Ruth Ricketts
1734–
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The Life Summary of Ruth
Ruth Ricketts was born in 1734, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. She married Garvis or Jarvis Gilbert about 1754, in Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 2 sons.
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Family Time Line
Garvis or Jarvis Gilbert
1731–1823
Ruth Ricketts
1734–
Marriage: about 1754
Jarvis Gilbert
1756–1756
Garvis Gilbert Jr
1759–1784
Spouse and Children
1731–1823Male
1734–Female
Marriage
about 1754Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America
Children
(2)
1756–1756Male
1759–1784Male
World Events (6)
1776
Age 42
1776
Age 42
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776
Age 42
1776
Age 42
Maryland is the 7th state.
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 66
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 66
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
Name Meaning
English (chiefly West Midlands): patronymic from Rickett .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Rickett
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