An American Family History

Catherine Simpson Ricketts was born about 1819 in New York.

In March, 1838 in Montgomery County, Indiana, Catherine Simpson divorced John Simpson. There were two John Simpsons in Montgomery county in 1840, both of whom were married before 1838.

She married Isaac Ricketts in 1839 in Montgomery County, Indiana when she was about 19 years old. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Isaac and Catherine Ricketts.

She died on September 2, 1877, at the age of 60 years in Lucas County, Iowa. She was buried in Chariton Cemetery with her husband, Isaac.

Children of Isaac and Catherine Ricketts: Eliza Ann Ricketts Baker Clark William H. Ricketts Sarah Jane Ricketts Fox James M. Ricketts Caroline Tilena Ricketts Cole Catherine Paulina Ricketts King Clara M. Ricketts Cavallin