An American Family History

Isaac Ricketts was born on November 10, 1819 in Dearborn (now Ohio) County, Indiana. His parents were William Ricketts and Elizabeth Oxley. He was a farmer and a carpenter.

When he was 20, he married Catherine Simpson in 1839 in Montgomery County, Indiana. It is likely that she had been married to John Simpson and divorced him in March, 1838.

Isaac and Catherine's children and life together are described in detail in the Isaac and Catherine Ricketts section.

He died on September 22, 1875 at the age of 56 years in Lucas County, Iowa. 

Mr. Isaac Ricketts, an old and respected citizen of Chariton, took a dose of concentrated lye one night last week, through a mistake, which resulted in his death in 28 hours after taking. (from The Muscatine Weekly Journal, October 13)