John Wick was born January 26, 1793 in Fayette County Kentucky; at the age of five his family emigrated to Ross County Ohio, where he spent his boyhood. He married Elizabeth King of Loudon County Virginia on the 14th of April 1814. Children: Margaret was born January 14 1815; Eunice, March 8 1816; Azariah and Absalom , twins, April 16 1818; John K July 28 1820 and Moses September 8 1822. Mrs Wick died February 1823. John K and Moses are living, one in Genesee Grove, the other in California. Margaret, the wife of Harmon Hopkins is living in Iowa. Eunice the wife of Mr. Howard also lives in Iowa. Mr Wick had been a farmer all his life. He came from Ohio directly to Illinois and settled in Genesee Grove in October 1836. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; he was drafted and immediately mustered into the service, and rendezvoused at Columbus Ohio. His regiment was at once ordered to upper Sandusky to re-enforce General Scott, who was threatened with an attack by the British Army. They reached headquarters just the night before the battle - near enough to hear the cannon, but not to engage in the encounter. General Scott won the battle, and Mr. Wick's regiment was detailed to guard the prisoners.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County Page 222-223
