Rockford (IL) Republic, August 28, 1908, p. 2. NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. E. R. WICKS IS DEAD Died This Morning at Home of His Daughter, Mrs. Frank Waterbury Infirmities of old age caused the death of Ebenezer R. Wicks who died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Waterbury, 2209 North Main Street. He was 85 years old. Born in Rensselaer County, New York, October 25, 1823, he remained there until 1848 when he came to Illinois and settled on a farm. Mr. Wicks' wife died 22 years ago. He was the father of nine children, all of whom are living. They are Albert C., Mendota, Ill.; Edgar M., Merrill, Miss.; Alonzo J., Union, Ia.; Freeman U., Scottsburg, Ind.; Elmer E., Lasalle, Ill.; Mrs. Isaac Norton, Zearing, Ia.; Mrs. Frank Waterbury, Rockford; Mrs. Alfonso Dunham, New Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. H. A. Early, Rockford.