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W. Samuel Ricketts 1785–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 AUG 1785

Birth Location: Ann Verhelst had documented 1780 in North Carolina

Death Date: 1 JUN 1854

Death Location: Maury, Tennessee, USA

Father: William Ricketts

Mother: Mary Spratt

Spouse(s): Name Ellender

Children(s): Robert Ricketts, Margaret Ricketts, Samuel Ricketts, Sarah Ricketts, Jane Ricketts, Emelia Ricketts, Nancy Ricketts, Elizabeth Ricketts, Mary Ricketts, William S

In 1785, W. Samuel Ricketts entered the world in Ann Verhelst had documented 1780 in North Carolina, born to William Ricketts And Mary Spratt. In 1779, W. Samuel Ricketts resided in Orange County, NC. W. Samuel Ricketts married Name May Have Been Spelt Ellender, and had children including Elizabeth S Ricketts, Emelia Ricketts, Jane Ricketts, Margaret Elenora Ricketts, Mary Polly Ricketts, Nancy Ricketts, Robert Daniel Ricketts, Samuel S Ricketts, Sarah C Ricketts, William L S. W. Samuel Ricketts passed away in 1854 in Maury, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1785, W. Samuel Ricketts entered the world in Ann Verhelst had documented 1780 in North Carolina, born to William Ricketts And Mary Spratt.
  • In 1779, W. Samuel Ricketts resided in Orange County, NC.
  • W. Samuel Ricketts married Name May Have Been Spelt Ellender, and had children including Elizabeth S Ricketts, Emelia Ricketts, Jane Ricketts, Margaret Elenora Ricketts, Mary Polly Ricketts, Nancy Ricketts, Robert Daniel Ricketts, Samuel S Ricketts, Sarah C Ricketts, William L S.
  • W. Samuel Ricketts passed away in 1854 in Maury, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ricketts
1726–1834
Birth Location: All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
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Mary Spratt
1751–1829
Birth Location: Maryland
MS

Spouses(s)

Name Ellender
1784–1860
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
NE

Children(s)

Robert Ricketts
1826–1895
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
RR
Margaret Ricketts
1822–1882
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
MR
Samuel Ricketts
1815–1863
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
SR
Sarah Ricketts
1829–
Birth Location: Maury, Tennessee, USA
SR
Jane Ricketts
1805–1850
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
JR
Emelia Ricketts
1812–1835
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
ER
Nancy Ricketts
1810–
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
NR
Elizabeth Ricketts
1818–1855
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
ER
Mary Ricketts
1806–1880
Birth Location: Maury
MR
William S
1801–1868
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
WS

W. Ricketts's Ancestors

Self
W. Ricketts
1785–1854
Birth Place: Ann Verhelst had documented 1780 in North Carolina
Parents
William Ricketts
1726–1834
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Mary Spratt
1751–1829
Maryland
Grandparents
John Ricketts
1705–1744
Queen Anne, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
Elisabeth Butterfield
1705–
All Hallows, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ricketts
1685–1773
Rebecca Nicholson
1681–1723
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ricketts
1659–1722
Margrit Evans
1659–1704

W. Ricketts's Descendants

1.
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W. (Samuel) Ricketts (12 AUG 1785–1 JUN 1854) m. Name (May Have Been Spelt) Ellender (7 MAY 1784–NOV 1860)
  1. 1. Robert (Daniel) Ricketts 1826–1895
  2. 2. Margaret (Elenora) Ricketts 1822–1882
    1. 1. Robert (Wilson) Grimes 1850–1925 m. Christine (T) Grimes 1863– m. C (T) Baker 1863– m. Livonia Grimes 1876–
      1. 1. Letha Grines 1900–
      2. 2. Larimore Grines 1906–
      3. 3. Hares Grines 1902–
      4. 4. Byron Grines 1891–
      5. 5. Cecil Grines 1898–
      6. 6. Bryan (M) Grimes 1891–
      7. 7. Esther (M) Grimes 1893–
      8. 8. Loyd (C) Grimes 1897–
      9. 9. Nellie (O) Grimes 1900–
      10. 10. Elsie Grines 1889–
      11. 11. Elsie Grines 1890–
      12. 12. Letha Grines 1900–
    2. 2. Nancy (J.) Grimes 1847–
  3. 3. Samuel (S) Ricketts 1815–1863
  4. 4. Sarah (C) Ricketts 1829–
    1. 1. Robert (L.) Grimes 1857–
    2. 2. Millie Grimes 1861–
    3. 3. John (F.) Grimes 1864–
    4. 4. Martha (E.) Grimes 1855–
    5. 5. William. (H.) Grimes 1867–
    6. 6. Samuel (E.) Grimes 1859–
  5. 5. Jane Ricketts 1805–1850
  6. 6. Emelia Ricketts 1812–1835
  7. 7. Nancy Ricketts 1810–
  8. 8. Elizabeth (S) Ricketts 1818–1855
  9. 9. Mary (Polly) Ricketts 1806–1880 m. Orin (A. (or William Orin?)) Mabrey 1805–1893
    1. 1. John (Irwin) MABREY 1833–1865 m. Frances (Catherine) Sutterfield 1829–
      1. 1. Josephine (A.) Mabrey 1862–1903 m. James (Jackson) Barnes 1857–1932
        1. 1. William (Jefferson) Barnes 1881–1957
        2. 2. Nelsie Sutterfield 1884–1933
      2. 2. William (F.) Mabrey 1861–
      3. 3. Samuel (E.) Mabrey 1860–
      4. 4. James (Gilmore) Mabrey 1856–1928
    2. 2. Millie (Emily Nichols) Mabrey 1837–1912 m. Wade Campbell 1836–1899
      1. 1. Jane Campbell 1855–
      2. 2. Sterling Campbell 1869–1948 m. Fannie Campbell 1871–
        1. 1. Wendell Campbell 1890–1953 m. Edith (O) Campbell 1893– m. Beulah Campbell 1892–
      3. 3. North Campbell 1868–1910 m. Vinia (J.) ? 1873–1961
        1. 1. Roy (Lee) Campbell 1893–1979 m. Effie Campbell 1896–
        2. 2. Elzie Campbell 1898–1965 m. Madge Campbell 1901–
        3. 3. Daisy (A.) Campbell 1899–1968 m. Herbert (Edwin) Baines 1888– m. WILLIAM STOKES 1885– m. Marcell Taylor 1898–1937
        4. 4. Nellie (Ellen) Campbell 1903–1911
        5. 5. Wade Campbell 1895–1908
      4. 4. Mary (Lee) Campbell 1875–1975
      5. 5. Clarissa Campbell 1888–1946 m. ? Claypool 1865–1954
        1. 1. Charley (Dalton) Claypool 1899–1983 m. Mildred Claypool 1917–1995
        2. 2. Jessie (D) Claypool 1897–1947
        3. 3. Ruth Claypool 1902–1981 m. William Crick 1894–
      6. 6. Minister (Named After Oran Aaron) Mabrey 1872–1953 m. Lena (B.) ? 1892– m. Eliza Winfield 1867–1944
        1. 1. Mary Campbell 1901–
        2. 2. Orval Campell 1899–1991 m. Olive Winegar 1909–
        3. 3. Clifford Campell 1903–1974 m. Katherine Olander 1907–2000
        4. 4. Willard Campbell 1896–1954 m. Beulah 1902–1970
        5. 5. Lizzie Campbell 1898–1989 m. Emmett (B.) Yaw 1890–1954
        6. 6. Annie Campell 1909–1995 m. Ed Verhelst 1907–1975 m. Ferd Dust 1902–1960
        7. 7. Leetah (P) Gamble 1893–1964 m. Jesse (C) Gamble 1890–1971
    3. 3. Lucinda (E.) Mabrey 1840–1860
    4. 4. Eleanor Mabrey 1828– m. William (P.) Pugh 1827–
    5. 5. Robert (Daniel) Mabrey 1844–1866
    6. 6. Nellie Mabrey 1830–1881 m. Alex Copeland 1831–1901
      1. 1. Louisa (Senith) Copeland 1856–
      2. 2. Ulyssus (G.) Copeland 1870–
      3. 3. Nellie Copeland 1875–
      4. 4. Andreda Copeland 1857–
      5. 5. Alexander (N. Copeland) Jr 1859–1934
      6. 6. Oran (Aaron) Copeland 1859–1934 m. Amanda (Elizabeth) Branscum 1869–1915 m. Mary (A.) Gibson 1866– m. Jane (A) Copeland 1859–
        1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Copeland 1885–1945 m. Sherman (Albert Branscum) MD 1880–1942
        2. 2. Rodie Copeland 1896–1920 m. Barney Chadwick 1894–1925
        3. 3. Dosha Copeland 1900–1977
        4. 4. Carl (V) Copeland 1912–1985 m. Bernice Copeland 1916–
        5. 5. Alice (C) Copeland 1890–
        6. 6. Mary (L) Copeland 1882–
        7. 7. Francis Copeland 1894–
        8. 8. Abner (E) Copeland 1905–
        9. 9. Fanny (L) Copeland 1895–
        10. 10. William (A) Copeland 1893–
        11. 11. Carlos (R) Copeland 1907–
        12. 12. Harold (V) Copeland 1910–
        13. 13. Willis (E) Copeland 1902–
      7. 7. Andrew Copeland 1857–
      8. 8. Katherine Copeland 1852– m. Henry (Woodcox (or) Woodcock) 1851–
      9. 9. Mary (Jane) Copeland 1850–1925 m. George (Washington) Barnes 1847–1923
        1. 1. Jack Barnes 1868–1928 m. Sarah (Martha Frances) Branscum 1868–1910
        2. 2. Mandy Barnes 1875–1947 m. Cysero (Jerfferson) George 1876–1948
      10. 10. Amanda (C.) Copeland 1854–
    7. 7. Randolph (Pinkney) Mabrey 1835–1899 m. Elizabeth (Emaline) Sutterfield 1836–
      1. 1. Mary (A.) Mabrey 1870–
      2. 2. George (Washington) Mabrey 1855–
      3. 3. Robert (D.) Mabrey 1861–
      4. 4. Samuel (J.) Mabrey 1864–
    8. 8. Samuel (E.) Mabrey 1842–1858
  10. 10. William (L) S 1801–1868

W. Ricketts's Timeline

13 Records

1779
1779
W. Samuel Ricketts resided here in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC
1785
1785
Birth of W. Samuel Ricketts in Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County, North Carolina
1785
12 AUG 1785
Birth of W. Samuel Ricketts in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1785
12 AUG 1785
Birth of W. Samuel Ricketts in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1785
12 AUG 1785
Birth of W. Samuel Ricketts in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 25
W. Samuel Ricketts resided here in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 55
W. Samuel Ricketts resided here in Maury, Tennessee, United States
Maury, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
W. Samuel Ricketts resided here in District 13, Maury, Tennessee
District 13, Maury, Tennessee
1854
1 JUN 1854
Age 69
Death of W. Samuel Ricketts in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA
1854
1 JUN 1854
Age 69
Death of W. Samuel Ricketts in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA
1854
1 JUN 1854
Age 69
Death of W. Samuel Ricketts in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA
1860
AFT 1860
Age 75
Death of W. Samuel Ricketts in Maury County, Tennessee
Maury County, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 75
W. Samuel Ricketts resided here in District 13, Maury, Tennessee, United States
District 13, Maury, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1810; Census Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 41; Page: 792; Image: 0337914; Family History Library Film: 00219

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M432_890; Page: 185B; Image: 363
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1264; Page: 426; Image: 264; Family History Library Film: 805264

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: AFT 1860
    Event Place: Maury County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 13, Maury, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1264; Page: 426; Image: 264; Family History Library Film: 805264

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Maury, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M432_890; Page: 185B; Image: 363

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: Maury, Tennessee; Roll: 532; Page: 340; Image: 688; Family History Library Film: 0024548

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Orange County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1854
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1854
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1854
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 AUG 1785
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 AUG 1785
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 AUG 1785
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Ann Verhelst had documented 1780 in North Carolina
    Record Source: Ann Verhelst
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