Maroni/Morini Hicks was born 2 Feb 1859 in Spanish Fork, UT to George Armstrong Hicks (1835-1926) & Elizabeth Temperance Jolley (1837-1922).
In 1880 he went to prison in Idaho for Murder, he was sentenced for 20 yrs.
He tried to get a pardon and was refused 4 Jun 1890.
Here are some newspaper clippings:
Marini's family were Mormons and his father George wrote a song called Once I Lived In Cottonwood. Here's a YouTube video of a band singing it, it's the only one I could find and not very good but listen to the words.
Here are a few photos of George
He loved his wife very much and had a great respect for her as he had this put on her headstone.
Inscription reads: "She was a virtuous, loving wife. Who kept her home with prudent care. To usefulness she gave her life, and was respected everywhere."
(Added by C.C.on Find A Grave)
Here is photo of them
Marini Hicks married Lucinda A Owens (1875-1964) on 15 Jun 1893 in Kane, UT. Below is a photo of them together.
They had the following children:
Myrtle Lura Hicks
1896–1934
Leo Moroni Hicks
1897–1952
Stella Gladys Hicks
1900–1936
Clynton John Hicks
1902–1904
Laroy Charles Hicks
1906–1974
Edward Hicks
1908–1945
Interestingly I found that their son Edward Hicks was one of the many who helped build the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. Here's a photo of Edward.
I found some photos I don't think he is in any.
Here's a video on the man who was the Engineer.
Here's the Bridge's story.
Marini Hicks would 17 Mar 1931 in South Gate, CA. As a retired farmer, his wife outlived him by 30 years.
What an interesting family, most of their children had multiple marriages. Lucinda was married to a Henry Amos Brown in 1916 so they must of divorced at some point.
I love the history in this family and the photos.
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