An American Family History

Edward M. Ricketts was born about 1799 in Mason County, Kentucky. He was the son of Robert Ricketts and Susannah Wilson.

He married Leannah Cloud in 1824. Leannah was born about 1800 in Mason County, Kentucky.

Edward and Leannah's children were James Ricketts, Benjamin Ricketts, Louise Ricketts, Susan Ricketts, Franklin Ricketts, Tabitha Ricketts, and Jonathan Ricketts.

The family appeared in the 1850 census in Decatur County, Indiana. In 1850 they were in Greensburg. The 1850 census said he was a peddler.

They remained in Decatur during the Civil War. In 1860 they were in Sand Creek and in 1870 they were in Washington.

Edward died in 1875. He is buried in Greensburg, Washington Township, Decatur County, Indiana. Leannah died on July 19, 1885.

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