RICKETTS, Fanny Mitchell - Putnam

Mrs. James Ricketts who had been in failing health for some weeks was found on the floor of her residence Monday morning at 10 o’clock in an unconscious condition.  She continued to gradually sink until 1 ½ o’clock Tuesday morning when she died, aged 73 years. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 3 ½ o’clock from the Christian Church, the services being conducted by Elder AJ Laughlin, assisted by Rev GG Mitchell.  Mrs. Rickett, whose maiden name was Fanny Mitchell was born in Staunton, Virginia Jan 12, 1806. She came to Indianapolis in 1838 and to Greencastle in 1841 having been previously married to James Ricketts in 1823. In 1856 she united with the Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. Rickett’s was best known as the landlady of Ricketts House where she resided for many years, dispensing a general hospitality to her guests. She was an extremely kind-hearted woman, and no one ever appealed in vain to her for aid. When younger she took much interest in politics, being a staunch Democrat. She was the mother of 11 children, 8 of whom, with her husband, survive her. Those who knew her best will long hold her in kindly remembrance. – kbz

Died 6 April 1878 - FindAGrave entry says Frannie vs. Fannie

James born 13 May 1802 died 16 June 1885