Paxson Vickers
American politician (died 1865)
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Paxson Vickers (died October 22, 1865) was an American politician and pottery manufacturer from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1857.
Paxson Vickers | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1857–1857 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Buchanan, Joseph Dowdall, Robert Irwin |
| Succeeded by | John Hodgson, Eber W. Sharpe, Morton Garrett |
| Personal details | |
| Died | October 22, 1865 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ann Lewis |
| Children | Sara Louisa |
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Early life
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Paxson Vickers was born to Abigail (née Paxson) and John Vickers. His father manufactured pottery and was a Quaker and a member of the Underground Railroad in Caln Township, Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
Vickers followed his father as a pottery manufacturer in Lionville.[1][2][3]
Vickers was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1857.[1][4][5]
Personal life
Vickers married Ann Lewis. They had at least three children, including John,[3] Sara Louisa[6] and a daughter who died in July 1865.[7] His daughter Sara was a writer.[6]
Vickers accidentally shot himself in the knee in the fall of 1865. He died a few weeks later from his wound on October 22, 1865, aged 48 or 49.[1][8]
