Chaucla McCagar Bickford (b. November 11, 1840, d. February 02, 1925)
Chaucla McCagar Bickford (son of Jonathan Knapp Bickford and Phoebe Abigail Purdy)1 was born November 11, 1840 in Algansee Twp., Branch Co., MI.1, and died February 02, 1925 in Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK.1. He married Sarah Abigail Clark on May 31, 1866 in Kinderhook, Branch Co., MI.1.
Notes for Chaucla McCagar Bickford: Cage enlisted in Company G of the Fourth Mich. Cavalry on Aug. 9, 1862. His distinguished service and citation for valor and bravery earned for him the promotion to Second Lieutenant, which he served as until he was honorably discharged in Nashville, TN. on July 1, 1865. He kept a diary while in the Civil War. One entry, dated Wed. May 10, 1865 reads : " They caught Jeff Davis just before dawn this morning, and then they came back and we marched as far back as Abbeyville with them." There are more quotes in "The Bickford Family History" by Diane Wilson (a copy is available in the Coldwater Library-Heritage Room.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: In 1892 Chaucla filed for his army pension. He was living in KS. at the time. His widow applied for the pension March 17, 1925. She was living in OK. at the time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Article in the Coldwater-Republican newspaper dated May 7, 1878 - " OLD AGE AND YOUTH " - " Last Thursday there were two funerals at the school house in District No. 1, in Algansee, that of Mrs. Fiero, an old lady 83 years old, who died of palsy, and that of a 2-year-old child of McCager Bickford. Both sermons were preached by Elder Preston, and the house was crowded on each occasion by sympathizing friends. " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Article in the Republican ? newspaper, Coldwater, MI., dated ? poss. 1878 ? - " A Complete Surprise - One of those pleasant times that tend to smooth the rough places of life occured last evening at the residence of Cage Bickford of Algansee. About 80 of his friends and neighbors took possession of the house to enjoy a good time and wish him and his a pleasant journey to their Kansas home and a happy life. About ten P.M. the company partook of a sumptious repast after which they returned to their several homes feeling that all had enjoyed a pleasant evening. " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Article in the Courier-Republican ? dated Apr 3, 1883 ? - "Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bickford, of Odell, Neb., celebrated their silver wedding recently, over a hundred guests participating. Congratulations, speeches, dancing, and general good time was enjoyed, a very large number or elegant presents being bestowed upon Cage and his good wife. They were formerly residents of Algansee township, and their numerous friends in this bailiwick join in extending their best wishes. " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Census 1880 - Harper Co., KS., Chickashia District, page 2, Household # 19. Bickford, Chander (?), 39, married, farmer, b. MI., f-b L. Canada, m-b L. Canada Warren, Nelson, 36, farmer, b MI., f-b N.Y., m-b OH. Martha, 30, wife, b MI, f-b N.Y., m-b N.Y. Emmet, 9, b. Iowa, f-b MI., m-b MI. Earnest, 9, b. Iowa, f-b MI., m-b MI. Helen 5 months, b. KS., f-b MI., m-b MI. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Census 1885 - Harper Co, KS. Bickford, C. A. (Chaucla), 44, married, farmer, b MI., came to KS. from MI. S. A., (Sarah Abigail), 43, married, b OH., came to KS. from MI. C. E., (Colton Ernest), 17, b MI., came to KS. from MI. W.S., (Warren Leroy), 4, b MI., came to KS. from MI. Clark, H., 35, single, b MI., came to KS. from MI. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Census 1900 - Harper Co., KS., Pilot Knob Twp., Ed. 72, 4, 76. Bickford, W. L., b July 1882 MI., ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Newspaper Article - Danville, KS. dated Dec. 1883 - refers to : Cage was building a barn worthy of Jay Gould or the Vanderbilts and intent on enclosing his half section with white-washed fencing.
Newspaper Article - Danville, KS. dated Feb. 28, 1884 - refers to : Harry Purdy of Chanute had visited his nephews Cage and Charley Bickford.
More About Chaucla McCagar Bickford: Burial: Unknown, Good Hope Cem., Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK..1 Census 1: Bet. 1850 - 1860, Algansee, Branch Co., MI..1 Census 2: 1860, Algansee, Branch Co., MI.. Military service 1: 4th Michigan Cavalry Company "G".1 Military service 2: Citation for Valor and Bravery.1 Military service 3: Held rank of 2nd Lt. when mustard out.1 Military service 4: August 09, 1862, Enlisted at the age 21 Branch Co. MI..1 Military service 5: July 01, 1865, Discharged Nashville, TN..1 Nick name: Cage or C.M. Bickford. Occupation: Abt. 1878, Farmer, Harper Co., KS.. Property: Sect. 18- Algansee Twp., Branch Co., MI.. Residence 1: 1892, KS. when he filed for army pension.. Residence 2: June 1891, Odell, Gage Co., NEB..1
More About Chaucla McCagar Bickford and Sarah Abigail Clark: Marriage: May 31, 1866, Kinderhook, Branch Co., MI..1
Marriage Notes for Chaucla McCagar Bickford and Sarah Abigail Clark: Article in the Courier-Republican newspaper, Coldwater, MI., dated May 29, 1891- " Corespondence - Invitations have been received by many of the old Branch county friends of C. M. Bickford and wife of Harper, Kansas, announcing their silver anniversary at their home June 1st. Several handsome gifts of silver have been sent in response and wishes for a golden future. "
Children of Chaucla McCagar Bickford and Sarah Abigail Clark are:
Colton Ernest Bickford, b. May 05, 1868, Algansee Twp., Branch Co., MI.1, d. December 16, 1886, Danville, Harper Co., KS.1.
Norma Bickford, b. September 01, 1876, Algansee Twp., Branch Co., MI.1, d. May 03, 1878, Branch Co., MI.1.
Chaucla McCagar Bickford (b. November 11, 1840, d. February 02, 1925)
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