An American Family History

James Ricketts was born on January 19, 1828 in Dearborn (now Ohio) County, Indiana. His parents were William Ricketts and Elizabeth Oxley. 

At the time of the 1850 census, he was living in District 56. Woodford County, Illinois.

He married Angelythe King about 1858 in Woodford County, Illinois. She was born about 1841 in Illinois and was the daughter of Enoch King and Celia Ann Owen.

At the time of the 1860 census they were living in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. James was 35 and Angelythe (Antelethia) was 19.

In 1870 he was still in Washington Township and living with "Celinda Riddle" age 19.

In the 1870s a James Ricketts who was born in Indiana appeared in the Woodford County Alms Register.

December 5, 1872 (age 45)
August 8, 1873 (age 45)
May 22, 1874 (age 47)
November 19, 1876 (age 48)

An Anna Ricketts also appeared.

April 24, 1875 (age 21)
February 4, 1876 (age 22)
December 7, 1876 (age 24)

In 1880 James was working in a mill and living in Metamora, Woodford County, Illinois. He was married to Julia. Julia was born about 1852 in Illinois.

James died April 8, 1885