Heinrich Leon (Rück) Rick (1872 - 1953)

Born 15 Jul 1872 in Galion, Crawford, Ohio, United States of America

Ancestors

Husband of Clara Rose (Myers) Rick — married 18 Apr 1895 in Galion, Crawford County, Ohio, USA

Descendants

Died 10 Mar 1953 at age 80 in Galion Community Hospital, Galion, Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

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Biography

Henry was baptized on 18 Apr 1886 in the Lutheran faith.

EXPLANATION for NAME CHANGES

Heinrich was born to German parents whom placed an emphasis on their children's baptism. The Rück Family Bible has all the information on when they were baptized and includes some of their baptism certificates. The parents spoke and wrote German within the household. This is why Heinrich is the legal name with Henry, the American translation, is listed as his AKA.

The birth record recorded on page 173, line 106; the name appears as Henry Rick being born on 15 Jul 1872. His father is listed as John J Rick with his mother listed as Caroline Miller. I have not used the birth name of Rick because the Rück Family Bible specifically states his name is Rück. The Rick is a translation from German to English.

1880 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio

In 1880 Henry is listed as living with his parents, and other family members in the small town of Galion, Ohio. His family was enumerated on the 7th of June in 1880 as living within the city limits of Galion, Crawford County, Ohio.

• Jacob J. Rick (Father) Age 39 (Car Inspector)
  • Caroline Rick (Step-Mother) Age 27
  • Amelia E. Rick (Self) Age 13
  • Mary L. Rick (Sister) Age 11
  • Henry Rick (Half-Brother) Age 7
  • Emma C. Rick (Half-Sister) Age 4
  • Charles J. Rick (Half-Brother) 9m

1900 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio

Incorrectly entered in the 1900 US Census with the last name "Rich"

He is listed as a druggist proprietor and a renter living in Marion County 0053 Claridon Township Caledonia Village

• Henry L Rick (Head) Age 27
• Clara R Rick (Wife) Age 26
• Leon R Rick (Son) Age 3

1910 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio

Henry is listed as a traveling salesman.

• Henry L Rick (Head) Age 37
• Clara R Rick (Wife) Age 36
• ck (Son) Age 13
• Herbert R Leon R RiRick (Son) Age 9
• Mildred G Rick (Daughter) Age 7
• Mabelle C Rick (Daughter) Age 5

1920 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio

Henry is now listed as a Commercial Salesman.

His son, Herbert is listed as being a clerk for the Steam Railway).

• Henry L Rick (Head) Age 47
• Clara R Rick (Wife) Age 46
• Herbert R Rick (Son) Age 19
• Mildred G Rick (Daughter) Age 17
• Mae Belle Rick (Daughter) Age 15

1930 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio

Henry is listed as a traveling salesman and vault maker.

• Henry L Rick (Head) Age 57
• Clara R Rick (Wife) Age 56

1940 Federal Census, Crawford County, Ohio

Henry is listed as a salesman with the Steel Vault Co.

• Henry L Rick (Head) Age 67
• Clara R Rick (Wife) Age 66

From the information and speaking to direct descendants, it is clear the Henry was the owner of a drug store in the beginning of his work career. He then started working for the Steel Vault Co., located in Galion. This company employed him as a traveling salesman to promote the business and obtain sales. Vaults being sold were for burial, commonly referred to as caskets.

Obituary

• "Obituary as it appears in the Galion Inquirer, 11 Mar 1953.

Title: Henry L. Rick Retired Vault Salesman, Dies

A lifelong resident of Galion

Henry L. Rick, 129 South street, passed away Tuesday afternoon at 3:25 o'clock at City Hospital following a month's illness.

Funeral services will be held at Snyder funeral home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. Herbert S. Garnes Jr., officiating, interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.

Friends my call at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Mr. Rick was born in Galion on July 15, 1872, the son of Jacob and Caroline (Miller) Rick. On April 18, 1895 he was married to Clara Rose Myers, who died November 4, 1944.

Surviving are two sons and one daughter: Leon R Rick | Leon R. Rick]], Galion; Herbert R. Rick, Fort Lauderdale, Fla; and Mrs. Otto F. Rhinehart, of Sarasota, Fla. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Ricker, Galion, Mrs. Mary Nichols, Cleveland, and Mrs. Henry Schulz of Ashland. One daughter, Mrs. Mildred Rhinehart passed away in 1928."

Title: Henry L. Rick Retired Vault Salesman, Dies

A lifelong resident of Galion

Sources

• "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XX4L-VLR : 8 December 2014), Henry Rick, 15 Jul 1872; citing CRAWFORD,OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm 840,026.
• Obituary appeared in Galion Inquirer, Wed, 11 March 1953
  • "Ohio, Crawford County Obituaries, 1860-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV53-DWC7 : 30 January 2015), Henry L Rick, 1953; citing Crawford, Ohio, United States, Crawford County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Bucyrus.
• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ1R-J5K : 15 July 2016), Caroline Rick in household of Jacob J Rick, Galion, Crawford, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 107, sheet 540A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1004; FHL microfilm 1,255,004.
• Page 164, Record 755, Marriage Record, Crawford County Courthouse, Bucyrus, Ohio
  • "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8SH-2GB : 8 December 2014), Henry Rick in entry for Leon R Rick and Louise Freeman, 16 Apr 1919; citing Crawford, Ohio, United States, reference v 19 cn 530; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 388,690.
• Page 173, Line 106, Record of Births Record Book, Crawford County Courthouse, Bucyrus, Ohio, United States of America
• Find A Grave Memorial# 107441872

Year: 1910; Census Place: Galion Ward 1, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T624_1163; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375176. Census Place: Claridon, Marion, Ohio; Roll: 1301; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241301

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