Rockford (IL) Republic, August 28, 1908, p. 2. NOTE: The item below is
abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis.
E. R. WICKS IS DEAD
Died This Morning at Home of His Daughter, Mrs. Frank Waterbury
Infirmities of old age caused the death of Ebenezer R. Wicks who died this
morning at 3:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Waterbury,
2209 North Main Street. He was 85 years old.
Born in Rensselaer County, New York, October 25, 1823, he remained there
until 1848 when he came to Illinois and settled on a farm.
Mr. Wicks' wife died 22 years ago. He was the father of nine children, all
of whom are living. They are Albert C., Mendota, Ill.; Edgar M., Merrill,
Miss.; Alonzo J., Union, Ia.; Freeman U., Scottsburg, Ind.; Elmer E.,
Lasalle, Ill.; Mrs. Isaac Norton, Zearing, Ia.; Mrs. Frank Waterbury,
Rockford; Mrs. Alfonso Dunham, New Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. H. A. Early,
Rockford.