Great Grandaughter of John and Nancy Whitaker Rickman
Grandfather John William Rickman
Father Marion Young Rickman
Margaret Elizabeth Rickman
1887-1960
Sources: Spelling of names, places that is recorded in the original documents have not been changed.
Barbara Ketchum: supplied most of the information
U.S. and International Marriage Records
Census, North Carolina, Buncombe Co., Not Stated - Pg 86 & 87
Sourthern Div - Pg 140A & 140B, Pg 205
1860 Census Iowa, Jasper Co., Malaka Twp - Pg 34
John Rickman married Nancy Whitaker the daughter of Joshua and Nancy Childers Whitaker Jr.
John William RICKMAN Sr. (Jesse Riley, William, Robert, Robert, Robert) was born 20 Apr 1795 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina. He died 8 Jan 1841 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina from Heart Attack and was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Mills River, Henderson Co., North Carolina.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Record
Name: John Rickman
Gender: male
Birth Place: NC
Birth Year: 1795
Spouse Name: Nancy Whitaker
Spouse Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1796
Number Pages: 1
1820 Census, North Carolina, Buncombe Co., Not Stated - Pg 86 & 87
Head of Family - John Richman
1 male under 10, 1 male 16-26, 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-26, 1 engaged in agriculture, no slaves
1840 Census, North Carolina, Buncombe Co., Sourthern Div - Pg 140A & 140B
Head of Family - John Rickman
1 male under 5, 1 male 5-9, 2 males 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 40-49,
2 females under 5, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49, no slaves
Around 1817 Robert Pinkerton sold a 50 acre tract of land to John Rickman. This land was apparently located on Miller Road, the site of the old Mitchell (Koone/Reed) place. Nancy was born at the Jersey settlement.
John married Nancy WHITAKER on 8 Jan 1816 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Nancy was born
27 Oct 1796 in Jersey Settelment, Rowan Co., North Carolina. She died 10 Aug 1878 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina and was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Gender: female
Birth Place: NC
Birth Year: 1796
Spouse Name: John Richman
Spouse Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1795
Number Pages: 1
In later life, moved to Iowa, leaving descendants in Western North Carolina.
John William Rickman went out to check on the hogs and never came back, he was found next to a log dead, apparently from a heart attack.
Nancy never re-married and remained in the home place until her death Aug 10, 1878.
John and Nancy had the following children:
1) Jesse Rickman born 17 Oct 1816 died 21 Nov 1872/78 married Nancy Pearson born 1828 daughter of
Thomas Pearson and Francis "Fanny" Shank. Nancy was born 1828 in Indiana. She died after 1910 in Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.
Newton Union Cemetery History & Facts
JESSE RICKMAN [1816-22 Nov 1872] First County Judge, first Postmaster of Newton, important figure in the early history of the county.
He was killed when struck by a locomotive. Son JOHN RICKMAN [1849-1850] is the earliest recorded death in Newton Union.
2) Mary Rickman was born 4 Sep 1818 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 15 Jun 1891 in Fruitland, Henderson Co., North Carolina and was buried Jun 1891 in Liberty Cemetery, Edneyville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.
Mary married Alexander MERRELL on 16 Mar 1845 in North Carolina. Alexander was born 19 Aug 1817 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He died 23 Jan 1869 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
Son of John Merrill & Elizabeth Garren.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
3) Nancy Rickman was born 7 Aug 1820 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 3 Dec 1836 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina from Died at age 16 and was buried Dec 1836 in Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
4) Joshua Rickman was born 10 Feb 1823 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He died 3 Oct 1903 in Blackburn, Washington Co., Arkansas and was buried in Blackburn, Washington Co., Arkansas.
Joshua married (1) Naomi C REED, daughter of Eldad REED III and Elizabeth GALLIMORE, on 24 Jun 1850 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Naomi was born 10 Jun 1830 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 20 Sep 1870 in Sullivan Co., Missouri and was buried in White Elmwood Cemetery, Missouri. Joshua also married (2) Laura about 1876. Laura was born about 1833 in Missouri.
Joshua was a farmer, carpenter and bridge builder. Joshua & Naomi had six children. While living in Sullivan County Missouri. Naomi passed away, then Joshua went to Blackburn, Arkansas and lived there until his death October 3, 1903. Naomi was the daughter of Eldad & Elizabeth Gallimore Reed III.
1850 Census North Carolina, Buncombe Co., Not Stated - Pg 205
Est
Name Age Sex Birth Occupation Birthplace
Richman, Josa 27 M 1823 Laborer North Carolina
Richman, Naomi C 22 F 1828 North Carolina
1860 Census Iowa, Jasper Co., Malaka Twp - Pg 34
Est
Name Age Sex Birth Occupation Birthplace
Rickman, Joshua 37 M 1823 Farmer North Carolina
Rickman, Naomi C 32 F 1828 North Carolina
Rickman, John N 8 M 1852 Indiana
Rickman, Nancy E 6 F 1854 Iowa
Rickman, Jesse E 3 M 1857 North Carolina
Rickman, Ashah 2 M 1858 Iowa
5) John William RICKMAN Jr was born 24 Nov 1824 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He died 18 Aug 1897 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina and was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina.
John married Malinda Emmaline REDMAN, daughter of Daniel Morgan REDMAN Sr and Susanna PRESLEY "Susan", on 14 Nov 1844 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Malinda was born 23 Feb 1823 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 16 Dec 1880 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina and was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: John W. Rickman
Gender: male
Birth Place NC
Birth Year: 1824
Spouse Name: Malinda Emmaline Redmond
Spouse Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1823
Marriage Year: 1844
Marriage State: NC
Number Pages: 1
Military Service
Name: John Rickman
Residence: Buncombe County, North Carolina
Enlistment Date: 15 July 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 135 135
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 July 1861 at the age of 37
Enlisted in Company H, 25th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 July 1861.
Disch Overage Company H, 25th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 16 July 1862
Military re-inlistment
Name: John Rickman ,
Enlistment Date: 20 September 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 84
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 September 1864
Enlisted in Company A, 7th Cavalry Regiment North Carolina on 20
6. Elizabeth R RICKMAN was born 30 Dec 1826 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 20 Mar 1908 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
She married Benjamin F SPIVEY on 24 Oct 1891. Benjamin was born 1825 in North Carolina. He died before 1900 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
7. Daughter's (twins) RICKMAN was born 12 May 1828 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 12 Jun 1828 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
8. William Riley RICKMAN "Billy" (John William, Jesse Riley, William, Robert, Robert, Robert) was born 18 May 1829 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He died 1908 in Mills River Valley, Henderson Co., North Carolina and was buried in Rickman Cemetery, S. Mills River, Henderson Co., North Carolina.
Billy married (1) Margaret TRANTHAM. Margaret was born 19 Aug 1829 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 12 Jul 1893 in Mills River, Henderson Co., North Carolina and was buried in Whitaker Cemetery, Henderson Co., Mills River, North Carolina. Daughter of Joseph Trantham & Mary Whitaker
William Riley Rickman & Margaret Trantham were first cousin's.
Military Service
Name: William Rickman
Residence: Buncombe County, North Carolina
Enlistment Date: 15 May 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 167
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 May 1862 at the age of 33
Enlisted in Company K, 60th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 May 1862.
Sick on 15 November 1862 (At home)
Detailed on 15 January 1863 at Greeneville, TN (Detailed attending the sick)
Returned on 15 March 1863
On rolls on 15 June 1863
Absent, sick on 15 July 1863
Deserted on 15 October 1863 (Estimated day)
Returned on 27 November 1863
On rolls on 15 January 1864
On rolls on 15 April 1864
POW on 22 June 1864 at Kolb's Farm, GA
Confined on 29 June 1864 at Nashville, TN
Transferred on 14 July 1864 at Louisville, KY
Confined on 18 July 1864 at Camp Douglas, IL
Oath Allegiance on 15 May 1865 at Camp Douglas, IL (Released)
Name: Will R Rickman ,
Enlistment Date: 20 September 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 84
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 September 1864
Enlisted in Company A, 7th Cavalry Regiment North Carolina on 20 September 1864.
9.Miles RICKMAN was born 31 Jul 1834 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He died 18 Jun 1864 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina
11.Rhoda RICKMAN "Rhody" was born 4 Oct 1838 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She died 19 Sep 1898 and was buried Sep 1898 in Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
James Trantham was Rhoda's first cousin. Rhoda died nine years after they married. James then married his wife's (Rhoda) niece Sarah Jane Wright b Aug 9, 1858. Sarah died Dec 1900 by her own hand as she hung herself.
Rhody married James TRANTHAM on 19 Sep 1889. James was born 16 Oct 1830 in North Carolina. He died 16 Aug 1921 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina and was buried Aug 1921 in Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
James TRANTAM 1st marriage to Hannah Manerva Wright
