise Bourke and daughter, Mr. Globitz and wife and Will Glaubitz and family all of Manly. Mr. Brodrick and wife, Mrs. Mike Malone and children of Palmyra.
Aug Stander and family of Louisville and Chas. Stander and family Greenwood.
Priests in attendance were as follows: Father Casmere, Reddy, Higgins and Bradley.
All the children were present.
To all whom it may concern: Know ye that Ambrose Bickert, a private of Captain Wm. C. Buck’s company (F.) 39th Regiment of Ohio Infantry volunteers who was enrolled on the thirty first day of July one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one to serve three years or during the war, is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this twelfth day of August 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee by reason of expiration of term of service. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.) Said Ambrose Bickert was born in Grosenlider, is 28 years of age, five feet seven inches high, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a wagon maker. Given at Cincinnati O this twenty sixth day of August 1864.
His certificate of naturalization was dated April 7, 1865. The following is an obituary published around the time of his death in 1915:
Funeral Rites of the Catholic Chuch Observed There For the Late Ambrose Bickert (Fillmore County News)
The funeral of our highly respected resident, Mr. Ambrose Bickert, whose death occurred here at 2:20 A. M. Sunday, June 20th, at his home in this city, took place Wednesday, June 20th, with services at St. Stephen’s church, this city.
The following is a short biography from extracts gathered from his life:
Ambrose Bickert was born in the city of Fulda, Germany, in the year 1835. Came to America in 1860, arriving in Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage of five weeks, his wife Magdalena who died seven years ago, accompanying him. In 1862 he enlisted in the U. S. army in the 39th Ohio, remaining all through the war engaging under General Rosenkranz principally, in some of the greatest battles of 1862 to 1855 viz. Atlanta, Pittsburg Landing, Island No. 10, Corinth, the Siege of Vicksburg.
For his bravery and general bearing as a soldier he became Corporal, and received other promotions that tell of signal acts of bravery.
In 1865 he received his discharge and like others, went west the same year to Nebraska City, where he engaged in wagon making, having received large contracts as such for the freighting to California in those days. After five years or in 1870 he moved onto and settled, homesteaded an elegant farm near Elmwood, Cass county, owning at his death two hundred acres of choice land, with fine and beautiful improvements.
He moved away from his old home in Elmwood five years ago; came to Exeter, made his home here with his daughter a nd son-in-law , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, where he has also other children living. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, two died in infancy, a daughter, Sister Salvadora who enteredthe Sisterhood, died eight years ago. The eight now living are Henry, Lincoln; John, Elmwood; George, Elmwood; Mrs. Chas. Standard, Greenwood; Mrs. Wm. Brown, Exeter; Wm. Bickert, Exeter; Julian Bickert, Exeter; Rev. R. L. Bickert, Rulo.
A large number of clergymen came to participate, attracted no less by the funeral services and do honour to this good old man, than by the prominent position of his son, who is a priest, Father Bickert.
While Mr. Bickert had been afflicted, an invalid for almost two years, caused by old age, his days and months evenof illness seemed comfortable, made happy by the kind ministrations of his children, more especially of Mrs. Brown, to whom he was particularly attached. She made great efforts for her father in h is long illness to make him happy.
His body was shipped to his old home, Elmwood, to the old cemetery, to the old church, to be buried beside her whose gentle spirit passed away some years ago.
The old settlers, old soldiers, came in great numbers to Elmwood Wednesday afternoon where another service was held, and where he was well I known. Here he lived from the time he came in the fifties, when he retired and came to Exeter to spend the evening of an honourable life.
It is safe to say that all the Requiem Ecclesiastical functions at his funeral were beautiful, making a marked impression on all present.
The following are the officers of the Mass and Services: Rev. R. L. Bickert, Celebrant; Rev. J. J. Hoffmann, Deacon; Rev Jos. J. Ress, Subdeacon; Rev. P. J. Healy, Master of Ceremonies, assisting, besides the above Revs. W. McDonald, Exeter; C. A. Becker, Geneva; Thos. Barden, Tecumseh; Francis A. O'Brien, Dawson; J. C. Caraher, Friend; L. A. Dunphy, Sutton; Ad. M . Mosler, Crete; J. J. Reddy, Palmyra.
The flowers offered to vivify the sceneof condolence were abundant and beautiful. In the passing of Mr. Bickert we lose an old pioneer of faith and heart, a man who was eminent in his day in building up material and moral welfare. He gave of his strength time and means and was a fundamental factor for the church at Elmwood. He was noted for his devotion to his home and children. He was always cheerful and even in his days of suffering for well nigh two years, scarcely complained. He was peaceful to the end when the Angel of Death closed his eyes to open in Eternity. He will long be remembered for his generous heart, his smiles of good will to all.
The church on Wednesday at Exeter, even though the hour, 7 a.m. was early, was a large funeral, the church was well filled by the children, mourning relatives and sympathizing friends. The cortege to the depot was large, the old soldiers of Exeter, and the ladies of the illegible Corps turned out en masse and in soldierly bearing, martial step, honored by their presence their comrade, doing full justice to one who helped to make our country and preserve its flag.
The funeral services here were conducted by Father Casimere who preached an eloquent sermon on the subject of “death.” All those who heard this powerful sermon will long remember it.
These from out of town attending services here were: Frank Stander and family, John Murphy and family, Dan Bourke and sister Minnie; Mrs. Louise Bourke and daughter, Mr. Globitz and wife and Will Glaubitz and family all of Manly. Mr. Brodrick and wife, Mrs. Mike Malone and children of Palmyra.
Aug Stander and family of Louisville and Chas. Stander and family Greenwood.
Priests in attendance were as follows: Father Casmere, Reddy, Higgins and Bradley.
All the children were present.
The son of George Bickert and his wife Genevieve Faust, Ambrose Bickert was born in Germany in November 1835. His siblings included Johann Joseph Bickert, Johanna Antonia Bickert, Johannes Bickert, and Monica Bickert Riester. Ambrose Bickert arrived from Germany in Baltimore Harbor on May 16, 1860 aboard The Carl. He was accompanied by Magdalena Eisenach, whom he married two months later on July 22, 1860 in Marietta, Ohio. He served during the Civil War with Co. F of the 39th OH Infantry. His discharge papers, issued in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 26, 1864, noted the following:
To all whom it may concern: Know ye that Ambrose Bickert, a private of Captain Wm. C. Buck’s company (F.) 39th Regiment of Ohio Infantry volunteers who was enrolled on the thirty first day of July one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one to serve three years or during the war, is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this twelfth day of August 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee by reason of expiration of term of service. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.) Said Ambrose Bickert was born in Grosenlider, is 28 years of age, five feet seven inches high, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a wagon maker. Given at Cincinnati O this twenty sixth day of August 1864.
His certificate of naturalization was dated April 7, 1865. The following is an obituary published around the time of his death in 1915:
Funeral Rites of the Catholic Chuch Observed There For the Late Ambrose Bickert (Fillmore County News)
The funeral of our highly respected resident, Mr. Ambrose Bickert, whose death occurred here at 2:20 A. M. Sunday, June 20th, at his home in this city, took place Wednesday, June 20th, with services at St. Stephen’s church, this city.
The following is a short biography from extracts gathered from his life:
Ambrose Bickert was born in the city of Fulda, Germany, in the year 1835. Came to America in 1860, arriving in Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage of five weeks, his wife Magdalena who died seven years ago, accompanying him. In 1862 he enlisted in the U. S. army in the 39th Ohio, remaining all through the war engaging under General Rosenkranz principally, in some of the greatest battles of 1862 to 1855 viz. Atlanta, Pittsburg Landing, Island No. 10, Corinth, the Siege of Vicksburg.
For his bravery and general bearing as a soldier he became Corporal, and received other promotions that tell of signal acts of bravery.
In 1865 he received his discharge and like others, went west the same year to Nebraska City, where he engaged in wagon making, having received large contracts as such for the freighting to California in those days. After five years or in 1870 he moved onto and settled, homesteaded an elegant farm near Elmwood, Cass county, owning at his death two hundred acres of choice land, with fine and beautiful improvements.
He moved away from his old home in Elmwood five years ago; came to Exeter, made his home here with his daughter a nd son-in-law , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, where he has also other children living. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, two died in infancy, a daughter, Sister Salvadora who enteredthe Sisterhood, died eight years ago. The eight now living are Henry, Lincoln; John, Elmwood; George, Elmwood; Mrs. Chas. Standard, Greenwood; Mrs. Wm. Brown, Exeter; Wm. Bickert, Exeter; Julian Bickert, Exeter; Rev. R. L. Bickert, Rulo.
A large number of clergymen came to participate, attracted no less by the funeral services and do honour to this good old man, than by the prominent position of his son, who is a priest, Father Bickert.
While Mr. Bickert had been afflicted, an invalid for almost two years, caused by old age, his days and months evenof illness seemed comfortable, made happy by the kind ministrations of his children, more especially of Mrs. Brown, to whom he was particularly attached. She made great efforts for her father in h is long illness to make him happy.
His body was shipped to his old home, Elmwood, to the old cemetery, to the old church, to be buried beside her whose gentle spirit passed away some years ago.
The old settlers, old soldiers, came in great numbers to Elmwood Wednesday afternoon where another service was held, and where he was well I known. Here he lived from the time he came in the fifties, when he retired and came to Exeter to spend the evening of an honourable life.
It is safe to say that all the Requiem Ecclesiastical functions at his funeral were beautiful, making a marked impression on all present.
The following are the officers of the Mass and Services: Rev. R. L. Bickert, Celebrant; Rev. J. J. Hoffmann, Deacon; Rev Jos. J. Ress, Subdeacon; Rev. P. J. Healy, Master of Ceremonies, assisting, besides the above Revs. W. McDonald, Exeter; C. A. Becker, Geneva; Thos. Barden, Tecumseh; Francis A. O'Brien, Dawson; J. C. Caraher, Friend; L. A. Dunphy, Sutton; Ad. M . Mosler, Crete; J. J. Reddy, Palmyra.
The flowers offered to vivify the sceneof condolence were abundant and beautiful. In the passing of Mr. Bickert we lose an old pioneer of faith and heart, a man who was eminent in his day in building up material and moral welfare. He gave of his strength time and means and was a fundamental factor for the church at Elmwood. He was noted for his devotion to his home and children. He was always cheerful and even in his days of suffering for well nigh two years, scarcely complained. He was peaceful to the end when the Angel of Death closed his eyes to open in Eternity. He will long be remembered for his generous heart, his smiles of good will to all.
The church on Wednesday at Exeter, even though the hour, 7 a.m. was early, was a large funeral, the church was well filled by the children, mourning relatives and sympathizing friends. The cortege to the depot was large, the old soldiers of Exeter, and the ladies of the illegible Corps turned out en masse and in soldierly bearing, martial step, honored by their presence their comrade, doing full justice to one who helped to make our country and preserve its flag.
The funeral services here were conducted by Father Casimere who preached an eloquent sermon on the subject of “death.” All those who heard this powerful sermon will long remember it.
These from out of town attending services here were: Frank Stander and family, John Murphy and family, Dan Bourke and sister Minnie; Mrs. Louise Bourke and daughter, Mr. Globitz and wife and Will Glaubitz and family all of Manly. Mr. Brodrick and wife, Mrs. Mike Malone and children of Palmyra.
Aug Stander and family of Louisville and Chas. Stander and family Greenwood.
Priests in attendance were as follows: Father Casmere, Reddy, Higgins and Bradley.
All the children were present.
To all whom it may concern: Know ye that Ambrose Bickert, a private of Captain Wm. C. Buck’s company (F.) 39th Regiment of Ohio Infantry volunteers who was enrolled on the thirty first day of July one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one to serve three years or during the war, is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this twelfth day of August 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee by reason of expiration of term of service. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.) Said Ambrose Bickert was born in Grosenlider, is 28 years of age, five feet seven inches high, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a wagon maker. Given at Cincinnati O this twenty sixth day of August 1864.
His certificate of naturalization was dated April 7, 1865. The following is an obituary published around the time of his death in 1915:
Funeral Rites of the Catholic Chuch Observed There For the Late Ambrose Bickert (Fillmore County News)
The funeral of our highly respected resident, Mr. Ambrose Bickert, whose death occurred here at 2:20 A. M. Sunday, June 20th, at his home in this city, took place Wednesday, June 20th, with services at St. Stephen’s church, this city.
The following is a short biography from extracts gathered from his life:
Ambrose Bickert was born in the city of Fulda, Germany, in the year 1835. Came to America in 1860, arriving in Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage of five weeks, his wife Magdalena who died seven years ago, accompanying him. In 1862 he enlisted in the U. S. army in the 39th Ohio, remaining all through the war engaging under General Rosenkranz principally, in some of the greatest battles of 1862 to 1855 viz. Atlanta, Pittsburg Landing, Island No. 10, Corinth, the Siege of Vicksburg.
For his bravery and general bearing as a soldier he became Corporal, and received other promotions that tell of signal acts of bravery.
In 1865 he received his discharge and like others, went west the same year to Nebraska City, where he engaged in wagon making, having received large contracts as such for the freighting to California in those days. After five years or in 1870 he moved onto and settled, homesteaded an elegant farm near Elmwood, Cass county, owning at his death two hundred acres of choice land, with fine and beautiful improvements.
He moved away from his old home in Elmwood five years ago; came to Exeter, made his home here with his daughter a nd son-in-law , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, where he has also other children living. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, two died in infancy, a daughter, Sister Salvadora who enteredthe Sisterhood, died eight years ago. The eight now living are Henry, Lincoln; John, Elmwood; George, Elmwood; Mrs. Chas. Standard, Greenwood; Mrs. Wm. Brown, Exeter; Wm. Bickert, Exeter; Julian Bickert, Exeter; Rev. R. L. Bickert, Rulo.
A large number of clergymen came to participate, attracted no less by the funeral services and do honour to this good old man, than by the prominent position of his son, who is a priest, Father Bickert.
While Mr. Bickert had been afflicted, an invalid for almost two years, caused by old age, his days and months evenof illness seemed comfortable, made happy by the kind ministrations of his children, more especially of Mrs. Brown, to whom he was particularly attached. She made great efforts for her father in h is long illness to make him happy.
His body was shipped to his old home, Elmwood, to the old cemetery, to the old church, to be buried beside her whose gentle spirit passed away some years ago.
The old settlers, old soldiers, came in great numbers to Elmwood Wednesday afternoon where another service was held, and where he was well I known. Here he lived from the time he came in the fifties, when he retired and came to Exeter to spend the evening of an honourable life.
It is safe to say that all the Requiem Ecclesiastical functions at his funeral were beautiful, making a marked impression on all present.
The following are the officers of the Mass and Services: Rev. R. L. Bickert, Celebrant; Rev. J. J. Hoffmann, Deacon; Rev Jos. J. Ress, Subdeacon; Rev. P. J. Healy, Master of Ceremonies, assisting, besides the above Revs. W. McDonald, Exeter; C. A. Becker, Geneva; Thos. Barden, Tecumseh; Francis A. O'Brien, Dawson; J. C. Caraher, Friend; L. A. Dunphy, Sutton; Ad. M . Mosler, Crete; J. J. Reddy, Palmyra.
The flowers offered to vivify the sceneof condolence were abundant and beautiful. In the passing of Mr. Bickert we lose an old pioneer of faith and heart, a man who was eminent in his day in building up material and moral welfare. He gave of his strength time and means and was a fundamental factor for the church at Elmwood. He was noted for his devotion to his home and children. He was always cheerful and even in his days of suffering for well nigh two years, scarcely complained. He was peaceful to the end when the Angel of Death closed his eyes to open in Eternity. He will long be remembered for his generous heart, his smiles of good will to all.
The church on Wednesday at Exeter, even though the hour, 7 a.m. was early, was a large funeral, the church was well filled by the children, mourning relatives and sympathizing friends. The cortege to the depot was large, the old soldiers of Exeter, and the ladies of the illegible Corps turned out en masse and in soldierly bearing, martial step, honored by their presence their comrade, doing full justice to one who helped to make our country and preserve its flag.
The funeral services here were conducted by Father Casimere who preached an eloquent sermon on the subject of “death.” All those who heard this powerful sermon will long remember it.
These from out of town attending services here were: Frank Stander and family, John Murphy and family, Dan Bourke and sister Minnie; Mrs. Louise Bourke and daughter, Mr. Globitz and wife and Will Glaubitz and family all of Manly. Mr. Brodrick and wife, Mrs. Mike Malone and children of Palmyra.
Aug Stander and family of Louisville and Chas. Stander and family Greenwood.
Priests in attendance were as follows: Father Casmere, Reddy, Higgins and Bradley.
All the children were present.
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