In 1812 his congregation recorded him as a minister, and by 1813 he began traveling throughout Philaling, and for the support of his growing family, Hicks decided to expand his trade to painting household objects and farm equipment as well as tavern signs.
In 1812 his congregation recorded him as a minister, and by 1813 he began traveling throughout Philadelphia as a Quaker preacher. To meet the expenses of traveling, and for the support of his growing family, Hicks decided to expand his trade to painting household objects and farm equipment as well as tavern signs.