Person:Stephen Wicks (1)

Stephen was a charter member of the Elba Grange and a birthrightmember of the Friends Church. He was a farmer in Oakfield and ChapelStreet, Elba, NY. In 1910, his brother James came to live with himfor the winter. He settled, after his marriage, in a log house whichwas later replaced by a commodious dwelling on a fertile tract ofland, which became one of the attractive farm homes of Elba. He was afarmer until 1903 , when he retired form active life and moved to thevillage of Elba. The following articles are from the ProgressiveBatavian. May 2, 1879 - East Oakfield - Several East Oakfielders took part inthe festivities of an enjoyable surprise sugar party at Mr. StephenWicks, at the Friends Settlement, Elba, last week Friday evening. Itwas gotten up by the Friends; was largely attended and all present hada most excellent time. Feb. 18, 1887 - Stephen A. Wicks, of Elba, has rented his farm of 140Acres to Henry Altenburg and will remove to Oakfield in the spring. Apr. 29, 1887 - Stephen A. Wicks is moving this week to Oakfield. Itis reported that he talks of buying a lot in Elba and building therenext season. Aug. 19, 1892 - James and Stephen Wicks were called by telegram toKalamazoo, Mich., on Friday last to attend the funeral of theirbrother Edward. Mr. Wicks died very suddenly, apoplexy being thecause. Dec 11, 1897 - Forty Years Married - Aged Elba Couple Celebrate TheirRuby Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Wicks of the Village happilySurprised by Relatives and Friends - Recipients of many Hansome Gifts- Church service Tomorrow - A very happy event took place last eveningat the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S.A.Wicks, the occasion being thefortieth anniversary of their marriage. Their children arranged tocelebrate the event by making the aged couple a surprise visit. About35 relatives and a few intimate friends were present. During theevening their son Edward of Batavia, in a few well chosen words,presented Mr. and Mrs. Wicks, on behalf of their five children and sixgrandchildren, a handsome oak rocking chair and six sterling silverspoons. There were many other gifts. A Beautiful supper was served,after which the guests departed, wishing the couple many years ofhappiness yet. Jan 20, 1902 - Stephen A. Wicks has bought the Alva Babcock house onChapple Street for $800. Apr. 18, 1902 - Dr. L.L. Tozier removed a large bunch from the top ofMrs. Wicks' head on Wednesday. It had troubled her all winter. Sep 15, 1902 - Mrs. Wicks of Elba Hurt - Condition Not Serious - CornNot Yielding Well - Friends Meeting - Mrs. Stephen A. Wicks who withher husband attended the Grange meeting on Saturday evening, fell inthe Presbyterian Church yard while waiting for Mr. Wicks to come upwith the horse. She is quite heavy and was badly shaken up. Dr. Grayattended her. She is confined to her bed. Mar. 19, 1903 - S.A. Wicks will sell at his farm, 2 1/4 miles northwest of Elba Village, 5 head of horses, 5 head of cattle, a number offowls and farm tools, including wagons, plows, harrows, binder, mower,cultivators, rakes, roller, weeder, sleighs, potato covers andhousehold furniture, including stoves, beds, bedsprings, chaires, 1barrel of vinegar and a large lot of small tools. C.H. Reynolds,auctioneer. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. May 24, 1911 - Mrs. Stephen Weeks, who had partially recovered from anillness, was overcome by the heat on Monday and is now in a seriouscondition. Her daughter , Mrs. John Moore of Batavia, is with her. Oct 23, 1913 - Administrators Sale Saturday Oct 25th - At 2 pm prompt,at the residence of the late Stephen A. Wicks in the Village of Elba,the following property will be offered for sale: One Bay Driving Mare,weight about 1,100 lbs, One Top Buggy, in good condition. One SpringWagon, hand made. One good Single Harness. One Work Harness. OneCutter, Culvator,Wheelbarrow, Lawn Mower, Grindstone, Scythe, Chest ofCarpenters Tools, good, Round Oak Stove, small Heater, Forks, Hoes,Shovels, and other articles too numerous to mention. Five Hens. Alsoa quantity of Household Goods. Bert A. Hundredmark, Auctioneer Term: All sums of $5 and under cash; over that amount a credit ofthree months will be given on good, approved, endorsed, interestbearing notes, payable at the Bank of Genesee, Batavia, NY Edward Wicks Laura A. Moore, Administrators. In 1870, Christiana's mother Catherine and her husband Daniel Traverswere living with them. In 1880 only Catherine was living with them.In 1880 they are listed as having a servant, Alexander McCargs fromEngland.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Donald Fox. Wicks family History.
2. ↑ Scott Benz. Elba, NY Town Historian, Family group sheets, photos, wills, andnewspaper clippings..
3.   Census records.
4. ↑ Stephen died of heart failure.
5. ↑ The funeral took place at his home at 3 pm. The Rev. David Baronofficiated, assisted by the Rev. Mina L. Harkness. The bearers wereRoswell Wrigley and Stephen A. Underhill of Buffalo, Howard Isaac ofBatavia and James Jones of Elba, all grandsons of Stephen A. Wicks,and J. Irving Dillngham and Fred Shuknecht, also of Elba.