Person:Henry Hicks (4)

Note: All information from Norman Zezula.

M. 25 Apr 1822 to Betsy Utter in NC

!BIRTH: Estimate based on the 1800 census of Surry Co., NC (showing that

     Joshua had 3 children under 10 years); the marriage date of Henry's
     parents (1794), and the identification of two other children born
     to Henry's parents:  Ruth HICKS b. 28 Aug 1797 & Elijah HICKS
     b. 2 Apr 1799.  The conclusion that Henry was a son of Joshua HICKS is
     based on the study of Clermont Co., Ohio marriage, land, and census
     records.  For example, in 1827, Joshua & Diana HICKS sold 59 acres
     to Henry, and in 1840 sold the remaining 73.5 acres of their land
     to Joshua HICKS Jr.  Henry sold his land (in 1843) to William HICKS.
       (All evidence indicates Henry, Joshua Jr., and William are brothers.)
        Joshua HICKS Sr., Henry, and Alexander Johnson (husband of Margaret
        HICKS) are listed consecutively in the 1840 census, suggesting they
        are neighbors.  In the 1820 census, there is only one HICKS family
        in Clermont Co. (ie Joshua HICKS).  In 1830, there are only 3 HICKS
        families:  those of Joshua and 2 of his sons: Henry and Elijah.

!MARRIAGE: Cler. Co., Ohio mar rec. (v 2 p 31)

!DEATH: Alive in 1843 when he sold his land.

XCENSUS--1850:

CHRONOLOGY:

      1822:  Married in Clermont Co.  His bro.-in-law, Col. Dowty Utter,
             was an important local political figure, who later ran for
             governor. (He failed, by one vote, to get the Democratic
             nomination.)--HIST. OF CLER. CO., OHIO, by Everts.
      1825-1830:  Clerk of Franklin Twp., Clermont, Ohio--ibid.
      1827:       Bought 59 acres from Joshua & Diana HICKS
      1830:       Census, Franklin Twp. (p. 263) next to Elijah HICKS;
                  a wife and child (5-10 years old) were indicated.
      1834:       Indentured this 59 acres of land to R. Chalfant for $200.
      1836:       (or before)  apparently redeemed his indentured land
      1840:       Census, Clermont Co.; alone
      1843:       sold the 59 acres to William HICKS (no wife signed)
                  Apparently Henry left the area (not in the 1850 census.)

LAND: 1827: bought 59 acres from Joshua and Diana HICKS (vol. Y23, p 105)

      1834:    Indentured (mortgaged?) this 59 acres for $200.
               (I2 33 p. 115)  26 Dec 1834 to Robert Chalfant:
               [Henry HICKS sells] all that tract or parcel of land
                  lying in the said county of Clermont and state of Ohio-
                  On the waters of the Ohio River.  Begining at two ashes
                  and an elm, thence South 46 E. 53 poles to a stone in
                  the branch-- thence N. 46 E 50 poles to a stone on
                  the East side of the state road, thence N 46 W 9 poles
                  to a stone on the West side of the road.  Then N 46 E.
                  39 poles to a stone.  Then South 46 E. 9 poles to a
                  stone.  Then N 46 E 96 poles to two beeches and a sugar
                  tree and a stone in the patent line. Then South
                  45 W. 180 poles to the begining-- containing fifty-nine
                  acres and twelve poles be. the same more or less, it
                  being the same tract of land where the said Henry HICKS
                  now resides...
                       ... the said Henry HICKS together with his wife who
                  hereby relinquishes her right of dower...
                       ... The conditions of the foregoing indenture is such
                  that in case the said Henry HICKS, his heirs, admrs.,
                  exrs., or assigns shall well and truly pay to the
                  said R. Chalfant, his heirs or assigns the sum of two
                  hundred dollars on or before the first day of January                         one thousand eight hundred and thirty six, according to
                  a written bond given by the said Henry HICKS to the said
                  Robert Chalfant bearing [?] even date herewith.  Then
                  and in that case, this indenture shall be void and of
                  no effect.  Otherwise to remain in full force and
                  virtue in law and equity.  In testimony  whereof. the
                  said Henry HICKS has hereunto set his hand and seal
                  the date first written.
                                    Henry HICKS
                                    [no wife signs]