Publisher's Synopsis
William Ricketson, William Ricketson Jr., and Their Descendants is a genealogical record of the Ricketson family, compiled by Grace Williamson Edes and published in 1917. The book traces the family's lineage back to the arrival of the first Ricketson in America in the mid-17th century, and covers the lives and accomplishments of William Ricketson and his son William Ricketson Jr., who were prominent members of the Ricketson family.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different branch of the family tree. The author provides detailed information on each member of the family, including their dates of birth and death, their marriages and children, and their occupations and achievements. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of family members and their homes, as well as maps and charts tracing the family's movements and migrations over the years.In addition to the genealogical information, the book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural history of the Ricketson family and their community. The author discusses the family's involvement in various religious and political movements, as well as their participation in the arts and sciences.Overall, William Ricketson, William Ricketson Jr., and Their Descendants is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Ricketson family or in genealogy more generally. It provides a rich and detailed portrait of a family and a community, and offers insights into the lives and experiences of ordinary people in America over the course of several centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
