Family History

By: Russell S. Pickett

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(Pickett Family)
Pickett Family, cir. 1920, New Hope, Pa.

      The above photo is the oldest family group picture that I have. It contains pictures of the following family members: (L to R) Jacob D. Pickett (17), Louisa J. (Everitt) Pickett, John S. Pickett (7) and Elmer K. Pickett (19). This photo was taken in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
      Family members names shown in Marroon are the direct ancestors of my children Chris, Ryan, Kayla & Kara. Anyone that has information or questions on this family line please email me. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy this short history of my Pickett Family.

Other Family names included in this document:
Conover, Stout, Kitchen, Saxton, Everitt, Terry, Flood, Naylor, Holcombe, Schermerhorn, Fairclough, Smith, Updyke, Bilby, Hess, Magill, Cryer, Williams, Wittig, Bacon, Campbell, Stuart, Harris, Butts, Shepherd, Young, Duggan, Wright, Jacobson, Lee, Buck, Dean, Hardy, Hall, Burris, Rogers, Collison, Stubbs.

Edward D. Pickett, (1)

      Edward, (1) was born in the State of New Jersey, place unknown in ca. 1807. Nothing is known about his parents or siblings. He first shows up in New Hope in the 1840 census (which notes his birth and that of his wife's in New Jersey). The last census in which he appears is the census of 1880 which recorded that he resided on Main Street in New Hope. He married Catherine Conover, who is believed to be the dau of either Albert or Thomas Conover, and she also appears in the 1840 thru 1870 census' as his wife. Nothing further is known about her mother or siblings.
      Edward (1) died on Friday, October 12, 1888 in his home in New Hope. He was interred in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Lambertville, NJ on Tuesday, October 16, 1888. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. A short obituary, his Estate Settlement and funeral costs can be seen in
Appendix A. The date of Catherine's death is currently unknown. 2.* Elizabeth D. Pickett, b.ca 1830 (Age 20 in 1850 census)
3.* William P. Pickett, b. Jan 8, 1834, d. Jul 5, 1904
4.* Mary Ann Pickett, b.ca 1835 (Age 15 in 1850 census)
5.* Sarah Pickett, b.ca 1837 (Age 13 in 1850 census)
6.* Jacob Pickett, b. Sep, 1841 (Age 9 in 1850 census)
7.* John S. Pickett, b. Aug 8, 1844, d. Dec 27, 1925
8.* Joseph Pickett, b. Mar 1848, d. Dec 12, 1918
9.* Isabella Pickett, b. Sep 14, 1851, d. Apr 8, 1920

Elizabeth D. Pickett, (2)

      Elizabeth, (2) was born the 1st child & 1st dau of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett in ca. 1830, presumably in PA. She was married to Theophilus Stout on May 6, 1852 in New Hope, PA. by the Rev. M. H. Sisty. It is recorded that Theophilus was from Lambertville, NJ. It is unknown whether or not they had any children. Elizabeth however did purchase a double house and lot fronting on Main Street in New Hope, Pa. from her father Edward's (1) estate. It is believed that she resided at 53 North Union Street in Lambertville, NJ. sometime after Theophilus' death with her three daughters.

??.    Annie F. Stout
??.    Ida F. Stout
??.    Kate D. Stout

William P. Pickett, (3)

      William, (3) was born the 2nd child & 1st son of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett on January 8, 1834 presumably in New Hope. He was married to Phoebe Maria Kitchen on March 7, 1854 by the Rev. E. Green in New Hope. Phoebe was born on March 7, 1835. Her parent's names are unknown at this time. William (3) died on July 5, 1904 at the age 70 & was interred next to his wife. They had 6 Children (possibly 7 - Sarah still unsure).

10.* Samuel E. Pickett, b. Jun, 1854, d. 1923
11.* Harrison A. Pickett, b.1859, d. Jan, 14 1938
12.* Mary Louisa Pickett, b.1861, d. 1931
13.* Walter J. Pickett, b. Oct, 1868
14.* Charles T. Pickett, b.1870
15.   Frank Pickett, b.1873
??    Sarah Pickett, b.1877

Mary Ann Pickett, (4)

      Mary Ann, (4) was born the 3th child & 1st dau of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett in ca. 1835 presumably in PA. She married a man with the last name of Dobbins. She purchased the south half of the double house fronting on River Street, from her father Edward's (1) estate. Nothing further is known on this family.

Sarah Pickett, (5)

      Sarah, (5) was born the 4th child & 2st dau of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett in ca. 1837 presumably in PA. She married Samuel Buchanan. She purchased a house and lot fronting on the west side of New Street in New Hope, Pa. from her father Edward's (1) estate. Nothing further is known on this family.

Jacob Pickett, (6)

      Jacob, (6) was born the 5th child & 2nd son of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett in Sept, 1841/42 presumably in PA. He was married twice. First to a Margaret or Carry _____ who was born in 1851 in PA. Margaret presumably died prior to December, 1890. He then married Clarissa H. Saxton who was born in Mar, 1850. The parents of both women are unknown at this time. The census of 1860 shows Jacob (6) at age 19 & being a "Boat Builder" with his father Edward (1). The census of 1880 shows him residing on Main Street in New Hope. Clarissa is shown as purchasing what was known as "The Homestead Lot" fronting on Main Street in New Hope, Pa. from her father-in-law Edward's (1) estate during that settlement in December, 1890. Jacob (6) also purchased a lot known as the Grave Yard Hollow lot, by the canal, from his father Edward's (1) estate. The census of 1900, however, shows him & Clarissa residing in Solebury. Possibly Clarissa was from Solebury based on this move. The date of Jacob's (6) death is unknown as is that of his first wife. However, Jacob's (6) second wife is recorded as dying in 1931. There are no known children by either marriage.

(photo, John & Louisa Pickett)
John S. & Louisa J. (Everitt) Pickett
cir. 1920, New Hope, Pa.

John S. Pickett, (7)

      John, (7) was born the 6th child & the 3rd son of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett on August 8, 1844. He apparently was born in New Hope. He married Louisa J. Everitt on October 3, 1866 in Lambertville, NJ. She was born on January 13, 1846 to Jonathan & Mary A. (Naylor) Everitt in NJ. Louisa purchased the north half of the double house fronting on River Street from her father-in-law Edward's Estate. John (7) died on December 27, 1925 at the age of 81 & was interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ on December 31, 1925. His wife Louisa died on August 18, 1927 also at the age of 81 & was interred next to her husband on August 20, 1927.

16.   Elizabeth A. Pickett, b.ca 1868, (Age 2 in 1870 census)
17.* Jacob Dunlap Pickett, b. Mar 10, 1870, d. May 21, 1948
18.* Sarah F. Pickett, b. 1873, d. 1953
19.* Elmer K. Pickett, b. Jun, 1887, d. 1951

Joseph Pickett, (8)

      Joseph, (8) was born the 7th child & the 4th son of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett in March, 1848. He was born in New Hope based on the census of 1850. There is some evidence that he was married twice. The name of his 1st wife, if there was one, is unknown at this time. He married Emily M. Terry on February 4, 1890 in Vincentown, NJ. Emily was born the dau of Walter W. & Sara Jane (Flood) Terry in January or early February, 1848.
      During Joseph's (8) early life he was a canal "boatbuilder", learning the trade of carpentry from his father. He resided on Main Street according to the Census of 1880, possibly still with his parents. He probably lived with his parents until his father's death in ca. 1888. He later became a "Storekeeper" or merchant in a store on Bridge Street that was along the canal, in a building still standing (1998). He moved to a house, also on the canal on Mechanic Street which is also still standing, & serves as a store (1994). Joseph is said to haunt that house to this day. (See Appendix B)
      While running his store on Bridge Street, Joe (8) started, without ever having a lesson, to paint landscapes. It is believed that he started painting in his late 50's or early 60's. Joe's (8) paintings are basically in the style used by Grandma Moses, that is, most things painted were simplistic & out of scale, however they were rich with colors.
      Joseph's (8) paintings now hang in the New York Museum of Modern Art in New York City, & the Newark Museum in Newark, NJ. His most famous painting is that of "Manchester Valley" (See Appendix B) which is a painting of the old New Hope High School. During 1990, it was brought to my attention that a "study" of this painting was being sold by an art gallery in New York City. I believe that Joseph (8), an untrained artist, would have never made a study & therefore feel this to be a fake. The selling price is over $100,000.00. The titles of the other paintings that the author is sure are his works include "Coryell's Ferry" & "Washington under the Council Tree".
      Other paintings that have surfaced that are claimed to be his work include "Red House on the Hill" & "Sunset on the Lehigh Canal, New Hope". These two have not, as yet, been verified to the satisfaction of the author as Joe Pickett (8) originals.
      In the 1890's, Joe (8) ran a "shooting gallery" at the Neshaminy Falls Grove, then a well known amusement park, on the Neshaminy, just a few miles above Hulmeville. It is believed that this is where he met his wife, Emily. He was also known to often run concession stands at multiple fairs & parks around the county until his marriage. After his marriage, he led a more stay-at-home life.
      Joseph (8) inherited some money of an unknown amount from his father Edward's estate. Joseph Pickett (8) died on December 12, 1918 at the age of 70. His funeral was held in New Hope, with interment in the Hulmeville Cemetery in Hulmeville, Pa. His wife, Emily, died in 1929 at the age of 81 & is interred next to her husband. They also have a footstone on their grave. There is no known photograph of Joseph, however he & his brother John S. (7) were said to look just like twins. A photo of John (7) is part of this document. Joseph & Emily never had any children.

Isabella Pickett, (9)

      Isabella, (9) was born the 8th & last child & 4th dau of Edward (1) & Catherine (Conover) Pickett on September 14, 1851. She appears to have been born in New Hope based on the census of 1860. Isabella (9) was married twice. She first married John C. Holcombe who was born in ca. 1838. They had two known children together. John died on April 18, 1872 at the age of 34 and was interred in the Mt. Hope Cem., Lambertville close to his dau Matilda (31). Isabella (9) then married Charles T. Kitchin as the book titled "History of Bucks County" [written by Battle, page 1095] shows. Charles was born in ca. 1847, his parents however are currently unknown. This same book mentions that Charles T. Kitchin had a stepson named Joseph Holcombe which further assures the marriage. She must have married Charles in ca. 1873. Charles died on November 23, 1887 at the age of 40 and was interred in Mt. Hope Cem., Lambertville near Isabella's (9) first husband John. Isabella (9) died on April 8, 1920 at the age of 68 and was interred by her second husband Charles. Isabella is believed to have had 8 children

Children of John C. Holcombe & Isabella Pickett:
31.   Matilda C. Holcombe, b. Jun 20, 1869, d. Sep 16, 1870
32.   Joseph Dunlap Holcombe, b. Jul 30, 1870, d. May 23, 1934

Children of Charles T. Kitchin & Isabella Pickett:
33.   Elmer Kitchin
34.* Addison C. Kitchin, b. 1876, d. 1938
35.   Burleigh Kitchin, b. ?, d. Nov 7, 1895
36.   W. Augustus Kitchin, b.1880, d.1932
37.   Eva Kitchin
38.   Jesse Kitchin

Samuel E. Pickett, (10)

      Samuel, (10) was born the 1st child of William P. (3) & Phoebe Maria (Kitchen) Pickett in Jun, 1854 in New Hope. He married Charlotte _____ who was born in Apr, 1862. It is assumed that they resided in the New Hope area with the census of 1900 showing them on Riner Street. Samuel died in 1923 at the age of 69 & Charlotte died in 1927 at the age of 65. They are both interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ, next to their son Harry (27). They had 6 Children.

39.   George W. Pickett, b. Jun, 1876
40.* Harry A. Pickett, b. Nov, 1883, d. 1949
41.   Olive M. Pickett, b. May, 1886
42.   Phoebe M. Pickett, b. May, 1889
42.   Charissa Pickett, b. Feb, 1895, d. 1931
44.   Henretta Pickett, b. Feb, 1898

Harrison A. Pickett, (11)

      Harrison, (11) was born the 2nd child & 2nd son of William P. (1) & Phoebe Maria (Kitchin) Pickett in 1859 presumably in PA. He married Anna M. Thompson who was born on March 20, 1857 in East Windsor, NJ. Her parent's names are currently unknown. Harrison (11) purchased a lot, fronting on River Street and extending to the Delaware River, fronting on River Street South of No. 7 from his Grandfather Edward's (1) estate. Anna died on April 3, 1936 in Phillipsburg, NJ and was interred in Riverview Cemetery in Lambertville, NJ. Harrison (11) died on January 14, 1938 in Trenton, NJ and was interred next to his wife in Riverview Cemetery. It is unknown at this time if they had any children.

Mary Louisa Pickett, (12)

      Mary, (12) was born the 3rd child & only known dau of William P. (3) & Phoebe Maria (Kitchen) Pickett in 1861 in New Hope. She married Charles Hill Schermerhorn sometime after 1880. Charles was born on December 10, 1854 the son of Reading Beatty & Mary Ann (Fairclough) Schermerhorn. Mary (12) preceded her husband in death in 1931 at the age of 70 & she was interred next to her mother Phoebe & her father William (3) in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ. Mary's (12) husband Charles died in 1933 at the age of 79 & he was interred next to his wife Mary (12). They had 2 Children.

45.   Bertha Amanda Schermerhorn, b. Aug 1, 1884
46.* Selma Pickett Schermerhorn, b. Apr 24, 1891, d. Nov 11, 1958

Walter J. Pickett, (13)

      Walter, (13) was born the 4th child & 3rd son of William P. (3) & Phoebe Maria (Kitchen) Pickett on October 18, 1867 in New Hope. He married Clara C. _____ who was born in 1865. Claras' parent's names are unknown. It is as-sumed that they resided in the New Hope area with the census of 1900 showing them residing on East Bridge Street. Walter (13) died on October 7, 1902 at the age of 35 & was interred in the Carversville Cem., PA. Clara died in 1920 at the age of 55. They had two children who were born in New Hope.

47.   Russell Smith Pickett, b. Apr 13, 1889, d. Aug 7, 1889
48.   Florence D. Pickett, b. Apr, 1890

Charles T. Pickett, (14)

       Charles, (14) was born the 5th child & 4th son of William P. (3) & Phoebe Maria (Kitchen) Pickett in 1870 in either New Hope or possibly NJ. He married Selma _____ who was born in May, 1876. Selma's parents are unknown. The census of 1900 show them residing on 1539 Federal Street, Philadelphia, PA. Their dau, however, was born in Ridley Park. Neither Charles (14) or his wife Selma's date of death are known. They had one child.

49.* Marian Lida Pickett, b. Jul 12, 1896

(Jacob Pickett)
Jacob D. Pickett

Jacob Dunlap Pickett, (17)

      Jacob, (17) was born the 2nd child & the 1st son of John S. (7) & Louisa J. (Everitt) Pickett on March 10, 1870 in New Hope. He married Eleanor Minerva Smith on December 23, 1893 in Lambertville, NJ. Eleanor was born on June 21, 1871 in Lambertville, NJ the dau of Asa & Annie L. (Updyke) Smith. Jacob's (17) wife, Eleanor, preceded him in death, dying on April 11, 1927 at the age of 54. She was interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ on April 15, 1927. . Jacob (17) died on May 21, 1948 at the age of 78 in the Hospital in Trenton, NJ. He was interred in the Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ on May 25, 1948.

50.   Emma Pickett, b. Nov 27, 1894
51.* Asa Smith Pickett, b. Jan 16, 1896, d. Sep 9, 1977
52.* John Ernest Pickett, b. Dec 3, 1897, d. Sep 18, 1944 (my Grandfather)
53.   Margaret T. Pickett, b. Feb 20, 1900, d. 1918
(photo, Jacob & Eleanor Pickett)
Jacob D. & Eleanor M. (Smith) Pickett
cir. 1920, New Hope, Pa.

Sarah F. Pickett, (18)

      Sarah, (18) was born the 3rd child, 2nd & last dau of John S. (7) & Louisa J. (Everitt) Pickett in 1873. She married Leslie Addison Bilby on December 24, 1891 in Lambertville, NJ. Leslie was born the son of Peter C. & Eliza (Hess) Bilby in 1869 in Luzerne Cty, PA. Leslie died in 1928 and was interred in the Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ. Sarah died in 1953 and was interred next to her husband.

60.   Ethel F. Bilby, b. 1893, d. 1914
61.   Harold Bilby, b. Mar 12, 1895, d. Apr, 1966
62.   Sara K. Bilby, b. 1912, d. 1993

Elmer K. Pickett, (19)

      Elmer, (19) was born the 4th & last child & 2nd son of John S. (7) & Louisa J. (Everitt) Pickett in June, 1887 in New Hope. Elmer (19) married Lily _____ who was born in 1887 & died in 1925 during their marriage. After Lily's death he resided with Elizabeth _____ who was born in 1881. Neither of these women's parents names are known. Elmer (19) died in 1951 at the age of 64 & was interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ next to his wife Lily. Elizabeth died in 1959 at the age of 78 & was interred next to Elmer (19). There are no known children by either relationship.

Addison C. Kitchin, (34)

       Addison, (34) was born the 2nd child, 2nd son of Charles T. & the 4th child & 3rd son of Isabella (Pickett) (9) Kitchin in 1876. He married Laura ______ whose maiden name and parents are currently unknown. She was born in 1868. Laura died in 1927 and was interred in the Mt. Hope Cem., Lambertville, close to her husband's parents. Addison died in 1938 and was interred with his wife. They had one known child together.

63.   Edward P. Kitchin, b. 1903, d. 1969

Harry A. Pickett, (40)

       Harry, (40) was born the 2nd child & 2nd son of Samuel E. (10) & Charlotte (_____) Pickett in Nov, 1883 in New Hope. He married Lillian A. _____ who was born in 1885. Her parents are unknown at this time. Lillian preceded her husband in death in 1938 at the age of 53 & was interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ. Harry (40) died in 1949 at the age of 66 & was interred next to his wife.

64.   Mervin H. Pickett, b. 1906, d. 1924
65.   Mabel O. Pickett, b. 1912, d. 1991
66.   Harry A. Pickett, Jr., b. 1915, d. 1916

Selma Pickett Schermerhorn, (46)

      Selma, (46) was born the 2nd & last child & 2nd dau of Charles Hill & Mary Louisa (Pickett) (12) Schermerhorn on April 24, 1891 in Solebury. She married William Edwin Cryer on November 24, 1910. William was born the son of John Galbraith & Kate Watson (Magill) Cryer on August 19, 1887 in Bensalem. Selma (46) preceded her husband in death on November 11, 1958 at the age of 67 & was cremated. Her husband William died in 1963 at the age of 76 & was also cremated.

67.* William Edwin Cryer, Jr., b. Dec 2, 1913, d. Apr 25, 1976
68.   Beatrice M. Cryer, b. Sep 3, 1915, d. Sep 7, 1915
69.* Bertha Louise Cryer, b. Sep 2, 1916

Marian Lida Pickett, (49)

      Marian, (49) was born the only child of Charles T. (14) & Selma (_____) Pickett in July 12, 1896 in Ridley Park. She married James Magill Cryer on September 4, 1918 in Philadelphia. They were married by John Grant Newman. James was born the son of John Galbraith & Kate Watson (Magill) Cryer on October 26, 1893 in Bensalem. The date of their deaths along with where they are in-terred is currently unknown.

70.* James Magill Cryer, Jr., b. Nov 1, 1918
71.   Charles Pickett Cryer, b. Mar 21, 1922
72.* Richard Cryer, b. Dec 5, 1925

(Pickett Children #1)
(L to R)
Asa (51), Margaret (53) & John E. Pickett (52)
cir. 1905, New Hope, Pa.

Asa Smith Pickett, (51)

       Asa, (51) was born the 2nd child & the 1st son of Jacob Dunlap (17) & Eleanor Minerva (Smith) Pickett on January 16, 1896 on Mechanic Street in New Hope. He married Lillian B. Williams on October 21, 1922 in the Methodist Church Parsonage in Lambertville, NJ. Lillian was born the dau of John & Mary (_____) Williams on January 23, 1902. Lillian had a child prior to their marriage named James Oliver Williams. She preceded her husband in death in 1969 & was interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ. Asa (51) died on September 9, 1977 & is interred with his wife & dau Anna.

73.   Asa Smith Pickett, Jr
74.* Bernard Jacob Pickett, b. Jan 18, 1928
75.   Stacy Pickett
76.   Eleanor Pickett
77.   Anna K. Pickett, b.1934, d.1939

(John E. Pickett, Sr.)
John E. Pickett, Sr.
cir. 1900

John Ernest Pickett, Sr., (52)

       John, (52) was born the 3rd child & the 2nd son of Jacob Dunlap (17) & Eleanor Minerva (Smith) Pickett on December 3, 1897 in New Hope. He married Winnie Ann Bacon on June 24, 1920 in New Hope. After their marriage they resided in a stone home on Mechanic Street, across from the old Town Hall & Jail in New Hope. That house is still standing. Winnie was born on May 27, 1897 in Buck Mountain the dau of William & Anna Catherine (Wittig) Bacon. (See the "Bacon" family history). John (52) died on September 18, 1944 at the age of 46 while walking on Bridge Street in New Hope, of a Heart Attack. He was interred at the Riverview Cem. in Lambertville, NJ. Winnie later moved to Florida with her daughter Margaret (78) where she died on October 18, 1984 at the age of 87. She was interred in Punta Gorda, Florida, however, she has a headstone in the Riverview Cemetery in Lambertville, NJ along side of her husband.

78.* Margaret Eunice Pickett, b. Nov 27, 1921
79.* John Ernest Pickett, Jr., b. Apr 21, 1924
80.* Richard George Pickett, b. Jul 11, 1926

(John & Winnie Pickett)
John E. & Winnie Pickett
cir. 1942

William Edwin Cryer, Jr., (67)

      William, (67) was born the 1st child & only son of William Edwin, Sr. & Selma Pickett (Schermerhorn) Cryer (46) on December 2, 1913 in Trenton, NJ. He married Patricia Mary Campbell on December 4, 1943 in Tonga. Patricia was born the daughter of Frank & Irene Jessie (Murchie) Campbell on May 22, 1920 in Haitaitai, Wellington, New Zealand. William (67) died on April 25, 1976 & he donated his re-mains to Medical Research. His remains were interred somewhere in Philadelphia. A stone was set in the Solebury Meeting Yard in Solebury.

81.* Lynn Campbell Cryer, b. Oct 16, 1948
82.* Kay Schermerhorn Cryer, b. Mar 5, 1952

Bertha Louise Cryer, (69)

      Bertha, (69) was born the 3rd & last child & 2nd dau of William Edwin, Sr. & Selma Pickett (Schermerhorn) Cryer (46) on September 2, 1916 in Trenton. She married Macdonald Scott Stuart on August 15, 1941 in Valley Forge, PA. Macdonald, whose parent's names are unknown at this time, was born on December 9, 1912.

83.   Barry L. Stuart, b. Feb 15, 1949

James Magill Cryer, Jr., (70)

       James, (70) was born the 1st child & 1st son of James Magill, Sr. & Marian Lida (Pickett) (49) Cryer on November 1, 1918 in Philadelphia. He married Barbara Harris on April 10, 1942 in Valdosta, GA. Nothing further is known about this family.

Richard Cryer, (72)

      Richard, (72) was born the 3rd & last child & 3rd son of James Magill, Sr. & Marian Lida (Pickett) (49) Cryer on December 5, 1925 in Philadelphia. He married Virginia Butts on June 18, 1949 in Bethlehem. Nothing further is known about this family.

Bernard Jacob Pickett, Sr., (74)

       Bernard "Ben", (74) was born the 2nd child & 2nd son of Asa Smith, Sr. (51) & Lillian Bernice (Williams) Pickett on January 18, 1928 on Mechanic Street in New Hope. He has been married twice. He first married Lois Arwilda Mathers on July 9, 1960 in Elkton, MD. Lois was born the dau of Clyde & Beulah (Hendershot) Mathers on August 11, 1932 in Falls. They had 3 children during their marriage. Lois died during their marriage on February 8, 1980 of cancer in a Philadelphia Hospital. She was interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ. He then married Margaret Wrigley on July 20, 1985 in his home in New Hope. Margaret was born the dau of Horace & Dorothy (Shore) Wrigley on February 11, 1929 in Germantown. Margaret had two children previous to their marriage, Barbara Jean & Merritt Arthur Croker. He currently resides in New Hope, Pa.

84.   William Aaron Pickett, b. Sep 5, 1955 (twin)
85.   Robert Allen Pickett, b. Sep 5, 1955 (twin)
86.   Bernard Jacob Pickett, Jr., b. Jan 25, 1961

Margaret Eunice Pickett, (78)

       Margaret, (78) was born the 1st child & only dau of John Ernest, Sr. (52) & Winnie Ann (Bacon) Pickett on November 27, 1921 on Mechanic Street in New Hope. She has been married twice. She first married Lewis Arthur Gorrell on August 16, 1944 in New Hope. He was born the son of Robert & Hattie (Hayman) Gorrell on February 9, 1912 in Halifax, Canada. After the death of Lewis she then married Arthur Samuel Meyer who's birth date & parent's names are unknown. She had five children, all with Lewis Gorrell and currently resides in Florida.

87.* John Lewis Gorrell, b. May 15, 1946, d. Mar 3, 1974
88.   Lawrence Jay Gorrell, b. Mar 25, 1948, d. Sep 23, 1972
89.* William John Gorrell, b. Mar 23, 1949, d. Dec 16, 1969
90.   Eric Jan Gorrell, b. Jun 20, 1951
91.* Winfield Charles Gorrell, b. Jun 27, 1952

(John E. Pickett, Jr.)
John E. Pickett, Jr.
cir. 1940

John Ernest Pickett, Jr., (79)

       John "Jack", (79) was born the 2nd child & 1st son of John Ernest, Sr. (52) & Winnie Ann (Bacon) Pickett on April 21, 1924 on Mechanic Street in New Hope. He married Emma "Virginia" Stout on August 24, 1946 in St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Lambertville, NJ. Virginia was born on July 25, 1925 in Lambertville, NJ, the dau of Russell & Edith Elizabeth (Shepherd) Stout. They currently reside in Odessa, De.

92.* JohnErnest Pickett III, b. Feb 28, 1948
93.* Russell Stout Pickett, b. Oct 29, 1951

(John & Virginia Pickett)
John E., Jr & Virginia (Stout) Pickett
cir. 1946

Richard George Pickett, (80)

       Richard "Dick", (80) was born the 3rd & last child & 2nd son of John Ernest, Sr. (52) & Winnie Ann (Bacon) Pickett on July 11, 1926 in Camden, NJ. He first resided with Ann Davis. Ann had a son during their relationship & named her son Richard George Pickett, Jr., however, Richard (80) does not have any children. He has been married three times. He first married Violet Marolli from who he was later divorced. He then married Christine Battatlie of Wilmington, DE in Wilmington, DE. They were later divorced. He then married Lucy Postahuma. He is currently unmarried and living in Wilmington, NC.

Lynn Campbell Cryer, (81)

       Lynn, (81) was born the 1st child & 1st dau of William Edwin, Jr. (67) & Patricia Mary (Campbell) Cryer on October 16, 1948 in Anchorage, AK. She married James Duggan on September 11, 1971 in New Hope, PA. James was born the son of Walter & Muriel (Young) Duggan on February 28, 1949 in Aberdeen, MD. They currently reside in Cary, NC.

94.   Ian James Campbell Duggan, b. Nov 21, 1974
95.   Jordan William Tristan Duggan, b. Sep 29, 1976

Kay Schermerhorn Cryer, (82)

      Kay, (82) was born the 2nd & last child & 2nd dau of William Edwin, Jr. (67) & Patricia Mary (Campbell) Cryer on March 5, 1952 in Oakland, CA. She married Herbert Elting in 1976. Herbert's birth date & parent's names are unknown at this time.

94.   Ian James Campbell Duggan, b. Nov 21, 1974
95.   Jordan William Tristan Duggan, b. Sep 29, 1976

(John & Larry Gorrell)
John & Lawrence Gorrell
cir. 1968

John Lewis Gorrell, (87)

       John "Johnny", (87) was born the 1st child & 1st son of Lewis Arthur & Margaret Eunice (Pickett) (78) Gorrell on May 15, 1946 in Doylestown. He married Charlene Jacobson on May 22, 1970 in Pennington, NJ. She is the dau of Alfred Richard & Virginia Alice (Wright) Jacobson of Pennington, NJ. John (87) died as the result of an automobile accident in the hospital in Trenton, NJ on March 3, 1974 at the age of 27 & is interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ.

98.   Cathleen Ann Gorrell b. Nov 18, 1970
99.   Jennifer Lee Gorrell b. Dec 18, 1972

William John Gorrell, (89)

       William "Billy", (89) was born the 3rd child & 3rd son of Lewis Arthur & Margaret Eunice (Pickett) (78) Gorrell on March 23, 1949 in Doylestown. He married Marlene Velesca Buck on May 20, 1969 in Salisbury, MD, He met Marlene as a result of serving in the U.S. Air Force & being stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, DE. William (89) died while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Suffolk, England & died on December 16, 1969 as the result of a brain Hemorrhage at the age of 20. He is interred in Riverview Cem., Lambertville, NJ. They did not have any children.

Winfield Charles Gorrell, (91)

       Winfield "Winnie", (91) was born the 5th & last child & 5th son of Lewis Arthur & Margaret Eunice (Pickett) (78) Gorrell on June 27, 1952 in Doyles-town. He married Lawanda Ann Lee on November 23, 1974 in Lambertville, NJ. The marriage ended in divorce.

100.   Shawnee Lynn Gorrell

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Jack & Tammy Pickett

John Ernest Pickett, III, (92)

       John "Jack", (92) was born the 1st child & 1st son of John Ernest, Jr. (79) & Emma Virginia (Stout) Pickett on February 29, 1948 in Lancaster. He has been married twice. John (92) first married Susan Walker Hall on August 30, 1970 in the Church of The Messiah in Gwynedd. Susan was born the dau of Herbert Douglas & Margery (Buehler) Hall on October 27, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA. The marriage ended as the result of a divorce on September 27, 1979. John (92) then married Tammy Lee Rogers on May 21, 1983 in St. Paul's Methodist Church in Odessa, DE. Tammy was born on Dec 28, 1957 in Dover, DE. & is the dau of Richard Gordon & Bernice Elizabeth (Burris) Rogers. They currently reside in Middletown, De.

111.   Kimberly Lynn Pickett, b. Apr 11, 1989
112.   John Jacob Pickett, b. Nov 28, 1992

(Kim Pickett) (John Pickett)
Kim (111) & John (112) Pickett

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Russell S. Pickett
cir. 1954

Russell Stout Pickett, (93)

      Russell "Russ", (93) was born the 2nd & last child & 2nd son of John Ernest, Jr. (79) & Emma Virginia (Stout) Pickett on October 29, 1951 in the Delaware Division Hospital in Wilmington, DE. He was named after his maternal grandfather Russell Stout. (See the "Stout" family history) "Russ" (93) has been married twice. He first was married to Diane Sue Collison on November 6, 1971 in St. Luke's Methodist Church in Denton, MD. Diane was born on December 30, 1952 in Milford, DE. & is the dau of Albert Roland & Dorotha Lee (Stubbs) Collison of Greensboro, MD. (See the "Collison" & "Stubbs" family histories) Separation of this marriage took place with Diane leaving on July 13, 1991 & was ended by divorce on May 21, 1992. Diane & Russ (93) have two sons together, Christopher & Ryan.
      Russ (93) then met and had a relationship with Ruth Elizabeth Hardy in September, 1991. This relationship produced twin daughters, Kayla and Kara Pickett. "Ruthie" was born on August 27, 1970 in Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE. the dau of John Robert & Ruth Elizabeth (Dean) Hardy. "Ruthie" had one child by a previous marriage to Bradley McReynolds, Eric Adam McReynolds. Ruthie currently lives in rural Dover, De.
      In March, 1999 Russ (93) met and started a relationship with Karen Lorraine Hanshaw of Rochester, New York. This relationship continued with their engagement on July 16, 1999. On August 19, 2000 Karen and Russ (93) were married in the Hall of the Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company. Karen was born the daughter of Leo & Nancy (Bishop) Hodge on March 25, 1959 in Rochester, New York. Karen was previously married to Kevin Lynn Hanshaw and together they had two children, Kelli and Kyle. Both Kelli & Kyle live with Russ (93) and their Mom.
      Russ (93) works for the State of Delaware as the State's Webmaster. He is also a life member of the Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company and is an officer in the Delaware Voluteer Firemen's Association. Russ (93) and Karen reside in rural Dover, DE. with five of their children, Chris, Kelli, Kyle, Kayla & Kara.

Children of Russell Pickett & Diane Collison:
113.   Christopher Scott Pickett, b. Mar 13, 1976
114.   Ryan Mark Pickett, b. Feb 3, 1979

Children of Russell Pickett & Ruth Elizabeth (Hardy) McReynolds:
115.   Kayla Grace Pickett, Jun 27, 1992 (twin)
116.   Kara Virginia Pickett, Jun 27, 1992 (twin)

(Chris Pickett)
Chris Pickett

Christopher Scott Pickett, (113)

      Chris, (113) was born the 1st child & 1st son of Russell Stout (93) & Diane Sue (Collison) Pickett on March 13, 1976 in the Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. Chris (113) attended Fairview Elementary (1st - 3rd), Towne Point Elementary (4th), William Henry Middle School (5th - 6th), Central Middle School (7th - 8th) & graduated from Dover High School in 1994. He has attended some classes at Delaware State University and plans on attending the University of Delaware in January 2001. Chris (113) currently is employed by TGI Friday's in Dover, DE. and is a member of the Delaware National Guard. He is also, along with his Dad, a member of the Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company in Cheswold, DE.

He resides with his Dad in rural Dover, DE.

(Ryan Pickett)
Ryan Pickett

Ryan Mark Pickett, (114)

      Ryan, (114) was born the 2nd child & 2nd son of Russell Stout (93) & Diane Sue (Collison) Pickett on February 3, 1979 in the Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. Ryan (114) attended Towne Point Elementary (1st - 4th), William Henry Middle School (5th - 6th), Central Middle School (7th - 8th) and graduated from the Poly Technical High School in Woodside, DE. Ryan (114) previously attended Lockhaven University in Lockhaven, Pa. and is now attending West Chester State University in West Chester, Pa. to obtain a degree in teaching.

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