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Col John Ficklin Sr.

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Col John Ficklin Sr.

Birth
Bath County, Kentucky, USA
Death
22 Feb 1893 (aged 70)
King City, Gentry County, Missouri, USA
Burial
King City, Gentry County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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From Ficklin Family Genealogical History by Walter H Ficklin, printed 1912.
John Ficklin, son of Thomas and Mary (Goodloe) Ficklin. was born
in Bath county. KY, in 1822. He was a soldier in the War with
Mexico, being in the battle of Buena Vista. 23 February. 1847 and
others. In 1848 he married Sarah A. Graham. daughter of James M.
Graham. In 185 7- 59 he represented
Bath county in the legislature. When the Civil War broke out he assisted
in organizing the Confederate Army in Kentucky. and was at one time
commander of all the forces in eastern Kentucky. He afterwards raised
a regiment of which he was colonel, and which bore his name. With this
he served till the close of the War. In 1868 he was elected sheriff of
Bath county, but being disqualified by Act of Congress. resigned—his
oldest son. James G being elected in his stead. In 1882 he emigrated
with his family to Clinton county. Missouri . where he died 22 February.
1893. To this couple were born fifteen children, ten of whom grew to
manhood or womanhood
From Ficklin Family Genealogical History by Walter H Ficklin, printed 1912.
John Ficklin, son of Thomas and Mary (Goodloe) Ficklin. was born
in Bath county. KY, in 1822. He was a soldier in the War with
Mexico, being in the battle of Buena Vista. 23 February. 1847 and
others. In 1848 he married Sarah A. Graham. daughter of James M.
Graham. In 185 7- 59 he represented
Bath county in the legislature. When the Civil War broke out he assisted
in organizing the Confederate Army in Kentucky. and was at one time
commander of all the forces in eastern Kentucky. He afterwards raised
a regiment of which he was colonel, and which bore his name. With this
he served till the close of the War. In 1868 he was elected sheriff of
Bath county, but being disqualified by Act of Congress. resigned—his
oldest son. James G being elected in his stead. In 1882 he emigrated
with his family to Clinton county. Missouri . where he died 22 February.
1893. To this couple were born fifteen children, ten of whom grew to
manhood or womanhood

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  • Created by: Donna Bogs Relative Great-grandchild
  • Added: Jul 2, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7647939/john-ficklin: accessed ), memorial page for Col John Ficklin Sr. (28 Jul 1822–22 Feb 1893), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7647939, citing King City Cemetery, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Donna Bogs (contributor 46582865).