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Birth	:	7 Oct 1794 Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	1 Feb 1873 Derwood, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Olievenhoutbosch Cemetery, Centurion, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Coordinate	:	-25.8876790, 28.0909470
Inscription	:	SACRED OUR FATHER MARCHANT RICKETTS BORN OCT. 7, 1794 DIED FEB. 1, 1873 78 YEARS 3 M. 24 D.
Description	:	Ricketts, Marchant in his 70th yr., died Feb. 1, 1873, leaving a widow. Mar. 7, 1873 Son of Nathan Ricketts and Sarah Mary Ricketts (3/28/1763 - 9/28/1824) Among the residents of Derwood during the 19th and early 20th century were the Ricketts. This was a large family with branches living in various communties throughout the county. This particular line began with Marchand/Marchant Ricketts. He married Guliet Mariah Trail on February 12, 1817. He was a farmer and they lived on the road to Redland. There they raised their 8 children: William Thomas; Nathaniel Washington; John Henry; Robert Henson;... Read More	Ricketts, Marchant in his 70th yr., died Feb. 1, 1873, leaving a widow. Mar. 7, 1873 Son of Nathan Ricketts and Sarah Mary Ricketts (3/28/1763 - 9/28/1824) Among the residents of Derwood during the 19th and early 20th century were the Ricketts. This was a large family with branches living in various communties throughout the county. This particular line began with Marchand/Marchant Ricketts. He married Guliet Mariah Trail on February 12, 1817. He was a farmer and they lived on the road to Redland. There they raised their 8 children: William Thomas; Nathaniel Washington; John Henry; Robert Henson; Richard Hamilton Duke; Mary Ann Duke; Edward & Joseph Frank. Both Marchand and Maria Ricketts are buried in the cemetery behind the Derwood Bible church. This was referred to as the "Family Cemetery". The sons: Robert Henson, Richard H.D. and John Henry remained in the area. Their residences can be seen on the Hopkins Atlas of 1879 - Robert Henson and John Henry, right in Derwood and Richard, on the other side of Route 355. The sister, Mary A.D (Gaither) was on the other side of Shady Grove Road, an unpaved county road. Many of families were also in the Derwood cemetery - their graves enclosed by an iron fence. NEWS OF ROCKVILLE ROCKVILLE, Md., June 11. - William Veirs Bouic, as attorney for Walter W. Mobley and wife, has filed an important bill in the county court asking for the court's order for the sale and partition of real estate at Derwood, this county. The property in question is a valuable farm, owned by the late Marchant Ricketts and consists of 154 acres. This farm, with other real estate, was devised by Ricketts to his son, Robert H. Ricketts, and wife for life, and at their death to the children of Robert H., living at the time of his death. Robert H. Ricketts died about ten years ago, and his widow Mary took the life estate, which has now been sold under an order of court and bought by the complainant, who has also purchased two other interests therein, namely that two children - Uriah and Clarence Ricketts. One interest has been bought by Clarence H. Hoskinson at private sale and another purchased by him at sheriff sale, leaving in all six interests unsold outside of the children of the late Robert H. Ricketts. The board of election supervisors for this county met Tuesday afternoon and appointed the judges of election for the county for the coming year. With but a few exceptions the judges of last year were reappointed. Published in The Washington Times (Washington, District of Columbia), 11 June 1903, Thursday Marchant and Guliet Mariah Ricketts had children: William T. Ricketts Nathaniel Washington Ricketts John Henry Ricketts Robert Henson Ricketts Richard Hamilton Duke Ricketts Mary Ann Duke Gaither Edward Ricketts Joseph Frank Ricketts Information on Marchant's father, Nathan Ricketts: Had Children: Delilah Selby (c.1792 - ) Merchant William (8/15/1799 - ) Nancy Groomes (5/30/1804 - ) Will and Testament of Nathan Ricketts Jan. 27, 1844 L HH-3 p 72 May 22, 1849 L 4 p 509 In the name of God Amen I, Nathan Ricketts of Montgomery County and State of Maryland being of sound mind memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say I give and bequeath unto the children of my deceased Daughter, Delila Selby namely to Mary Selby one hundred dollars. To Nathan Selby, William Selby, Allen Selby, Rachel Selby, Richard Selby and Delila Selby, each Fifty dollars. Item. I give and bequeath unto Frances Ricketts, the wife of my deceased son, William Ricketts Four hundred dollars Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Merchant Ricketts in trust for the use and benefit of my grand daughter, Elizabeth Ann Groomes and her heirs the Farm or tract of Land whercon I now reside. I also give and bequeath my son Merchant Ricketts in trust for my grand daughter Elizabeth Ann Groomes the best beds, bed stands and furniture. I have 1 chest and my negro Margarett who I wish not to be sold out of the County and my boy George and my girl Mary Jane. But should my grand daughter, Elizabeth Ann Groomes die before she arrives to full age or die without children then all that I have heirs divided to her. I will to be sold and equally divided between my son Merchant Ricketts and the children of my deceased son William Ricketts. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Merchant Ricketts and his heirs all the rest or Residence of my Estate and lastly I do hereby constitute appoint my son Merchant Ricketts to be sole executor of this my last will and testament revoking and annuling all for my wills by me made satisfying and confirming this and none other to be my last will and testament. In testimony where of I have here unto set my hands and affixed my seal this twenty seventh day of January Eighteen hundred and forty four. Signed, sealed, published and declared by Nathan Ricketts the above named testator and for his last will and testament in presence and in presence of each other subscribed our names as witness thereto. D. H. Candler Alfred Spates Lewis Shots Montgomery County Wills On the 22 May 1849 came …. of subscribing …. to the last will and testament of Nathan Ricketts late of Montgomery County deceased and made oath in the holy almighty God that he did as the testator ….named sign and seal his will and that he publish and this same to be his last will and testament and that at this time of his doing his was this best of his apre …. of and hat he signed his name to this will as a in the presence and at his request of the testator and also in this presence of D. H. Candler and Alfred Spates subscribing ….. Certified by Hy……

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Marchant Ricketts's memorial?
Marchant Ricketts's memorial is located at: Olievenhoutbosch Cemetery, Centurion, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.
When did Marchant Ricketts death?
Marchant Ricketts death on 1 Feb 1873 in Derwood, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marchant Ricketts's memorial?
Latitude: -25.8876790
Longitude: 28.0909470

Family Members:

Spouse

Guliet Mariah “Maria” Trail Ricketts

(1794 - 1873)

Children

William T. Ricketts

(1820 - 1865)

Nathaniel Washington Ricketts

(1822 - 1867)

John Henry Ricketts

(1825 - 1884)

Robert Henson Ricketts

(1828 - 1889)

Richard Hamilton Duke Ricketts

(1831 - 1887)

Mary Ann Duke Ricketts Gaither

(1833 - 1863)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: -25.8876790, 28.0909470

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11. Irene Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.8682310, 28.2098600

12. Thaba Tshwane New Military Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.7821600, 28.1212040

13. Military Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.7821860, 28.1214010

14. Pheli Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.7811290, 28.0538660

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Coordinate: -25.7739900, 28.0855790

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Coordinate: -25.8264600, 27.9792400

17. Irene Concentration Camp Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.8712618, 28.2205723

18. St. Stephen's Memorial Wall
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Coordinate: -25.8251580, 28.2021710

19. Midrand Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.9822422, 28.1840395

20. Lotus Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.7458590, 28.0617820

21. Old Fortwest Cemetery
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Coordinate: -25.7613900, 28.1805820

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Coordinate: -25.7325350, 28.0786180

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Coordinate: -25.7392500, 28.1515600