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.
Early life
Drawing of his father John Vickers (1883)
Paxson Vickers was born to Abigail (née Paxson) and John Vickers. His father manufactured pottery and was 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 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]
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