Fleming Dickerson

Fleming Dickerson

This old pioneer was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, July 30, 1812, son of Elisha Dickerson. His mother’s name before marriage was Susanah Guthry. This old couple came to Boone County in 1859. Elisha Dickerson died December 11, 1867, aged 94 years. Mrs. Dickerson, his wife, died in 1881, aged 94 years. Buried at the Whitelick Cemetery in Perry Township. Fleming Dickerson was married to Jane R. Guyson August 21, 1836. She died July 8, 1848 is buried at Whitelick Cemetery. The following are his children’s names by the first marriage: Susanna, Mary, Elisha, Eliza J., Henry, Sarah. Mr. Dickerson was the second time married to Mary Clark, November, 1848. The following children were born to them: Charles, Virginia, Johanna, Elnety, William F. Mr. Dickerson came to Harrison Township in 1842. Located in town 17. He has been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church since 1839. Mrs. Dickerson is also a member of the same church. Mr. Dickerson is one of the pioneer hunters and is at home in the woods, provided he has his trusty gun with him. In person Mr. Dickerson is large, weighing full two hundred pounds, well calculated for a frontier life. Virginia, Johanna and William are dead and are buried at Whitelick.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887.