Aaron Hickok; Bill's great great grandfather. Born Woodbury, Conn. 1742. Reports have him physically very similar to his famous offspring. Served at Lexington with Asa Barn's company. 22 April 75.
Married twice. 19 rugrats. Prolific ole bastard eh.
Son Olivier died of wounds from battle of Sackett's Harbor, NY. 3 Oct 1813. Aaron died in 1814. His son William born North Hero Vt. 1801.
Much, much more came be obtained from perusing perhaps the best of the biographers....Joseph G Rosa. See: They called him Wild Bill et al.....and Wild Bill Hickok The Man & His Myth.