Armine Pickett

Armine Pickett (July 10, 1800 – April 25, 1875) was an American farmer, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer.

He also served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Winnebago County in the 1861 session.

[1] Although his time in Jefferson County was brief, it did have a lasting impact on the economy of the state due to the actions of his wife, Anne.

[2] In late August 1860, Pickett sheltered abolitionist Sherman Booth at his farm, where an unsuccessful attempt was made to arrest Booth under the Fugitive Slave Act for helping to free escaped slave Joshua Glover.

[5] He served as postmaster of the Welaunee or Weelaunee post office; and as chairman of the Town of Utica's board of supervisors.