Christening: St. Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Thomas Ricketts born 20 Mar 1703, probably married Anne [Ricketts] and Mary [Ricketts]. Said to have been a yeoman blacksmith, he settled in Cecil Co MD near present day Elkton. In 1730 he purchased land called Doledyfe on Big Elk Creek, and later may have established, with his sons, one or more mills on its banks. Over the years he acquired about 1700 acres. He died before 13 Apr 1773, age about 70.
First marriage, two children: Benjamin (c1731, mill owner in Elkton late 1700s, married Ann Fisher possibly five children, died 2 Mar 1788); and John (c1733; married Rebecca [Ricketts], three children, married Sarah Pennington , six children).
Second marriage, three children: Ann (18 Jan 1733/34, married Moses Rutter , eight children); David (20 Jun 1735); and Elizabeth (c1737, married Herman Kankey , six children). (1)
(1) edlers.org page 11c-10
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