Ebenezer V. Dickey

Ebenezer V. Dickey
Born	Template:Birth date Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	July 31, 1857(1857-07-31) (aged 35)
Occupation(s)	Physician, politician, educator, bank president
Years active	1844–1857
Known for	Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1857), president of Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad, president of Octoraro Bank

Ebenezer V. Dickey (December 15, 1821 – July 31, 1857) was a physician and political figure from Pennsylvania. In 1857, he represented Chester County as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Early life

Dickey was born on December 15, 1821, to Ebenezer Dickey. His education included attendance at Hopewell and New London Academies before beginning studies at Lafayette College in 1840. He subsequently transferred to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his medical degree in 1844.

Career

Following graduation, Dickey established a medical practice in Chester County and held teaching positions in chemistry and physiology at Oxford Female Seminary. He played a key role in founding the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad, joining its board in 1853 and assuming the presidency in January 1857. His tenure ended five months later due to health issues.

In municipal service, Dickey held several roles in Oxford, including clerk of elections, assistant burgess, and chief burgess by 1847. Affiliated with the Republican Party, he served Chester County in the Pennsylvania House during 1857.

Additionally, he obtained a charter for the Octoraro Bank located in Oxford and acted as its inaugural president.

Personal life

Dickey was married to Frances G. Ralston, daughter of Samuel Ralston, and they had no fewer than four children, one of whom was S. Ralston. His brother was Reverend John Miller Dickey.

In 1857, after developing a severe cold that impacted his heart, he traveled to Europe for medical treatment but passed away on July 31 of that year.