Ebenezer Ricker (abt. 1819 - abt. 1887)

Born about 30 Aug 1819 in Lebanon, York, District of Maine, Massachusetts, United States [uncertain]

Husband of Louisa L (Grant) Ricker — married 1 Mar 1843 (to 30 Jun 1887) in Acton, York, Maine, United States

Died about 30 Aug 1887 at about age 68 in Acton, York, Maine, United States

Biography

Birth: Ebenezer was born about in 30 Aug 1819 in Lebanon, York, Maine, United States. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Marriage: Ebenezer Ricker married Louisa L Grant on 1 Mar 1843 in Acton, Maine. The ceremony was soleminzied by Clement Parker. The intentions to marry were record on 14 Feb 1843 in Acton where they were both residing.^{[5] [6]}

Children: Assumed for this couple: ^{[7] [2]}

• Moses Ricker, born about 1844. Married Harriet Wentworth 31 Oct 1868. Died 24 Apr 1923. ^{[8] [1]}
• Charles Harvey Ricker, born about 1846. Married Hannah F Cloutman 27 Apr 1877. ^[9]
• Mary Rick, born about 1851. Married E Edward Sanborn on 26 Mar 1874. ^[10]

1850 - 1880 US Census, Acton, Maine: ^{[7] [2] [3] [4]} Based on other families enumerated within these pages, Ebenezer and Louisa are living in the same neighborhood and likely the same house. Ebenezer is a farmer who owns real estate. There children grow up during this period; attend school as age appropriate and become adults. In 1850, 74-year-old Mary Grant is living with the family; perhaps Louisa's mother. In 1860, Mary is no longer living in the home. This is the only year we find wife Louisa working outside her home as a seamstress. Son Moses, age 16, is still attending school, but also working as a farm laborer. By 1870, son Moses has married and moved to Massachusetts. By 1880, son Charles has married; he, his wife Hannah and their 2-year-old son Walter are living with Evenezer and Louisa. Daughter Mary has married and is living with her husband in Acton. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Death and Burial: Ebenezer Ricker passes away on "30" Jun 1887 in Acton, Maine at the age of 68 years and 10 months. He is buried in the Acton Corner Cemetery along with his wife Louisa. Their memorial stones are attached. His memorial stone is engraved with date of death as 29 Jun g 1887. ^{[11] [12]}

Research Notes

• Birth Record is required. His date of birth has been calculated from his date of death as engraved on his memorial stone seen here. His son Moses record of death record inidcates Ebenezer was born in Lebanon, Maine. That data has been entered above. ^[1]

His death record gives neither his age, nor place of birth, or nor parents names. ^[11]

• His death record indicates his date of death as 30 Jun 1887 and has been used in the data fields. Yet his memorial stone is engraved 29 Jun 1877. Thus, his date of death as been marked uncertain.^[12]
• Profile Ricker-120 was created through the import of Smith Family Tree-2LAW_2013-04-28_01.ged on Apr 28, 2013 by David Smith.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Son Moses Ricker, Death:
   Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
   Film/folder: 107198814; Image: 163;
   FamilySearch Record: 6ZF3-K1HW (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHV-P3NY-G4VS Middlesex; Page: 161; Reg No: 91:
   Ebenezer Ricker & Louisa Grant in record for their son
   and Harriet G Ricker in record for her husband
   Moses Ricker death 24 Apr 1923.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} 1860 United States Census;" Acton, York, Maine.
   Affiliate: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration;
   Publication: M653; Film/folder: 005170031; Image: 75;
   FHL microfilm: 803449; Packet: A; Indexing batch: N01729-8.
   FamilySearch Record: MDCM-HPF (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B9V-WL9; Page: 26; Lines: 30 - 34:
   Ebenezer Ricker (41) as head of household.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "1870 United States Census;" Acton, York, Maine.
   Affiliate: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration;
   Publication: M593; Line: 26; Film/folder: 004269446; Image: 26;
   FHL microfilm: 000552063; Packet: A; Indexing batch: N01446-8.
   FamilySearch Record: M6DW-YS2 (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6WV3-XBT; Page: 21;Lines: 23 - 26:
   Ebenezer Ricker (57) as head of household.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "1880 United States Census," Acton, York, Maine
   Affiliate: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
   Volume: 2; Publication: T9; Line: 00082; Film/folder: 005160751;
   Image : 594; FHL microfilm: 1254490;
   Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: C56259-1
   FamilySearch Record: MFQ4-2B5 (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBN-35K; Sheet: 2B;
   Ebenezer Ricker (61), as head of household
5. ↑ Marriage: "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
   Film/folder: 007592480; FHL microfilm: 10470; Record: 75; Packet: C.
   FamilySearch Record: F48X-4JN (accessed 22 November 2023)
   York County, Acton; Page 368:
   Ebenezer Ricker marriage to Louisa L. Grant on 1 Mar 1843.
6. ↑ Marriage Intentions: "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
   Film/folder: 007592480; FHL microfilm: 10470; Record: 40; Packet: C.
   FamilySearch Record: F48X-44D (accessed 22 November 2023)
   York County, Action; Page 333:
   Ebenezer Ricker and Louisa L. Grant record
   of intention to marry on 14 Feb 1843.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "1850 United States Census," Acton, York, Maine,
   Affiliate: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration;
   Publication: M432; Line: 19; Film/folder: 004199322; Image: 227;
   FHL microfilm: 443512;Packet: A; Indexing batch: N01174-1.
   FamilySearch Record: M6VD-LYQ (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DBL3-9Y9; Page 9A; Lines: 18 - 22:
   Ebenezer Richer (32) as head of household.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Son Moses Ricker, Marriage:
   "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
   Film/folder: 004279270; Image: 972; FHL microfilm: 001433026;
   Record: 74; Packet: P.
   FamilySearch Record: NWB3-VW7 (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6RHS-5GP; Middlesex County, Watertown;
   Page: 262; No. 63: Ebenezer Ricker and Louisa L Grant
   in record for their son
   Moses Ricker marriage to Harriet T. Wentworth on 31 Oct 1868.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Son Charles H Ricker, Marriage:
   "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"
   Film/folder: 007031707; FHL microfilm: 000009850; Image: 3078
   FamilySearch Record: 2HKF-8V4 (accessed 22 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L974-HRNP; Recorded in Acton:
   Charles H Ricker marriage to Miss Hannah F Cloutman on 27 Apr 1877.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Daughter Mary F Ricker, Marriage:
    "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
    Film/folder: 007592480; FHL microfilm: 10470; Record: 8; Packet: K.
    FamilySearch Record: F48X-851 (accessed 22 November 2023)
    York County, Acton; Page 76:
    Mary F Ricker marriage to H. Edward Sanborn on 26 Mar 1874.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Death: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"
    Film/folder: 007031707; FHL microfilm: 000009850; Image: 3286;
    FamilySearch Record: 2HKF-FY3 (accessed 22 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G974-HG17
    York County, Acton:
    Ebenezer Ricker death 30 Jun 1887.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} Ebenezer Ricker: Find a Grave
    Find A Grave: Memorial #95500983 (accessed 22 November 2023)
    Ebenezer Ricker (1819-29 Jun 1887),
    Acton Corner Cemetery, Acton, York County, Maine, USA;
    Maintained by Jeffrey James (contributor 47902931). Has image.