Clickener - John L.
Source: History of Vigo & Parke Counties, Indiana. Liberty Township, p. 369
John L. Clickener, farmer, Waterman was born in New Jersey in 1831 in Hunterton County and is the son of Marcus and Mary (LaTourette) Clickener. He came west in 1857 crossing the Ohio River July 29 and arriving in Fountain County in August. On the 1st of August, while on the way from Covington to Veedersburg, the farms were engaged in harvesting wheat and it appeared to be then very green; this was an unprecedented harvest. His ancestors on the father’s side came from the city of Strasburg, Germany while those on his other’s side were Huguenot refugees from Rochelle, France who were aiming to land in South Carolina but the vessel having been driven off her course they landed on Staten Island and there located. His grandfather was one of the revolutionary heroes and was engaged at the battle of Yorktown where he lost a leg. His father was also a soldier and served throughout the war of 1812, and was at the battle of Lundy’s Lane and several other engagements. Up to 1866 when he moved to Liberty Township, Mr. Clickener had been engaged at carpenter work but since that time has devoted his time to farming. His farm of 160 acres is situated on Mill Creek and is one of the best in the county. His house, situated on a bluff, is handsome and commodious, being located on a magnificent site. Jan 1, 1860 he married Miss Susan LaTourette and they have four children: George, Charles, Annie and Kate. Mr. Clickener is a prominent member of the greenback labor party.