A. J. Dickerson
A. J. Dickerson, teacher and farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, born in Harrisburg, Penn., February 14, 1833; he is a son of Alexander and Catharine (Bigler) Dickerson. The former was Secretary of the land office at Harrisburg at the time of his death and his father, who was Irish parentage, was a native of Pennsylvania where he lived and died and a General in the war of 1812. Catharine Bigler, above mentioned, now residing in Philadelphia, and is a cousin of ex-Gov. William Bigler of Pennsylvania and ex-Senator from the same State. She is also a cousin to ex-Gov. John Bigler, of California. Her grandfather Bigler came from Germany, and married Catharine Pancake, of German descent. Our subject was raised in his native State where he was educated, and when twenty years of age, he engaged in teaching, which he has followed in connection with farming ever since. His residence in Madison County, Ohio, dates back to 1865; since that time he has taught almost every winter in four different districts. He owns a good farm, which he cultivates. He is among the leading members of the Foster Chapel Methodist Church and a class leader. His marriage was solemnized in Pennsylvania with Miss Rachel Andrew.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]