This genealogy and historical account of the Mickley family was first published in 1893. It represents years of diligent compilation and arrangement of the available records.
We find upon these pages a lively and colorful narration of the Mickleys and their presence in the United States from the 18
th
century onwards. The most distinguished members are given long biographical descriptions, focusing upon their professional lives, military service or distinction in the communities where they lived and thrived. The Mickley story in many ways mirrors that of the American nation; early settlers with humble beginnings, with later generations migrating farther afield and achieving prosperity.
The first generations of the Mickleys were based in Pennsylvania, with the Mickley name thought to have originated from Dutch, French and other ancestors: the surname Michelet is proposed as the prominent forerunner to Mickley. From 1727 to 1776, Mickleys are found in Pennsylvania, with the common ancestor being John Jacob Mickley. With successive generations, those bearing the surname are found elsewhere, with the enlistment rolls of the War of Independence and U.S. Civil War containing the names of many descendants who served bravely as soldiers and officers.