John Bickerdike was born in Yorkshire England, Aug. 18, 1835, and is a son of John Bickerdike, deceased, who came to this county in 1842. He selected a location for his future home and returned to England, bringing his family here the following year. He was the father of 9 children, of whom our subject is the 5th. Mr. B. was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools of Pike county. His brother George was killed during the late war. Mr. Bickerdike has been married twice, and is the father of 7 children of whom five are living; William A., George F., Charles E., Mary R. and Nancy E. His first was Rebecca J. Pearcy and the second was Elizabeth Perry. He resides on sec. 36, Griggsville twp. and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. P.O. Griggsville.

From the " History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )