Bishop Alfred Ricketts1

M, b. 28 December 1902, d. 11 October 1979
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FatherJoseph Alfred Ricketts2,3 b. 21 Sep 1875, d. 13 Aug 1948
MotherRuthie Art Lissie Cornelius2,3 b. circa 1878, d. 15 Mar 1956
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Ricketts
Birth*Bishop Alfred Ricketts was born on 28 December 1902 in Texas.2,4,5 
Marriage*He married Essie Maudine Brewer.6,3 
Photo Maxine, Maudine, Mamie, Bishop, Ruthie and Joseph Ricketts - early 1940s (click on camera for photo.)7
Death*Bishop Alfred Ricketts died on 11 October 1979 at Gray County, Texas, at age 76.4,8 

Family

Essie Maudine Brewer b. 30 Sep 1904, d. 28 Dec 1995
Children

Citations

  1. [S2017] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Name: Elvin Leon Ricketts; Date of Birth: 10 Sep 1936; Gender: Male; Birth County: Collingsworth; Father's Name: Bishop Alfred Ricketts; Mother's Name: Essie Maudine Brewer; Roll Number: 1936_0006; accessed 16 Jun 2008.
  2. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910.
  3. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 29 Apr 2013.
  4. [S1120] Social Security Death Index, Name: Bishop Ricketts; Last Residence: 79065 Pampa, Gray, Texas, United States of America; Born: 29 Dec 1902; Last Benefit: 79065 Pampa, Gray, Texas, United States of America; Died: Oct 1979; State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951); accessed 16 Jun 2008.
  5. [S2344] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Collingsworth County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Collingsworth County, Dodsonville, district 8, image 1; Bishop A. Ricketts household, dwelling 11, family 12, Dodsonville Village, Dod Township, enumeration district 44-8, supervisor district 1, stamped page 243, sheet 1A, enumerated 21 Apr 1930; indicates born c 1903 (age 27) in Texas.
  6. [S2344] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Collingsworth County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Collingsworth County, Dodsonville, district 8, image 1; Bishop A. Ricketts household, dwelling 11, family 12, Dodsonville Village, Dod Township, enumeration district 44-8, supervisor district 1, stamped page 243, sheet 1A, enumerated 21 Apr 1930.
  7. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 28 Apr 2013; attachment "rickettsfamily1942.jpg."
  8. [S2076] State Vital Statistics Unit Texas Department of Health, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Name: Bishop Ricketts; Death Date: 11 Oct 1979; Death County: Gray; Gender: Male; accessed 16 Jun 2008.

Verna Maggie Ricketts1

M, b. 8 January 1905, d. 9 September 1915
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FatherJoseph Alfred Ricketts2 b. 21 Sep 1875, d. 13 Aug 1948
MotherRuthie Art Lissie Cornelius2 b. circa 1878, d. 15 Mar 1956
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Ricketts
Birth*Verna Maggie Ricketts was born on 8 January 1905 in Texas.3,1 
Death*He died on 9 September 1915 at age 10.4 

Citations

  1. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history", 1 May 2013; Verna Maggie born 8 Jan 1905; died 9 Sep 1915.
  2. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910.
  3. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910; indicates born c 1905 (age 5) in Texas.
  4. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history", 1 May 2013.

Burton Elvin Ricketts1,2

M, b. circa 1907
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FatherJoseph Alfred Ricketts3,1,4 b. 21 Sep 1875, d. 13 Aug 1948
MotherRuthie Art Lissie Cornelius3,1 b. circa 1878, d. 15 Mar 1956
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Ricketts
Birth*Burton Elvin Ricketts was born circa 1907 in Texas (based on the 1910 census.)5,4 
Marriage*He married Willie Minnie Davis circa 1929.4 

Family

Willie Minnie Davis b. circa 1905
Child
  • Anita Joyce Ricketts6,2

Citations

  1. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 29 Apr 2013.
  2. [S2017] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Name: Anita Joyce Ricketts; Date of Birth: 27 Feb 1941; Gender: Female; Birth County: Collingsworth; Father's Name: Burton Elvin Ricketts; Mother's Name: Willie Minnie Davis; Roll Number: 1941_0008; accessed 16 Jun 2008.
  3. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910.
  4. [S2930] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Childress County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Childress County, Precinct 3, 10, image 15 of 36, accessed 1 May 2013; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 142, family 147, Justice Precinct, Childress County, Texas, enumeration district 38-10, supervisor district 2, sheet 8A, stamped page 252, enumerate 17 Apr 1930.
  5. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910; indicates born c 1907 (age 3) in Texas.
  6. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 28 Apr 2013; Burton had daughter Anita Joyce.

Thelma Ree Ricketts1

F, b. July 1909
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FatherJoseph Alfred Ricketts2,3 b. 21 Sep 1875, d. 13 Aug 1948
MotherRuthie Art Lissie Cornelius2,3 b. circa 1878, d. 15 Mar 1956
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Ricketts
Birth*Thelma Ree Ricketts was born in July 1909 in Texas (based on the 1910 census.)4 
Marriage*She married Horace Albert Weaver on 7 March 1928 at Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas.3,5,6 

Family

Horace Albert Weaver
Children
  • Helen Louise Weaver3,1
  • Virginia Waynell Weaver3,7

Citations

  1. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts family history", 4 May 2013; attachment, Mr and Mrs Weaver anniversary.
  2. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910.
  3. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 29 Apr 2013.
  4. [S2341] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Texas, Jack County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Texas, Jack County, Justice Precinct 2, district 143, image 47; Joseph A. Ricketts household, dwelling 324, family 325, Justice Precinct NV2, enumeration district 143, supervisor district 13, sheet 24A, stamped page 61, enumerated 28 May 1910; indicates born Jul 1909 (age 9/12) in Texas.
  5. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts family history", 4 May 2013; attachment, J.A. Ricketts obituary.
  6. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts family history", 4 May 2013; attachment, Mr and Mrs Weaver anniversary; married 7 Mar 1928 at Wellington.
  7. [S2017] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Name: Virginia Waynell Weaver; Date of Birth: 3 Jul 1936; Gender: Female; Birth County: Knox; Father's Name: Horace Albert Weaver; Mother's Name: Thelma Ricketts; Roll Number: 1936_0008; accessed 30 Apr 2013.

Essie Maudine Brewer1

F, b. 30 September 1904, d. 28 December 1995
Family Explorer
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Ricketts
Birth*Essie Maudine Brewer was born on 30 September 1904 in Texas.2,3 
Marriage*She married Bishop Alfred Ricketts, son of Joseph Alfred Ricketts and Ruthie Art Lissie Cornelius.4,5 
Photo Maxine, Maudine, Mamie, Bishop, Ruthie and Joseph Ricketts - early 1940s (click on camera for photo.)6
Death*Essie Maudine Brewer died on 28 December 1995 at Bexar County, Texas, at age 91.3,7 

Family

Bishop Alfred Ricketts b. 28 Dec 1902, d. 11 Oct 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S2017] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Name: Elvin Leon Ricketts; Date of Birth: 10 Sep 1936; Gender: Male; Birth County: Collingsworth; Father's Name: Bishop Alfred Ricketts; Mother's Name: Essie Maudine Brewer; Roll Number: 1936_0006; accessed 16 Jun 2008.
  2. [S2344] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Collingsworth County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Collingsworth County, Dodsonville, district 8, image 1; Bishop A. Ricketts household, dwelling 11, family 12, Dodsonville Village, Dod Township, enumeration district 44-8, supervisor district 1, stamped page 243, sheet 1A, enumerated 21 Apr 1930; indicates born c 1905 (age 27) in Texas.
  3. [S1120] Social Security Death Index, Name: Maudine Ricketts; Last Residence: 78218 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States of America; Born: 30 Sep 1904; Died: 28 Dec 1995; State (Year) SSN issued: Oklahoma (Before 1951); accessed 16 Jun 2008.
  4. [S2344] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Collingsworth County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Collingsworth County, Dodsonville, district 8, image 1; Bishop A. Ricketts household, dwelling 11, family 12, Dodsonville Village, Dod Township, enumeration district 44-8, supervisor district 1, stamped page 243, sheet 1A, enumerated 21 Apr 1930.
  5. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 29 Apr 2013.
  6. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 28 Apr 2013; attachment "rickettsfamily1942.jpg."
  7. [S2076] State Vital Statistics Unit Texas Department of Health, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Name: Essie Ricketts; Death Date: 28 Dec 1995; Death County: Bexar; Gender: Female; accessed 16 Jun 2008.

Helen Maxine Ricketts1

F, b. 25 December 1925
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FatherBishop Alfred Ricketts2,3 b. 28 Dec 1902, d. 11 Oct 1979
MotherEssie Maudine Brewer2,3 b. 30 Sep 1904, d. 28 Dec 1995
ChartsDescendants of Samuel Ricketts
Birth*Helen Maxine Ricketts was born on 25 December 1925 in Collingsworth County, Texas.4,1 
Photo Maxine, Maudine, Mamie, Bishop, Ruthie and Joseph Ricketts - early 1940s (click on camera for photo.)5
Death* She died a number of years ago, perhaps in the 1970s.6 

Citations

  1. [S2017] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Name: Helen Maxine Ricketts; Date of Birth: 25 Dec 1925; Birth County: Collingsworth; Certificate Number: 83591A; Roll Number: 1925_0014; accessed 16 Jun 2008.
  2. [S2344] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Collingsworth County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Collingsworth County, Dodsonville, district 8, image 1; Bishop A. Ricketts household, dwelling 11, family 12, Dodsonville Village, Dod Township, enumeration district 44-8, supervisor district 1, stamped page 243, sheet 1A, enumerated 21 Apr 1930.
  3. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 29 Apr 2013.
  4. [S2344] 1 Apr 1930, U.S. Census, Texas, Collingsworth County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1930 census, Texas, Collingsworth County, Dodsonville, district 8, image 1; Bishop A. Ricketts household, dwelling 11, family 12, Dodsonville Village, Dod Township, enumeration district 44-8, supervisor district 1, stamped page 243, sheet 1A, enumerated 21 Apr 1930; indicates born c 1926 (age 4) in Texas.
  5. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 28 Apr 2013; attachment "rickettsfamily1942.jpg."
  6. [S2928] Cecil D Watson, "Cecil D. Watson, Sr email," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Ricketts Family history w/picture of Bishop & family", 30 Apr 2013; I think her death was sometime in the 70s.