Joseph Fickland, one of the first settlers of Allen County, Ky. and to them were born two children: Margaret and Robert.

In the early history of Kentucky the venerable Bishop Asbury found a home with Joseph Ficklin (FICKLAND) and wife, and was entertained at the house in which Col. Pulliam lived until his death.

FICKLIN, Joseph. February 7. 1811/May court 1811. Will. Wife: Esther is frail and fast declining in life. My son Robert O. Ficklin shall take charge of her. Executors: son Robert O. Ficklin. Daughter Peggy, wife of Joseph Pulliam. Lawsuit pending in the state of VA for certain property. Witnesses: John Ray, Asa Piper, Henry Miller. pg 241

Also: The first settlers on record in Allen County, came in 1797 and were JOSEPH FICLKIN, TOLIVAR CRAIG, HENRY COLLINS, DANIEL MONROE and ABRAHAM WOOD. Of course then Allen County did not exist, but was a part of Warren and Barren counties.