1821 - 1889 (68 years)
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Name |
Joseph Hickman [2, 3, 4, 5] |
Birth |
5 Jul 1821 |
Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada [5, 6, 7] |
Gender |
Male |
Lived in |
Dorchester [8] |
Lived in |
1838 |
Dorchester, New Brunswich, Canada [9] |
the house he finished building in |
Occupation |
Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada [10] |
Shipbuilder |
Occupation |
1866 |
Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada [3] |
Merchant |
Occupation |
1876 |
Dorchester, New Brunswich, Canada [11] |
Opens Hickman store |
FindAGrave URL |
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70051125 |
FindAGrave ID |
70051125 |
FamilySearch ID |
LDJ9-MVW |
FamilySearch URL |
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LDJ9-MVW |
Death |
4 Sep 1889 |
Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada [6, 12, 13, 14, 15] |
Burial |
Dorchester Rural Cemetery, Westmorland Co., Dorchester Parish, NB [6] |
Person ID |
I2618 |
Main |
Last Modified |
29 Aug 2020 |
Family |
Ruth Caroline Wells, b. 1 Dec 1822 d. 23 Apr 1898 (Age 75 years) |
Marriage |
19 Apr 1845 |
Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick [16, 17] |
Children |
| 1. Thomas W. Hickman, b. 4 Feb 1846, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswich, Canada d. 26 Nov 1875 (Age 29 years) |
| 2. Ann Coll Hickman, b. 14 Jun 1847 d. 27 Aug 1878, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 31 years) |
+ | 3. Albert J. H. Hickman, Esq., b. Abt 1848, Nova Scotia d. 13 Mar 1879, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (Age ~ 31 years) |
+ | 4. Ellen M. Hickman, b. 17 Feb 1850, Nova Scotia d. 5 Apr 1939 (Age 89 years) |
+ | 5. Caroline Clifford Hickman, b. 1852, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswich, Canada d. 4 Dec 1884, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 32 years) |
+ | 6. Alma Minora Hickman, "Annie", b. 2 Mar 1855, New Brunswick, Canada d. 2 Dec 1884, Bridgewater, New Dublin Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada (Age 29 years) |
+ | 7. John Howard Hickman, b. 26 Oct 1858, Dorchester, New Brunswich, Canada d. 10 May 1921, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 62 years) |
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Documents |
| Joseph Hickman / Ruth Wells family in 1861 Census of Canada Joseph Hickman Age 40
Ruth Hickman Age 38
Thomas Hickman Age 16
Annie Hickman Age 14
Albert Hickman Age 12
Mary E Hickman Age 11
Mary Clifd Hickman Age 9
Alma Hickman Age 7
John H Hickman Age 3 |
Family ID |
F1077 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
30 Sep 2018 |
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Event Map |
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| Birth - 5 Jul 1821 - Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada |
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| Lived in - - Dorchester |
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| Lived in - the house he finished building in - 1838 - Dorchester, New Brunswich, Canada |
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| Occupation - Shipbuilder - - Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada |
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| Marriage - 19 Apr 1845 - Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick |
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| Occupation - Merchant - 1866 - Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada |
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| Occupation - Opens Hickman store - 1876 - Dorchester, New Brunswich, Canada |
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| Death - 4 Sep 1889 - Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada |
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Photos |
| Joseph Hickman house in 2005 Dad, Claire, Susan and I visited here in July 2005 to attend "The Hickman Family Reunion". |
| Joseph Hickman From a large framed image at the "Joseph Hickman House", Dorchester, NB. Marlene Hickman notes: "Father of Alma...We commented on how very much today's John (Jack) Hickman resembles this man."
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| The Hickman house and barns. From Judy Hickman Morison:
"..Built by Joseph Hickman (1821-1889) and run following his death by John Howard Hickman."
"..an old photo of the house taken by Albert Hickman and was accessed through the archives in Fredericton. There are no barns on the property now - in it's heyday it was said to be an experimental farm." |
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Notes |
- JSH notes: Each "share" of vessel ownership usually represented 1/64th of the total ownership.
Marlene Hickman notes (25 May, 2007):
"According to a recent book published by Tantramar Heritage Trust and compiled by Dale E Alward entitled "Down Sackville Ways - Shipbuilding in a Nineteenth Century New Brunswick Outport", Joseph Hickman owned at least eight shares in the following vessels built in Sackville:"
"1845 - "Dorchester" - schooner - 42 tons - built by Christopher Boultenhouse - owners listed were Martin Bulmer, Gideon Palmer, Joseph Hickman, Dorchester."
"1872 - "E. Chambers" - schooner - 215 tons - built by Alfred D Cole - Albert J Smith, Dorchester; Abner Smith, Sackville (4 shares); Joseph Hickman, Dorchester; Joseph A Read, Sackville."
"1873 "Riberia" - brigantine - 299 tons - built by Alfred D Cole - Joseph L Black, Oliver Barnes, Richard C Boxall, Sackville; Robert McKay, Moncton; Joseph Hickman, Dorchester."
"These would be in addition to the following:
November 24, 1870 - Chignecto Post
"Seized - The schr "Rosebud" Capt E Palmer, Master, was seized at Dorchester on Monday morning last on her arrival from Boston for some pervious infraction of the revenue law. She was laden with goods for Sackville and Moncton. Permission was obtained to bring her here (Sackville?) to discharge and she arrived at this port yesterday. She is owned by Messrs Gideon Palmer, Joseph Hickman, A J Smith, Alex Robb and Capt E Palmer, Dorchester, and John Bell of Sackville."
As well his will listed shares in the following vessels at the time of his death in 1889 -
"Bessie May" - 4/64 shares & "Sarah Chandler" - 2/64 shares.
Marlene Hickman notes:
"Joseph probably had shares in vessels but Wm was the builder."
"Joseph was also a politician with his older brother John."
"From what I understand The Sessions was a form of County Council government with presentation from each of the parishes in the County, representatives chosen by ballot of the male residents."
Charlie Hickman notes:
"...a prosperous merchant - lumberman who built the Hickman Store in 1876 and several other buildings"
From "Dorchester Island and Related Areas", R. Bowser notes:
....Merchant in Dorchester from 1841 - 1881
From Session records:
"Thursday, March 7, 1872 - "A special meeting of the Sessions took place on Thursday in reference to the Court House matter. There were present S. F Black, Chairman, S G Gilbert, W K Chapman, John Hickman, Jos Hickman, J H Brownell and R Lowerson...."
From August 17, 1876 - Chignecto Post:
"The new store of Joseph Hickman Esq Dorchester is completed is now occupied by him. It is quite a handsome structure inside and out and affords abundance of room for Mr. Hickman's large business."
From 12 Sep 1889 publication LEAF:
"651 Joseph HICKMAN, one of the old residents of Dorchester (West. Co.) died Sept. 4. He was some years ago engaged in shipbuilding. During the past few years, however, owing to failing health, he has not been engaged in business. The deceased leaves a son, John H. HICKMAN and a daughter, Mrs. W.D. DOUGLAS of Amherst, N.S. Three brothers also survive him, John HICKMAN and William HICKMAN of Dorchester and James S. HICKMAN, Amherst, as well as two sisters, Mrs. W.J. WELDON, Moncton and Mrs. W.B. DIXON, Sackville. 12 September 1889 LEAF"
From the Post:
"426 Dorchester (West. Co.) - On Wednesday morn., Joseph HICKMAN passed away after a long illness. Mr. Hickman, age 69, leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. W.D. DOUGLAS, Amherst, N.S. and J.H. HICKMAN of this place. 5 September 1889 POST"
From Dorchester Cemetery transcription:
"Joseph Hickman 5 July 1821 - 4 Sept 1889, h/w Ruth C. 1 Dec 1822 - 23 Apr 1898"
The following from Marlene Hickman via email 10 Jul 2005:
Among the Hickman family papers archived at Dorchester is a statement (unsigned and undated) showing that at the time of his death, Joseph's estate consisted of:
62 acres of old marsh land $4650
30 acres of light marsh land 1500
3 Barns on the marsh 600
50 Acres of Woodland 100
Store occupied by J H Hickman & Co 2000
Bank Building 2000
Ketchum Place 1000
Welling Place 500
Homestead with about 28 acres land 3000
Household furniture 1000
About 80 tons English hay 480
About 30 tons broadleaf 120
One horse (grey mare) 100
2 Cows 50
Barn Furniture 100
Carts, Sleds, etc 150
Brigt "Bessie May" 4/64 share 150
Bark Sarah Chandler 2/64 share 70
Plus outstanding debts owed to him brought the total of his estate to $31,893
Bequests in his will, dated January 23, 1885, left his homestead property and household possesions plus a yearly annuity of $500 to his wife. To his daughter Ellen Douglas $6000 and her son, Joseph Douglas, $500 at age 21. He also left bequeaths to his grandchildren, survivors of his own son and daughters: to each of his grandsons William Albert Hickman and Albert Hickman Beckwith and granddaughter, Ellen Davidson, $3000 at age 21. The residue of his estate was left to his son John, who with his mother Ruth were named executors of the estate. [18, 19, 20]
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Sources |
- [SAuth] John Spencer Howell, Jr., John Spencer Howell, Jr., (http://www.jhowell.com/ jhowell@jhowell.com).
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca).
891 m. 29th Oct., Trinity Church, Dorchester (West. Co.) by Rev. Richard Simonds,, Rector, E.D. DAVISON, Jr. of firm E.D. Davison & Sons, Bridgewater, N.S. / Alma HICKMAN youngest d/o Joseph HICKMAN, Esq., Dorchester. 31 October 1879 D.T.
- [S1162] Thomas Hutchinson, Hutchison 1865-1866 Directory of New Brunswick, (1866. (Index online at archives.gnb.ca)), Hickman, Joseph - Dorchester Westmorland Merchant.
- [S1163] compiled by James A.T. Bird, Hutchison 1867-1868 Directory of New Brunswick, (1868 (index online archives.gnb.ca)), Lists the following Hickman's in NB (all Dorchester, Wetmorland): Albert J (law student), John (deputy treasurer), Joseph (merchant), Thomas (law student), William (shipbuilder).
- [S1157] Charlie Hickman, (Charlie Hickman [chickman@nbnet.nb.ca]), b. 1821 NB (1871 Census) -- from "joseph_1821.pdf" file emailed to JSH - 29 Mar 2005.
- [S855] Compiled by Cleadie Barnett, CG(C), from Douglas Ayer's records, Cleadie Barnett - Dorchester Cemetery, (New Brunswick GenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~nbwestmo/cem-dorchester.htm), Dorchester Cemetery - gravestone inscription.
- [S622] 1881 Canadian Census, (1881), "Joseph Hickman, Married, Male, Irish origin, age 60, born New Brunswick, Occupation: Ship owner, Church of England".
1881 Canadian Census
Joseph HICKMAN M Male Irish 60 N. B. Ship Owner Church of England
Cliffey HICKMAN Female Irish 28 N. B. Church of England
John HICKMAN Male Irish 22 N. B. Farmer Church of England
- [S769] Author unknown, DesBrisay Museum Nicolas Davison Tree, (Two page tree, typed.), E. D. Davison Obituary from Enterprise, July 23, 1902.
- [S1157] Charlie Hickman, (Charlie Hickman [chickman@nbnet.nb.ca]), Dec 2004 newspaper article by Joan Leblanc, staff reporter -- from "joseph_1821.pdf" file emailed to JSH - 29 Mar 2005.
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca), vol. 72.
651 Joseph HICKMAN, one of the old residents of Dorchester (West. Co.) died Sept. 4. He was some years ago engaged in shipbuilding. During the past few years, however, owing to failing health, he has not been engaged in business. The deceased leaves a son, John H. HICKMAN and a daughter, Mrs. W.D. DOUGLAS of Amherst, N.S. Three brothers also survive him, John HICKMAN and William HICKMAN of Dorchester and James S. HICKMAN, Amherst, as well as two sisters, Mrs. W.J. WELDON, Moncton and Mrs. W.B. DIXON, Sackville.12 September 1889 LEAF
- [S1167] Chignecto Post, (New Brunswick, Canada), 17 Aug 1876 - (transcribed by Marlene Hickman).
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca), vol. 72.
651 Joseph HICKMAN, one of the old residents of Dorchester (West. Co.) died Sept. 4. He was some years ago engaged in shipbuilding. During the past few years, however, owing to failing health, he has not been engaged in business. The deceased leaves a son, John H. HICKMAN and a daughter, Mrs. W.D. DOUGLAS of Amherst, N.S. Three brothers also survive him, John HICKMAN and William HICKMAN of Dorchester and James S. HICKMAN, Amherst, as well as two sisters, Mrs. W.J. WELDON, Moncton and Mrs. W.B. DIXON, Sackville. 12 September 1889 LEAF
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca), vol. 73.
426 Dorchester (West. Co.) - On Wednesday morn., Joseph HICKMAN passed away after a long illness. Mr. Hickman, age 69, leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. W.D. DOUGLAS, Amherst, N.S. and J.H. HICKMAN of this place. 5 September 1889 POST
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca), vol. 74.
250 d. Dorchester (West. Co.) 4th inst., Joseph HICKMAN, age 68. Funeral Friday, 6th inst., half past 2 o'clock. 5 September 1889 D.T.
- [S1157] Charlie Hickman, (Charlie Hickman [chickman@nbnet.nb.ca]), (family bible) -- from "joseph_1821.pdf" file emailed to JSH - 29 Mar 2005.
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca).
2779 m. Sackville (West. Co.) 2nd inst., by Rev. John Black, Joseph HICKMAN, jr., Dorchester / Caroline WELLS d/o late Joseph D. WELLS, Jolicure. 19 April 1845 NBC
- [S811] Daniel F. Johnson, Vital Statistics From New Brunswick (Canada) Newspapers, (P.O. Box 26025, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2J 4M3 vitstats@nbnet.nb.ca), vol. 47.
891 m. 29th Oct., Trinity Church, Dorchester (West. Co.) by Rev. Richard Simonds,, Rector, E.D.DAVISON, Jr. of firm E.D. Davison & Sons, Bridgewater, N.S. / Alma HICKMAN youngest d/o Joseph HICKMAN, Esq., Dorchester. 31 October 1879 D.T.
- [S855] Compiled by Cleadie Barnett, CG(C), from Douglas Ayer's records, Cleadie Barnett - Dorchester Cemetery, (New Brunswick GenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~nbwestmo/cem-dorchester.htm), Joseph Hickman 5 July 1821 - 4 Sept 1889,.
- [S1156] Marlene Hickman, (admen@nbnet.nb.ca (Bob & Marlene Hickman)), email to JSH 4 Apr 2005.
- [S1156] Marlene Hickman, (admen@nbnet.nb.ca (Bob & Marlene Hickman)), email to JSH 25 May 2007.
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