Edwin William Starr Pickett (1861-1937), and his wife, Leonora (Kelley) Pickett, of Fairfield, Conn..
E. W. S. Pickett, a real estate dealer also conducting a fire insurance agency, has for forty years been a resident of Fairfield. He was born in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield county, March 9, 1861. His paternal forefather, John Pickett, had located here in 1649 and had served as constable of Stratford, as selectman and as a member of the legislature. In fact he was one of the foremost figures in the early history of Stratford. He was born in England and came to the new world in 1648. settling first at Sftlcm, Massachusetts, whence he removed to this state. Edwin Darling Pickett, father of E. W. S. Pickett, was a member of the Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the Civil war and was killed in the first day's battle at Gettysburg on the 1st of July, 1863. He was leading a charge when struck down. He had gathered up the colors from the hand of the color sergeant, who had been shot down, and waving the banner rushed on into the fray.
On the 2nd of April, 1877, when a youth of sixteen years, E. W. S. Pickett came to Fairfield and secured a clerkship in a general store. He was connected with merchandising for thirty years and engaged in business on his own account in 1891, continuing active along that line until 1907. He then turned his attention to the real estate and insurance business, with which he has since been prominently identified, having one of the large and thoroughly reliable agencies of the city. Moreover, he has figured in public affairs as postmaster of Fairfield for twelve years, two of his commissions being issued during the McKinley administration.
On the 2nd of June, 1886, Mr. Pickett was united in marriage to Miss Leonora Kelley of Hyde Park. New York, by whom he has two daughters, Mabel and Rachel, who are at home.
Mr. Pickett holds membership with the Sons of the American Revolution and his daughter Mabel is identified with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Politically Mr. Pickett is a republican and for some years served as town treasurer. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and member of the Mystic Shrine, also a member of the Red Men and the Grange. He became a charter member of the volunteer fire company and he is identified with the Civil Association and the Fairfield Board of Trade. He is also a member of the State Historical Society and he and his family are members of the Congregational church. His interests are broad and have to do with the progress and upbuilding of the community in which he makes his home. His efforts have in many respects been directly beneficial and Fairfield counts him not only one of its old-time, but also one of its most valued citizens.
~History of Bridgeport and Vicinity, Volume 2; pg 158-159; S. J. Clarke Publishing, 1917.
E. W. S. Pickett, a real estate dealer also conducting a fire insurance agency, has for forty years been a resident of Fairfield. He was born in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield county, March 9, 1861. His paternal forefather, John Pickett, had located here in 1649 and had served as constable of Stratford, as selectman and as a member of the legislature. In fact he was one of the foremost figures in the early history of Stratford. He was born in England and came to the new world in 1648. settling first at Sftlcm, Massachusetts, whence he removed to this state. Edwin Darling Pickett, father of E. W. S. Pickett, was a member of the Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the Civil war and was killed in the first day's battle at Gettysburg on the 1st of July, 1863. He was leading a charge when struck down. He had gathered up the colors from the hand of the color sergeant, who had been shot down, and waving the banner rushed on into the fray.
On the 2nd of April, 1877, when a youth of sixteen years, E. W. S. Pickett came to Fairfield and secured a clerkship in a general store. He was connected with merchandising for thirty years and engaged in business on his own account in 1891, continuing active along that line until 1907. He then turned his attention to the real estate and insurance business, with which he has since been prominently identified, having one of the large and thoroughly reliable agencies of the city. Moreover, he has figured in public affairs as postmaster of Fairfield for twelve years, two of his commissions being issued during the McKinley administration.
On the 2nd of June, 1886, Mr. Pickett was united in marriage to Miss Leonora Kelley of Hyde Park. New York, by whom he has two daughters, Mabel and Rachel, who are at home.
Mr. Pickett holds membership with the Sons of the American Revolution and his daughter Mabel is identified with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Politically Mr. Pickett is a republican and for some years served as town treasurer. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and member of the Mystic Shrine, also a member of the Red Men and the Grange. He became a charter member of the volunteer fire company and he is identified with the Civil Association and the Fairfield Board of Trade. He is also a member of the State Historical Society and he and his family are members of the Congregational church. His interests are broad and have to do with the progress and upbuilding of the community in which he makes his home. His efforts have in many respects been directly beneficial and Fairfield counts him not only one of its old-time, but also one of its most valued citizens.
~History of Bridgeport and Vicinity, Volume 2; pg 158-159; S. J. Clarke Publishing, 1917.
Edwin William Starr Pickett (1861-1937), and his wife, Leonora (Kelley) Pickett, of Fairfield, Conn..
E. W. S. Pickett, a real estate dealer also conducting a fire insurance agency, has for forty years been a resident of Fairfield. He was born in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield county, March 9, 1861. His paternal forefather, John Pickett, had located here in 1649 and had served as constable of Stratford, as selectman and as a member of the legislature. In fact he was one of the foremost figures in the early history of Stratford. He was born in England and came to the new world in 1648. settling first at Sftlcm, Massachusetts, whence he removed to this state. Edwin Darling Pickett, father of E. W. S. Pickett, was a member of the Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the Civil war and was killed in the first day's battle at Gettysburg on the 1st of July, 1863. He was leading a charge when struck down. He had gathered up the colors from the hand of the color sergeant, who had been shot down, and waving the banner rushed on into the fray.
On the 2nd of April, 1877, when a youth of sixteen years, E. W. S. Pickett came to Fairfield and secured a clerkship in a general store. He was connected with merchandising for thirty years and engaged in business on his own account in 1891, continuing active along that line until 1907. He then turned his attention to the real estate and insurance business, with which he has since been prominently identified, having one of the large and thoroughly reliable agencies of the city. Moreover, he has figured in public affairs as postmaster of Fairfield for twelve years, two of his commissions being issued during the McKinley administration.
On the 2nd of June, 1886, Mr. Pickett was united in marriage to Miss Leonora Kelley of Hyde Park. New York, by whom he has two daughters, Mabel and Rachel, who are at home.
Mr. Pickett holds membership with the Sons of the American Revolution and his daughter Mabel is identified with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Politically Mr. Pickett is a republican and for some years served as town treasurer. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and member of the Mystic Shrine, also a member of the Red Men and the Grange. He became a charter member of the volunteer fire company and he is identified with the Civil Association and the Fairfield Board of Trade. He is also a member of the State Historical Society and he and his family are members of the Congregational church. His interests are broad and have to do with the progress and upbuilding of the community in which he makes his home. His efforts have in many respects been directly beneficial and Fairfield counts him not only one of its old-time, but also one of its most valued citizens.
~History of Bridgeport and Vicinity, Volume 2; pg 158-159; S. J. Clarke Publishing, 1917.
E. W. S. Pickett, a real estate dealer also conducting a fire insurance agency, has for forty years been a resident of Fairfield. He was born in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield county, March 9, 1861. His paternal forefather, John Pickett, had located here in 1649 and had served as constable of Stratford, as selectman and as a member of the legislature. In fact he was one of the foremost figures in the early history of Stratford. He was born in England and came to the new world in 1648. settling first at Sftlcm, Massachusetts, whence he removed to this state. Edwin Darling Pickett, father of E. W. S. Pickett, was a member of the Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the Civil war and was killed in the first day's battle at Gettysburg on the 1st of July, 1863. He was leading a charge when struck down. He had gathered up the colors from the hand of the color sergeant, who had been shot down, and waving the banner rushed on into the fray.
On the 2nd of April, 1877, when a youth of sixteen years, E. W. S. Pickett came to Fairfield and secured a clerkship in a general store. He was connected with merchandising for thirty years and engaged in business on his own account in 1891, continuing active along that line until 1907. He then turned his attention to the real estate and insurance business, with which he has since been prominently identified, having one of the large and thoroughly reliable agencies of the city. Moreover, he has figured in public affairs as postmaster of Fairfield for twelve years, two of his commissions being issued during the McKinley administration.
On the 2nd of June, 1886, Mr. Pickett was united in marriage to Miss Leonora Kelley of Hyde Park. New York, by whom he has two daughters, Mabel and Rachel, who are at home.
Mr. Pickett holds membership with the Sons of the American Revolution and his daughter Mabel is identified with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Politically Mr. Pickett is a republican and for some years served as town treasurer. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and member of the Mystic Shrine, also a member of the Red Men and the Grange. He became a charter member of the volunteer fire company and he is identified with the Civil Association and the Fairfield Board of Trade. He is also a member of the State Historical Society and he and his family are members of the Congregational church. His interests are broad and have to do with the progress and upbuilding of the community in which he makes his home. His efforts have in many respects been directly beneficial and Fairfield counts him not only one of its old-time, but also one of its most valued citizens.
~History of Bridgeport and Vicinity, Volume 2; pg 158-159; S. J. Clarke Publishing, 1917.
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