Ill For More Than Year - Member Of Old Scotch Settlement Family.
John A. Picken died this morning at 12:30 o'clock at his home, 961 North Court Street. Mr. Picken had been ill for over a year from paralysis of the nerves.
He was born June 30, 1850, on the homestead in the Scotch settlement, where he continued to reside until six years ago, when he moved to Rockford. He was a son of George Picken, one of the pioneers of the Scotch settlement, who came from Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1838. Mr. Picken was one of thirteen children, all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood except one, who died in infancy. He was married to Jane Andrew, a daughter of John Andrew, another pioneer of the settlement. He is survived by the widow, one son, George M. Picken, and one grandson.
The remaining sisters and brothers are Charles Picken, Guilford; Mrs. Thomas Ralston, George Picken, Margaret Picken and Mrs. J. B. McEachran, of Rockford, and Mrs. Ellen McDonald, of Caledonia.
Mr.Picken was a man of noble character, strictly honest and an earnest Christian and enjoyed the respect and friendship of a great number of friends. He joined the Willow Creek Presbyterian church in early life, where he was a consistent member for many years. When he came to Rockford, he united with the First Presbyterian church.
The funeral will be held on Monday at 1 o'clock, Rev. William Fulton officiating. Burial will be in the West side cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Rockford Republic, Saturday, June 6, 1914
[Bio provided by FAG contributor Dean McMakin]
Ill For More Than Year - Member Of Old Scotch Settlement Family.
John A. Picken died this morning at 12:30 o'clock at his home, 961 North Court Street. Mr. Picken had been ill for over a year from paralysis of the nerves.
He was born June 30, 1850, on the homestead in the Scotch settlement, where he continued to reside until six years ago, when he moved to Rockford. He was a son of George Picken, one of the pioneers of the Scotch settlement, who came from Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1838. Mr. Picken was one of thirteen children, all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood except one, who died in infancy. He was married to Jane Andrew, a daughter of John Andrew, another pioneer of the settlement. He is survived by the widow, one son, George M. Picken, and one grandson.
The remaining sisters and brothers are Charles Picken, Guilford; Mrs. Thomas Ralston, George Picken, Margaret Picken and Mrs. J. B. McEachran, of Rockford, and Mrs. Ellen McDonald, of Caledonia.
Mr.Picken was a man of noble character, strictly honest and an earnest Christian and enjoyed the respect and friendship of a great number of friends. He joined the Willow Creek Presbyterian church in early life, where he was a consistent member for many years. When he came to Rockford, he united with the First Presbyterian church.
The funeral will be held on Monday at 1 o'clock, Rev. William Fulton officiating. Burial will be in the West side cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Rockford Republic, Saturday, June 6, 1914
[Bio provided by FAG contributor Dean McMakin]
Family Members
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Elizabeth Picken Ralston
1830–1897
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Mary Picken Brown
1833–1880
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Archabald Picken
1836–1841
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Charles Picken
1838–1921
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Martha Picken Ralston
1840–1924
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Jane Picken Brown
1842–1904
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Archibald "Archie" Picken
1844–1909
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George Picken
1846–1925
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Mary Ellen "Ellen" Picken McDonald
1848–1920
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Margaret Picken
1852–1936
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Sarah Picken McEachran
1855–1933
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