Notes

[NI2445] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 244

Homer Bicknell worked in the paper mill of Lieutenant-Govenor Weston at Dalton.
Both wives taught school before marriage, Julia in Windsor and Emma in Dalton

[NI2447] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 378

Representative Arthur H Bicknell died on Monday, Dec. 29, 1912, at his home in Dalton of an acute attack of heart trouble.
He was for fifteen years employed by the Dalton Shoe Company, and later was an accountant in the office of the Eaton, Crane & Pike Co. plant at Pittsfield.
In 1911 he was elected representative from the fourth Berkshire district and was re-elected to the General Court of Massachusetts in November, 1912.
He was a member of Unity Lodge of Masons, of Onota Lodge of Perfection of Pittsfield, the Dalton Club, the Grange and the Congregational Church.

[NI2517] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 244

John served in the Civil War, Company B, Forty-hird Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers.
Died at Weymouth Heights, Massachusetts

[NI2519] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 244

Anson served in the Civil War, Company B, Forty-third Massachusetts, Volunteers.

From Phyllis Carroll's 1981 book page 179

Anson was blinded in the Civil war and was then known as the "Blind Singer of Hingham".
He died of a heart attack in the railroad station at Hingham, MA on his way home from the Bicknell Family Ass. Reunion in Boston on Feb 22 1911.

[NI2520] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 244

Roger was Blind

[NI2548] Retired MIT Prof. Joseph Bicknell, Wind Tunnel Pioneer, Dies at 84
For Immediate Release, July 24, 1996
Contact: Charles Ball
Phone: (617) 253-1683
Joseph Bicknell, a retired Massachusetts Institute of Technology
professor of aeronautics who was instrumental in developing MIT's Wright
Brothers Wind Tunnel, and in aircraft testing in the tunnel during World
War II, died in Kingman, Ariz., Monday (July 22) , at the age of 84. The
cause of death was a stroke, according to his daughter, Marsha Bicknell,
of Kingman.
Professor Bicknell, an MIT graduate, was a member of MIT's
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics for 30 years, specializing in
applied aerodynamics.
He was born in Weymouth to a family that traced its roots in the
community to 1632. He received the SB degree in aeronautics from MIT in
1934 and the SM in 1937. It was a time when few engineers went on to
PhDs. He became an assistant in aeronautical engineering from 1934 to
1937, when he joined the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
doing flight research. He returned to MIT in 1939 as a research
associate and was appointed to the faculty in 1943. He became an
associate professor in 1946 and professor in 1969.
He served as executive officer of the department and faculty
operations officer for several years. In 1968-69 he headed the
department's Experimental Projects Laboratory.
He also taught one summer in Europe as part of an exchange program,
at universities in Berlin and London.
In the four years prior to his retirement in 1973, he was on leave
of absence from MIT while teaching at Texas A&M.
He and his late wife, Mary F. (Hart) Bicknell, lived in Hingham
while Professor Bicknell was at MIT. They spent most of their retirement
years on the island of Port Aransas, Tex., off Corpus Christie, where
Professor Bicknell continued his lifelong interest in sailing boats,
both as a sailor and builder.
He had been a member of the MIT Sailing Club for many years and his
hobby was small boat design, construction and repair, which took up much
of his time in Texas, his daughter said. He limited himself to boats 22-
feet and smaller, such as the Marblehead Skiff, one of his favorites,
she said. Over the years, he wrote numerous articles for small boat
journals and was considered an expert in the field.
He and his wife also became active members of the small island
community, his daughter said.
Professor Bicknell was chairman of the harbor committee, played a
key role in developing the community's first library, served as
proofreader for the island newspaper and was a substitute teacher in the
public schools.
Teaching remained one of her father's greatest enjoyments, his
daughter said, and he accepted calls to teach in any grade, from
elementary to high school. "He really shaped up one third grade that was
having problems with multiplication," she said.
In addition to his daughter, Marsha, Professor Bicknell leaves two
sons, Frank L. of Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Kenneth H. of Kingman.
Professor Bicknell had lived in Kingman about six years. There were
no funeral services. His body will be cremated and, according to his
wishes, a sailing friend will spread the ashes on the waters of the Gulf
of Mexico.
--END--

[NI2584] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 245 and 246

James was a shoemaker by trade and spent the earlier part of his life at East Weymouth.
On the establishment of the Methodist Church in that village he became personally interested in religion, joined the Methodist Church, fitted himself for a class leader, and later preached in various parts of Plymouth and Barnstable Counties.
He had in a large measure the impulsive energy characteristic of that branch of the family, and his work in the ministry always bore evidences of the great zeal and devotion he had for the advancement of the Christian faith.
At East Harwich, Massachusetts, the faithful ones struggled for a long time against adversity until 1837, when, during the pastorate of Rev. James Bicknell, the most famous revival of Southeastern Massachusetts occured here.
It is related that men and women of all ages came from all parts of the cape to these meetings;
That the meetings were kept up until long after midnight, and that during the excitement men and women jumped up and walked around on the railings of the pews, while others rolled over on the floor, others also shouting until their vocal organs failed to respond.
There were several hundred converts, of whom one hundred and thirty were baptised and joined the church.
A few years prior to his death he engaged in trade at East Weymouth.

[NI2588] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 381

Capt. Goodspeed was of Cape Cod stock, son of Thomas and Martha, a sturdy son of the sea.
He was born in Marston's Mills, Barnstable, Massachusetts, April 16 1819, and, receiving his education in the district schools, he followed a seafaring life until 1848, during which time he was engaged in the coasting trade, running from Boston to Baltimore, Albany, New Haven and Philadelphia.

In 1848, Mr Goodspeed and his wife took up their abode in East Weymouth, where they lived nearly 60 years, endearing themselves more and more to a large circle of friends.
In 1893, Mr and Mrs. Goodspeed celebrated their golden wedding, receiving many gifts of love and regard.
During these years Mr. Goodspeed was a loyal Methodist, serving the local church in the capacity of trustee and steward and teaching in the Sunday school for over fifty years.
Active in every good work, he early identified himself with the temperance cause, and was especiall interested in work for the children.
He was one of those kindly, appreciative souls, never forgetting a kindness, and quick to acknowlege the least attention.
Everybody loved him, for he loved everbody.
He was a loving husband, a kind father, a faithful friend, a consistent Christian man, and he leaves to his children a blessed heritage; for " A ggod name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold."

[NI2658] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 125

Cabel was a direct descendant, through Abraham, Isaac, Isaac and Mordecai, from Samuel Lincoln, who came from Hingham, old England, and settled in Hingham, New England, in 1637, in that part now known as Cohassett.
Mordecai built a mill and that place is now known as Lincoln Mills.

It is claimed that President Abraham Lincoln's descent was through Samuel (1637), Mordecai, Mordecai, John, Abraham, Thomas.
Abraham lived in North Carolina, but removed to Kentucky about 1782, where his three sons, Mordecai, Joseph and Thomas were born, the last-named son being the father of Abraham Lincoln, born Feb. 12, 1809, and died as President of the United States, April 15, 1865.

[NI2672] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 126

Zachariah was the keeper of the toll bridge at Neponset, Dorchester, Massachusetts.

[NI2732] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 383

George was a soldier in the Civil War, enlisting in the Second Regiment, N.Y. Vol. Infantry, where his name was written as George Beekman.
He was wounded in the first battle of Bull Run, Virginia, buy a musket ball passing through the fleshy part of the arm; was taken prisoner and confined at Salisbury, North Carolina, and other southern prisons for ten months, until exchanged, when he returned to New York City, and enlisted in a New York Regiment of Heavy Artillery, in which and in the Ivalid Corps he served till the end of the war.

He was on gard duty in Washington, DC, on the night of President Lincoln's assassination, and subsequently did guard duty for the Military Commission during the trial of the conspirators.
He afterwards served in the Regular Army for three years, and subsequently in the Signal Service Corps, under an enlistment for five years, from which service he was discharged by order of President Ulysses S Grant.
In 1880, he was a member of the mounted squad police of the City of New York.


The following is copied from a New York Paper, Sept. 1882:

Brave officer Bicknell
How he stopped a Runaway Horse and saved a Child's Life.

An opportunity was presented to Officer Bicknell of the Mounted Squad yesterday morning of exhibiting at once his vigilance, activity and courage, and which he did not fail to embrace on the spur of the moment.
Miss Reid, who resides at No. 113 East 116th Street, started out ia a village cart in company with a little child of 5 years, yesterday morning to take a drive in the park.
When near Seventh Avenue and 126th Street she stepped out of the wagon to adjust some portion of the harness that had become disarranged, leaving the child in the cart, when the horse became fractious, broke and ran away from her.
Officer Bicknell being in that vacinity and on horseback, took in the situation at a glance, and putting spurs to his animal, followed quickly in the wake of the runaway.
The child, in the meantime, became greatly frightened, and as the officer approached the wagon the double effort developed upon him of endevouring to catch the runaway horse while he prevented the affrighted child from leaping fromthe wagon.
By a few soothing words he managed to calm the child's excitement riding close to the wagon, and then without loosing a minute and quickening his horses pace, he came instantly alongside the runaway, causght hold of the reins and checked the animal.
He then turned the vehicle over to the lady, who was greatly rejoiced at the narrow escape of the little one.

Several gentlemen who witnessed the officer's sympathy, activity and bravery immediately united in sending a letter to the Police Commissioners calling attention to the exemplary conduct of Mr Bicknell and recommended him for promotion.


Brave Officer Bicknell.
His Heroism Rewarded.

At a meeting of the Police Commissioners yesterday, a letter was received from Hon, John Kelly, eulogizing the bravery of Officer George Bicknell, of the Mounted Squad, for his conduct in stopping a runaway horse attached to a village cart in which was seated Miss Annie Reid and a little girl.
Mr Kelly, who witnessed the runaway, which occured on Wednesday afternoon on Seventh Avenue and 127th Street, spoke highly of the conduct of the policeman, who, at the risk of his life, succeeded in stopping the horse and averted what might have been an accident fatal to the occupant of the vehicle.
Upon the reading of the letter it was unanimously resolved to place the name of Officer Bicknell upon the roll of honor and to present him with a set of engrossed resolutions, handsomely framed, reciting his meritorious conduct, with the appreciation of the board of Police.

[NI2737] [Usa.ftw]

From notes provided by G. Lynne Schilt [lynne.schilt@ibm.net]

Her death certificate lists the cause of death as "colitis." She died at Long
Island College Hospital and is (according to her death certificate)
buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family lore has it that she was
admitted to the hospital with appendicitis. The surgery was supposed to
have been successful, a great accomplishment in the days before
antibiotics. However, as the family lore goes, there was supposedly an
explosion across the street from the hospital. The force of it was said
to have knocked her out of her bed, peritonitis set in and she died!
The death certificate lists the date of hospital entry as 21 August
1913. I pulled information out of an LDS library of the NY Times Index
to look for explosions.

[NI2754] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 127

Lovell was one of the leading citizens of Weymouth and was prominent in Masonic circles.
He was a successful builder in wood and stone.

[NI2759] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W. Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book page 250

Daniel died as the result of an injury received in the building of the Weymouth Iron Works, at East Weymouth, Massachusetts.

[NI2763] [Usa.ftw]

From T.W Bicknell's 1913 genealogy book pages 251 and 252

Z. L. BICKNNELL.

Mr. Bicknell was one of the men who helped to make Weymouth.
After completing the course of study in the local schools, he attended Welland Academy, at Hingham.
When seventeen years of age he went to work at carpentry and followed that trade until 1850 when he took a clerk's position in the grocery store of Henry Loud, where he remained fourteen years, and then went into the business for himself.
After thirty years of success his store was burned and he retired.
Politically, Mr. Bicknell was an ardent Democrat, and although Weymouth was strongly Republican, his personal character and untiring efforts toward good town government enabled him to win in the contests for public office, for he was the type of man who was more than willing to work for the ptiblic good.
"Deeds, not words," characterized his entire public life.
In 1857 he was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen and served continuously for twenty years. As a member of the "War Board," during the war of the rebellion, his work for the men at the front as well as for their families at home is remembered with words of grateful praise for "Zach" Bicknell.
In 1862 he represented his district in the Massachusetts Legislature, and again after an interim of nearly thirty years, and toward the end of his political activity he was again sent by a strong Republican district to the scene of his former lawmaking.
In town affairs he was always a leader and was usually found on boards and committees where work was required.
He served on the Democratic Town Committee for many years, was a member of the Building Committee of the Tufts Library, and afterward served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for twenty years.
At different times he was a member of the Board of Selectmen for seventeen years, also of the School Committee, the Board of Assessors, the Town Board of Auditors, the Appropriation Committee, the Board of Engineers, and Chief of the Fire Department.
He served on the War Board from 1861 to 1865, in the interests of the soldiers and their families in the Civil War.
He served as postmaster at East Weymouth as an appointee of President Buchanan, and later during Cleveland's first term.
He was an active member of the Methodist Church, was chairman of the trustees, steward and superintendent of the Sunday school for twenty-four years.
He was a prominent figure in the Masonic fraternity.
As the oldest Past Master of Orphans' Hope Lodge, the first Commander of South Shore Commandery, Knights Templar, of Weymouth, as well as Past Commander of Old Colony Commandery of Arlington, a Past High Priest of Pentaipha Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, the standard bearer of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and a member of the thirty-second degree, Scottish Rite, he was well known throughout the State.
Odd fellowship also claimed him as brother.
The last surviving charter member of Crescent Lodge, No. 82, he had passed through the chairs and was Past Grand Master.
His name was also in the roll of Wornpatuck Encampment, No. 18.
One of the oldest existing commissions as Justice of the Peace bore his name, which was on the membership lists of the New England Grocers' Association and the old Weymouth Club as director.
He was at one time President of the Weymouth Savings Bank, and was one of the founders of the Bicknell Family Association, a Vice-President and a member of the Executive Committee.
His summers were spent at Martha's Vineyard, where he was a director of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association.

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