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John N. Pickett, the owner of a fine farm of 160 acres, situated in section 8, Milford township, Oakland County, was born on this farm in May, 1846. He is a son of David and Huldah (Inman) (Johnson) Pickett, the former of whom was born in Connecticut, and the latter in the State of New York.

David Pickett came to Michigan in the pioneer days, and purchased the property now belonging to his son and there spent his life, also working at his trade of shoemaker. During a period of 40 years he was one of the most highly respected residents of Milford township. He was married November 29, 1843, to Mrs. Huldah (Inman) Johnson, widow of Philip Johnson, the one child of this union being John N., our subject. Mrs. Pickett had five children by her previous marriage, namely: Mary, Caroline, William P., George W. and Adelia. Our subject’s parents were members of the Methodist Church. The father died in 1877, aged 78 years, and was survived 10 years by his widow, her age at death being also 78 years.

John N. Pickett was educated in the common schools of Milford township. He early commenced to work the farm, relieving his father so that the latter could follow his trade. Thus Mr. Pickett has had much experience and there is little about farming with which he is not thoroughly acquainted. In addition to very capably managing his property, he has at various times served as school inspector and also as a justice of the peace. He is so well and favorably known in his neighborhood that any local office is at his command, but he has always refused to accept any position outside of the ones above mentioned.

On October 29, 1878, Mr. Pickett was married to Emma Lanning, who was born at Lansing, Michigan. They have an adopted daughter, Kittie, who is a bright student at one of the leading schools at Chelsea, Michigan.

In politics Mr. Pickett, like his father, is identified with the Democratic party. Fraternally he affiliates with the Knights of the Maccabees. In religious association, both he and his wife are Methodists. They are people of sterling character and enjoy the esteem of all who know them.