William Zere Hickman, son of Edwin, died, 1921 Independence

"In 2002, these awards were distinguished by the name "W.Z. Hickman Awards for Historic Preservation," in honor of the pioneering effors for one of Independence's first historic preservationists. In addtion to being considered an authority on matters of location history, William Zere Hickman (1845-1921) also organized the "Old Plainsmen's Association" of 1909, who assisted the efforts of the Daughters of the American Revolution in marking the original path of the Santa Fe Trail. In 1916, he also led a citywide movement to see the 1827 Log Courthouse preserved and restored in Independence, for the benefit of future generations and in 1921 authored the book History of Jackson County."

Edwin Gantt Hickman Sr, WZ's grandson died 1978 and his son EG Hickman Jr died 2004 in Hiawassee GA at age 60. He was married 3 times and has a surviving spouse and children.

John R