My Genealogy Hound

CHARLES LOCKHART McVICKER, machinist, post office Verona, is a grandson of James McVicker, who came from Ireland to this country about one hundred years ago. James, son of the latter, married Emily Boss, born in St. Louis. Daniel Boss, father of Emily, was of Irish descent, born in West Virginia, and served through the war of 1812 and the Mexican war. James McVicker, Jr., was the captain of a volunteer fire company in Allegheny City many years ago, operating the first hand engine there, known as the “Uncle Sam.” He was also captain of the night police for many years, and a candidate on the republican ticket for mayor. He served three years in the 9th P. R, participating in all the hardships and engagements of the Army of the Potomac, going in as a private and rising to the rank of captain.He was engaged in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gainesville, Lookout Mountain, the Seven Days’ fight, and others. All of his sons who were old enough for service were also in the Union army: William B., in the three-months service; James, in the signal corps; George R., in Knap’s heavy artillery.

C. L. McVicker was born April 3, 1860, in Allegheny City. He attended the public school, and worked at plastering with his father. When eighteen years old he took up his present trade. For nine years he has been employed in the Allegheny Valley shops, during the last three years as foreman of erecting-gang. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Hoboken; a member of the Jr. O. U. A. M. and K. of P. Politically he is a republican. In 1883 he married Lyda M. Dickson, who was born at Bakerstown. Her parents, John S. and Anna B., were born in Richland township and Allegheny City. Samuel Hazlett, father of Mrs. Dickson, was born in Ireland, and now resides in East Deer township, aged one hundred and three. He came to this country in 1808. Mr. McVicker’s only child is named James West.