transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  7/2/1909

JOHN HICKMAN

Answers Summons of Death Angle and Passes into Great Beyond.

John Hickman, who was, perhaps the oldest citizen of Bradley County, died Wednesday afternoon in the old Tenth District, near White Oak Mountains, after a short illness. His death was due to old age. He was 97 years old and had lived in this county the greater part of his live. He leaves five children- two sons and three daughters. Only one son, Jack resides in this county and he was with his father at the time of his latter’s death. The funeral was held Friday morning and was attended by a host of friends and relatives.