Thomas Ricketts (1881–1918)
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- Born
- 1881
- Died
- 1918
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Ricketts born? 1881.
When did Thomas Ricketts die? 1918.
Life story
Thomas Ricketts (1881–1918) was born in 1881, and died in 1918, at about age 37. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1886 · age 5 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 17 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 22 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 27 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 33 — World War I began
1918 · age 37 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Thomas Ricketts
When was Thomas Ricketts born?
Thomas Ricketts was born in 1881.
When did Thomas Ricketts die?
Thomas Ricketts died in 1918.
How old was Thomas Ricketts at the time of death?
Thomas Ricketts was about 37 years old.
Where is Thomas Ricketts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Ricketts was born?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
Who was president when Thomas Ricketts died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Ricketts's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 5); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 17); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 22); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 27); World War I began (1914, age 33); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 37).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Ricketts?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1881
Death
1918
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