Our Family History
The Story of the Trickey Family
The story of the Trickey family stretches across centuries, beginning in the countryside of southwestern England and continuing through generations of perseverance, service, hard work, and family connection.
According to family research, the Trickey name traces back to the villages near the upper reaches of the River Culmstock in Devon County, England. It is believed the family name may have originated from the phrase “At Ricke,” meaning a ridge or hillside settlement near the Blackdown Hills along the Devon and Somerset border.
Roots in England
One of the earliest documented ancestors in our family line is William Trickey, born in Devon County, England. Through generations, the family remained rooted in Devon before descendants eventually made the journey to America.
Family records identify Giles Trickey, baptized in 1731 in Broad Clyst, Devon County, as one of the earliest known ancestors to immigrate to America. His move would become a defining moment in the family’s history and lay the foundation for generations to come in the United States.
Building a Life in America
By the 1760s, members of the Trickey family had settled in North Carolina, living in areas that later became Caswell and Person Counties. Over time, the family expanded throughout the American South, carrying with them a legacy of resilience and determination.
Military service became an important part of the family story. Giles Trickey served in the United States Army during the War of 1812, enlisting in 1813 and later receiving a land grant for his service. Historical records place him at Fort Crawford in the Alabama Territory during a pivotal period in early American history.
Alabama to Florida
As generations continued, the family moved into Alabama and eventually Florida, where many Trickey descendants established homes, farms, businesses, and communities that still shape the family story today. Land ownership, farming, military service, education, and entrepreneurship became part of the Trickey legacy.
Many family members settled in Calhoun County, Jackson County, and surrounding areas of North Florida, where generations of Trickeys raised families, built livelihoods, and passed down traditions that continue today.
Preserving Our Story
This website was created to help preserve the history of the Trickey family — not only names and dates, but also the stories, photographs, memories, traditions, and connections that make our family unique.
Family members are invited to contribute photographs, memories, family updates, and historical information so that future generations can continue learning where they came from and the people who helped shape our story.
Because family history is not only about the past — it helps us better understand who we are.