of Montgomery County, Ohio · from County Antrim, Ireland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Adam Dickey 1768 – 1828
Adam Dickey⚭ Mary McKee
childrenRobert R. Dickey
Source: Centennial Portrait and Biographical Record of the City of Dayton and of Montgomery County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Native of county Antrim, Ireland, born 1768.
Came to America about 1784, located near McConnellstown, Pa.
Married Mary McKee 1790.
Came to Ohio 1799 with wife and three children, settling at Cincinnati (then Fort Washington), traveling down the Ohio River in two flat boats he built.
According to Centennial Portrait and Biographical Record of the City of Dayton and of Montgomery County, Ohio, Made brick in Cincinnati (built the first brick house there).
Removed to Butler County 1803 near Middletown, engaged in farming, milling and distilling, shipping produce to New Orleans.
Died 1828.
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