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     Katherine was born on 28 December 1880 at Quitman, Brooks, Georgia, United States.¹ She married Clem Paramore Hicks, son of John Hicks and Susan Bailey. Katherine died on 1 June 1966 at Leesburg, Lake, Florida, United States, at age 85.

     Lois was born circa 1900.¹ She was the daughter of Clem Paramore Hicks and Katherine Jane Rodgers.

     Eula was born circa 1902.¹ She was the daughter of Clem Paramore Hicks and Katherine Jane Rodgers.

     Edgar was born circa 1908.¹ He was the son of Clem Paramore Hicks and Katherine Jane Rodgers.

     Eunice was born on 7 August 1911 at Madison, Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Clem Paramore Hicks and Katherine Jane Rodgers. Eunice died on 25 October 1980 at Center Hill, Sumter, Florida, United States, at age 69.

     John was born circa 1801 at Georgia, United States.¹ He married Hannah (--?--), circa 1837. John died before 1860 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.

     Hannah was born circa 1814 at Georgia, United States.¹ She married John Sapp, circa 1837.

     Ollie was born in July 1874 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan. She married Edgar Oswell Chastain, son of James Chastain and Nancy Miller, on 3 July 1901 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² Ollie died in February 1966 at Hillsborough, Florida, United States, at age 91.³

     Harry was born in July 1881 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan. He married Florence Martin, on 10 November 1907 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² He married an unknown person .

     William was born in June 1888 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan.

     Rose was born in January 1890 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan. She married Charles C. Trawick, on 21 January 1912 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² Rose died in 1959 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. Her body was buried at Airline Cemetery, Lafayette, Florida, United States.³

     Ila was born in December 1896 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan. She married Rufus W. Dempsey, on 27 April 1927 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.²

     Edgar was born on 29 April 1872. He was the son of James Chastain and Nancy Miller. He married Ollie Frances Ann Sapp, daughter of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan, on 3 July 1901 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ Edgar died in July 1958 at Hillsborough, Florida, United States, at age 86.²

     Charles was born in 1891. He married Rose Sapp, daughter of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan, on 21 January 1912 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ Charles died in 1961 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. His body was buried at Airline Cemetery, Lafayette, Florida, United States.²

     She married Harry Sapp, son of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan, on 10 November 1907 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹

     Rufus was born in 1889. He married Ila Sapp, daughter of Jasper Sapp and Sarah Sullivan, on 27 April 1927 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ Rufus died in 1936 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. His body was buried at Midway Baptist Church, Lafayette, Florida, United States.²

     William was born on 4 May 1798 at Hudson, Columbia, New York, United States.¹ He was the son of William Wicks. He married Susannah Sheffield, on 13 July 1817. William died on 17 February 1881 at Elba, Genesee, New York, United States, at age 82. William died of Pain in Feet!?. His body was buried at Quaker Hill Cemetery, Elba, Genesee, New York, United States.
     Biography of William Henry Weeks:
William Henry was one of the earliest settlers in the north part of Elba. He was known as the "Fighting Quaker" because of he served as a lad in the War of 1812, drawing bread and other provisions for the army from Albany to Buffalo with a four horse team, was his active role in the War. The soldiers drew a daily ration of whiskey but being a teetotler, Mr. Weeks exchanged his whiskey for butter, etc. . He saw Buffalo being burned by the British.

His family moved to Farmington, Ontario County, New York at an early date. It was there that he met and married his 15 year old bride, Susannah Sheffield. They had relocated to Farmington when she was very young. Five years later, in 1822, they settled on the farm where they would pass the remainder of their days. They purchased for a home tact of land, a parcel of 110 acres located on the highest ridge in the town. When they came here, that part of the town was a wilderness withouot public roads or other improvements. William had to mark trees to guide them from one point to the other in the dense forest. They soon removed the timber and covered the broad fields with golden grain, but it wasn't easy.

All the pioneer couple possessed at the time was a yoke of oxen, and old shed, an ax, and 25 cents in money. They moved in the winter, taking up their abode with a neighbor and began the work of clearing the land. William built a pole shanty for his oxen, whose only feed that winter was the small branches of green trees. The he built a small log house with a stick chimney outside aand moved his family in. Ashes were boiled to make black salts, which were sold to by groceries and other provisions. The following spring he sowed his grain by hand, reaped it with a sickle and threshed it with a flail, drawing all of it to Rochester, 38 miles away, with a sled. He received 25 cents a bushel for his wheat. For going to the mill, he constructed a vehicle by removing the top half from a hollow log, slanted up at one end, placing a chain abouot it , hitching his oxen to it and placing the grist in the hollowed section. He had to go to the mill by way of Batavia and on various occasions people alighted from the stage there to see his queer turnout. The pioneers often encountered dangers, bears, wildcats and other wild animals being much in evidence at the time.

With brave hearts and vigorous hope, William and Susannah battled with the privations and hardships of pioneer life. Together they lived to see and enjoy the wonderful transformation of the wilderness into a garden of beauty and plenty. Twelve children gladdend their happy home, most reaching maturity.

William suffered from a severe and painful illness for several weeks before he died. He had long been a prominent and useful member of the Friend's Church and was greatly missed by his 34 grandchildern and 24 great-grand children. After 63 years of marriage, Susannah was left with many fond memories , that saw her through the following years. Her 83rd birthday celebration was marred by the fact that she was ill. In the morrning of the 26th of February, 1885, peace fell upon this great lady and eternal slumber overcame her. The Rev. Edddy conducted her funeral services at the Friend's Church and she was laid to rest in the Friend's Cemetery with her husband.

Welcome, Joshua,John, Melvina, Jane, and Edward moved to Michigan when that state was being settled and have many descendants there.

James H, the yougest, remained at home with his parents and inherited most of their substantial property. He appears to have obtained the inheritance by chicanery, because an eyewitness account of the reading of the will of William H. Weeks, states that when the reading was completed, Susannah spole up and said, "Why James! thee burned the wrong will." The will was not contested however, and James kept his inheritance. The other living children received $300 each, under the terms of the will, with the exception of Stephen who received about $365. Some of Emiline's children recieved $25 Each.

This story is corrected by viewing the actual will in which all is given to first, his wife Susanna; secondly, all is given to son James and he is directed to to give each of his siblings $200 to be paid within two years after Susanna's death.

     Susannah was born on 24 February 1802 at Rhode Island, United States.¹ She married William Henry Weeks, son of William Wicks, on 13 July 1817. Susannah died on 26 February 1885 at Elba, Genesee, New York, United States, at age 83.

     Welcome was born on 4 April 1818 at Farmington, Ontario, New York, United States.¹ He was the son of William Henry Weeks and Susannah Sheffield. He married Mary E. Harkness.¹ Welcome died on 8 September 1886 at Waterloo, Jackson, Michigan, United States, at age 68.
     Biography of Welcome Wicks:
He was a member of the United Brethern Church. They moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1861.

     William was born on 20 January 1820 at Farmington, Ontario, New York, United States.¹ He was the son of William Henry Weeks and Susannah Sheffield. William died on 17 June 1838 at Elba, Genesee, New York, United States, at age 18.

     Susannah was born in January 1821 at Farmington, Ontario, New York, United States.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Weeks and Susannah Sheffield. Susannah died circa 1821 at Farmington, Ontario, New York, United States.

     Emiline was born on 17 January 1822 at Farmington, Ontario, New York, United States.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Weeks and Susannah Sheffield. She married Thomas Griffen, on 7 October 1840.¹ Emiline died on 27 March 1873 at Elba, Genesee, New York, United States, at age 51.

     Joshua was born circa 1824 at Elba, Genesee, New York, United States.¹ He was the son of William Henry Weeks and Susannah Sheffield. Joshua died on 22 June 1896.
     Biography of Joshua Wicks:
Josuah married and moved to Michigan- possibly Kalamzoo.