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Family HistoryFamily History - Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert and her immediate family.



First Generation
1. Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert,1 born 12 July 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Louis Daniel Reichert and Alice O. Waite;1 died 1 April 1988 in Cook County, Illinois.1 Bette married William S. Ricker (born 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Jewett E. Ricker, Jr. and Helen Ada Young;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 William died 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois3, 7). Bette and William are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.1, 3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Elizabeth Oatman “Bette” Reichert Ricker, born: 12 July 1916 in St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri; died: 1 April 1988 in Cook County, Illinois (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings).
  2. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, William S. Ricker, born: 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Illinois; father: Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 26, Chicago, Illinois; mother: Helen Ada Young, 27, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, William S. Ricker, born: 30 August 1912; died: 21 February 1987 in Cook County, Illinois (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett Ricker, 33, Illinois, advertising editor, bank; wife Helen Ricker, 33, Illinois; son Ayres Ricker, 9, Illinois; son William Ricker, 7, Illinois; father Jewett Ricker (Sr.), 70, Ohio; mother Mary Ricker, 63, Ohio.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-40, Sheet No. 12B, Jewett E. Ricker, 44, Illinois, first married age 23, publicity advertiser, bank; wife Helen A. Ricker, 46, Illinois, first married age 25; son Ayres Ricker, 19, Illinois; son William Ricker, 17, Illinois; mother Mary S. Ricker, 74, Ohio, widow, first married age 18.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-50, Sheet No. 17B, Jewett Ricker, 52, Illinois, advertising, own business; wife Helen Ricker, 55, Illinois; son William Ricker, 27, Illinois, advertising, calendar factory.
  7. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994, William S. Ricker, died: 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois; age 74; born: 30 August 1912 in Illinois; father: Jewett E. Riker; mother: Helen A. Young; spouse: Bette Reichert.