Genealogie Wylie » Samuel Allen Dick [Wk 68 Bio] (1830-1918)

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1. rootsweb.com, via http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.co..., 15 november 2009

   ID: I11537
   Name: Samuel Allen Dick 1
   Sex: M
   Birth: 30 DEC 1830 in Pulaski, Kentucky 1
   Census: 1850 Pulaski, Kentucky 1
   Census: 1840 Pulaski, Kentucky 2
   Census: 1860 Pulaski, Kentucky 3
   Census: 1870 Weston, Platte, Missouri 4
   Census: 1880 Fairview, Jefferson, Kansas 5
   Census: 1900 Fairview, Jefferson, Kansas 6
   Census: 1910 Soldier, Shawnee, Kansas 7
   
   Portrait and Biographical Album Added by tchow1 on 31 May 2007 The following is copies from a "photocopy" article in the Genealogy and History of our Ancestors in America, Bowen, Wilfred and Mercedes, 1984. It appears to have been a newspaper article originally.SAMUEL A. DICK. The hero of many thrilling scenes in the Wild West amoung the California mines at an early day, Mr. Dick has had an ample experience of life in it various phases, and has learned well from what he has observed in the world around him. He is one of the learing men of Fairview Township, a well-to-do farmer, owning and operating 160 acres of land, eighty acres being on section 27, and eighty on section 28. Further reference is made to the family in the sketch of his brother, W. S. Dick, which will be found on another page in this Album.The fifth in a family of ten children, Mr. Dick was born in Pulaski County, Ky., Dec. 30, 1830, and there spent the days of his boyhood on a farm, receiving only limited school advantages. In fact, he probably attended school, which was conducted on the subscription plan, only about one year altogether. He remained under the parental roof until past nineteen years old then determined to start out in the world for himself, his objective point being the gold regions of California. He had no means, so he made arrangements with a man to give him one-half the proceeds of his first two years' labor for his transportation, and took his turn at driving and whatever else was required on the journey.The party proceeded by boat to Arrow Rock, Mo., where they on April 22, 1850, started overland on the long, tedious journey. Mr. Dick drove every fourth day. They went through the northern part of Kansas, striking the Platte River near Ft. Kearney, supposing they were at the head of the tide of emigration going thitherward, but found upon their arrival at Ft. Laramie 13,00 men ahead of them. Taking the North Platte route, they crossed the Rockies at South Pass, made the desert journey in safety and arrived at Hangtown on august 7. They began prospecting, but in a few days proceeded to GEorgtown, where they remained until February, 1851. Thence they went to Eldorado canyon, remaining until September, and then Mr. Dick settled with his companion by paying him $600.Mr. Dick now proceeded to Big Bar, on the American River, and in partnership with twenty-two men purchased a claim, each paying $500. In November he sold out and going to Sacramento engaged in t.eighting to the mines until March of the following year. We next find him in the vicinity of Los Angeles, Cal., on a farm, and in June following he drove a team back to Sacramento with a load of baggage, and upon his arrival there superintended a job of mining at Surreyville, which occupied him until February, 1853. He then rented a farm on the Sacramento River, but taking the chills and fever was obliged to leave there, going in the spring of 1854 to Santa Cruz, where, in addition to farming, he engaged in lumbering. Later he mined some at Vocano, but made Santa Cruz his headquarters, running a sawmill part of the time.Up to this time, until about 1857, Mr. Dick had made very little clear money, but he now commeneed teaming on his own hook and averaged a profit of $7 per day. He thus operated until the fall of 1859, then turned his footsteps toward his old home via the Panama route and New York city. He greeted his friends after an absence of nine years and six months to a day. He purchased a farm of 262 acre in Pulaski County, where he prosecuted agriculture and stock-raising. During the war he officiated as a constable and was Captain of a company of home guards. They were rough times in Kentucky in those days, but Mr. Dick, by virture of his experience on the Pfacific slope, was equal to the emergency.In the spring of 1870, starting out once more from the Blue Grass regions, Mr. Dick removed to Platte County, Mo., where he erned on farming until the fall of the year. In August he came to Kansas, and purchased eighty acres of land in Fairview Township, Jefferson County. subsequently he added another eighty acres and has institued all the improvements which we now behold. His place is watered by Big Slough and evans' Creek, the land being very fertile. He has two orchards, various other trees of the smaller fruits and comfortable buildings. He makes a specialty of wheat, and also feeds goodly numbers of cattle and swine, besides raising horses and mules.Mr. Dick was married in Casey County, Ky., Feb. 8 1860, to Miss Serena J. Stewart. Mrs. Dick is a native of the same county in Kentucky as her husband, and was born Nov. 13, 1833, a night made memorable by a remarkable fall of meteors. Her father, Gooldman Stewart, was born in Casey County, Ly., in 1807, and removed to Pulaski County, where he carried on farming for a time. Later he returned to Casey County, and from there in 1865 emigrated to Andrew County, Mo. He sojourned there, however, only on summer, changing then his residence to Platte County. In 1882 he came to Kansas and purchased a farm adjoining the town of Winchester, where he spent his last days, dying in August, 1888. He was a good citizen and a member of the Crhistian Church.He married for his first wife Miss Nancy Wiles, a native of his own State, and who died in 1835. Of his first union there were born four children, the eldest of whom, George B., died when tifty-eight years old; Thomas J., who was in the Mexican Way under Gen. Scott, is a resident of Narcoxie Township, Jefferson County; Serena, Mrs. Dick, was the third child: Bethany married a Mr. Dick, and lives in rural Township. There are only two children living of the second union, Isaiah C., of Winchester, this State, and Mary a., (Mrs. Dr. Chilton), of Missouri.Eight Children have come to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Dick: Mary A. taught school for a time, but is now a leading dressmaker of Topeka; Leecy was also a teacher for a time and is now dressmaking with her sister; Elizabeth is at house with her parents; George B. Has visited California, but is now at home; William G., who also made a trip to the Golden State, is now "holding down" a claim in Oklahoma; Valentine N., who has also been on the Pacific Slope, is a resident of Nemaha County, Neb.,; Henry M. and Selecta are with their parents. Mr. Dick is a strong Democrat, politically, and with his estimable wife belongs to the Seventh Day Adventists at Ozawkie. He has been a member of the school Board for about ten years, served as Justice of the Peace four years and was a Township Clerk, one year. In California he killed a bear and a number of deer. Mrs. Dick is a very intelligent and pleasant lady, thoroughly in sympathy with her husband in all his worthy undertakings. The family occupies no secondary position in the community. Portrait and Biographical Album Added by tchow1 on 31 May 2007

2. Dick - Wiley, Family Group Sheet, Subject: John Dick - Margaret WileyFamily Group Sheet, Compiler Address: 311 Copa De, Barbara Renick
3. Family Search-1880 Census, 15 november 2009

   Household Record 1880 United States Census
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   Household:
   Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
   S. A. DICK Self M Male W 49 KY Farmer KY KY
   Scienda DICK Wife M Female W 46 KY Keeping House KY KY
   Mary A. DICK Dau S Female W 19 KY Teaching School KY KY
   Lucy DICK Dau S Female W 18 KY At Home KY KY
   Elizabath DICK Dau S Female W 16 KY At School KY KY
   George B. DICK Son S Male W 14 KY KY KY
   Wm. C. DICK Son S Male W 12 KY At Home KY KY
   Valantine DICK Son S Male W 10 KY KY KY
   Henry DICK Son S Male W 8 KS KY KY
   Celectick DICK Dau S Female W 5 KS KY KY
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   Source Information:
   Census Place Fairview, Jefferson, Kansas
   Family History Library Film 1254383
   NA Film Number T9-0383
   Page Number 249D
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Historische gebeurtenissen

• Geboortedag 30 december 1830
• Trouwdag 8 februari 1860
• Dag van overlijden 8 augustus 1918

Dezelfde geboorte/sterftedag

• Ook geboren op 30 december
• Ook overleden op 8 augustus

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