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Family HistoryFamily History - Darius Ricker


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Darius Ricker and 18 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Darius Ricker,1 born ca. 1810 in Maine (parents not determined).1 Darius married Priscilla Ann Ayers (born ca. 1820 in Ohio, parents not determined1, 2).

Children of Darius Ricker and Priscilla Ann Ayers:

 2i. Alonzo Ricker, born ca. 1834 in Ohio.1
 3ii. Leanora Ricker, born ca. 1844 in Ohio.1, 2
+4iii. Jewett E. Ricker, born 1 November 1847 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 9 June 1925 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Married Mary Ann Swing.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Image 6 of 234, Darius Reicher [sic], 40, Maine, farmer; Priscilla Reicher, 30, Ohio; Alonzo Reicher, 13, Ohio; Leonard Reicher, 6, Ohio, male [sic, this is almost certainly their daughter Leanora Ricker, incorrectly recorded by the enumerator]; Jeanette Reicher, 3, Ohio, female [sic, this is almost certainly their son Jewett Ricker, incorrectly recorded by the enumerator].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Page No. 36, Ann Ricker, 40, Ohio; Leanora Ricker, 17, Ohio; Jewett Ricker, 14, Ohio.
Second Generation
4. Jewett E. Ricker2 (Darius1), born 1 November 1847 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 9 June 1925 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois.1, 2 Jewett married, 22 October 1874 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Mary Ann Swing13, 14, 15 (born 22 March 1856 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. David Swing, Jr. and Elizabeth C. Porter;5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Mary died 1 September 1930 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois9, 13). Jewett and Mary are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.1, 9

Children of Jewett E. Ricker and Mary Ann Swing:

+5i. David Swing Ricker, born 29 April 1878 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; died 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California. Married (1) Elizabeth Shay Married (2) Madge Voe (born Marion Seaman) Married (3) Layne Virginia Donaldson Married (4) Hope Dare (born Rosie Luetzsinger).
+6ii. Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., born 31 March 1886 in Illinois; died 1954. Married Helen Ada Young.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Jewett H. Ricker, born: 1847; died: 1925 (from record, which provides the names and links for his spouse and one child).
  2. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Jewett E. Ricker, born: 1 November 1847 in Cincinnati, Ohio; died: 9 June 1925 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; age 77 years 7 months 8 days; father: Darius Ricker, born in Ohio; spouse: Mary S. Ricker; cemetery: Elmhurst.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Image 6 of 234, Darius Reicher [sic], 40, Maine, farmer; Priscilla Reicher, 30, Ohio; Alonzo Reicher, 13, Ohio; Leonard Reicher, 6, Ohio, male [sic, this is almost certainly their daughter Leanora Ricker, incorrectly recorded by the enumerator]; Jeanette Reicher, 3, Ohio, female [sic, this is almost certainly their son Jewett Ricker, incorrectly recorded by the enumerator].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Page No. 36, Ann Ricker, 40, Ohio; Leanora Ricker, 17, Ohio; Jewett Ricker, 14, Ohio.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Village, E.D. 27, Page No. 33, Jewett E. Ricker, 31, Ohio, bank clerk; wife Mary A. Ricker, 24, Ohio; son D. Swing [sic, erroneously indexed as Sonny] Ricker, 2, Ohio.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 721, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett E. Ricker, 50, Ohio, November 1849; wife of 25 years Mary Ricker, 44, Ohio, March 1856, 2 children, 2 living; son David S. Ricker, 22, Ohio, April 1878 reporter; son Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 14, Illinois, March 1886, at school; servant Anna Pearson, 23, Sweden, May 1877, servant; servant Delia Monahan, 28, Ireland, April 1872, servant.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1055, Sheet No. 4B, Jewett E. Ricker, 63, Ohio, own income; wife of 35 years Mary S. Ricker, 54, Ohio, 2 children, 2 living. Living next door: Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 24, Illinois, editor, publishers; wife of one year Helen A. Ricker, 25, Illinois, no children.
  8. 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.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Mary Swing Ricker, born: 1856; died: 1930 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, sibling, and one child).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Town, Page No. 42, family of David Swing (28, Ohio, prof. of Latin and Greek); Elizabeth Swing (26, Ohio); Mary Swing (4, Ohio).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Page No. 235, family of David Swing (38, Ohio, clergyman); Elizabeth Swing (35, Ohio); Mary Swing (14, Ohio); Helen Swing (11, Ohio); Bridget O’Connor (30, Ireland, domestic servant); Mary Flynn (20, Ireland, domestic servant).
  12. 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.
  13. The First Five Generations of the Swing Family in America, compiled by Albert H. Swing and Harry P. Swing, April 1961. Available at Heritage Quest Online. This document provides numerous biographical and vital details, but there are few references cited for any of the information.
  14. Wedding Announcement, The Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 23 October 1874, lengthy article reporting on the wedding of Mary Ann Swing, eldest daughter of Rev. David Swing, and Jewett E. Ricker, in Chicago. The article provides details of the bride, the ceremony, floral decorations, the presents (including several given by Mrs. Abraham Lincoln), the collation, those gentlemen present, and the bridal party.
  15. History of Chicago, From the earliest period to the present time, by Alfred Theodore Andreas. Volume 2. Chicago, the A.T. Andreas Company, Publisher, 1885. Available at ebooksread.com
Third Generation
5. David Swing Ricker3 (Jewett,2 Darius1), born 29 April 1878 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.2, 3, 10 David married, first, 27 January 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Elizabeth Shay11 (born 17 February 1881 in Illinois, the daughter of Thomas J. Shay and Ella C. Spurck;11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Elizabeth died June 1970 in Monterey County, California12). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. June 1909.16 David married, second, 18 November 1909 in Seattle, King County, Washington, Madge Voe (born Marion Seaman)18 (born ca. 1884 in Illinois, the daughter of John Seaman and Jessie Devoe6, 7, 17). David married, third, 9 December 1913 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Layne Virginia Donaldson1, 8, 24, 25 (born 28 May 1883 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, the daughter of John D. Donaldson and Caroline Layne Hackney;8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Layne died 8 April 1956 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas19, 20). David married, fourth, ca. 1925, Hope Dare (born Rosie Luetzsinger)31 (born 9 October 1908 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, the daughter of William A. ‘Ignas’ Luetzsinger and Sarah ‘Dollie’ McCarty;26, 27, 28, 29 Hope died 31 March 1999 in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada26, 30). David is buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.2 Layne is buried in Bosley Cemetery, Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas.19

David was a newspaper journalist in Chicago, Los Angeles, the Northwest, and Canada. Born in Oxford, Ohio, he was educated in the Chicago public schools. He graduated from Harvard University in 1902, and spent two years in sociological studies in New York. David joined the staff of the Chicago Evening Post around 1902, and he was the educational editor of the Chicago Tribune 1904-7. He was a frequent contributor to economic and educational reviews and articles. In 1905 he wrote “Unionizing the Schoolteachers,” describing the movement by Margaret Haley to create a national federation of teachers, a union of working women. David “cast his imagination 66 years into the future and saw a Chicago of 10 million souls.” His article included a map showing how the metropolis would expand, and his discussion touched on the future of transportation, communications, environment, education, and public services. His essay “The Making of Millionaires” was used in a 1909 Business Administration textbook. David lived and worked in British Columbia, Canada, for several years starting in 1910, and was the editor there of a weekly news magazine, Public Opinion. An article in 1912 announcing the publication called him “one of the best known newspapermen in America,” and mentions that he was the former editor of the Chicago Daily Tribune, and founder of The Red Book, The Blue Book, Opportunity Magazine of Chicago, and the Chicago Saturday Times. He was editor of Man-to-Man Magazine (later called British Columbia Magazine). Other ventures included promotion manager for Hearst newspapers on the Pacific Coast for eight years; director of advertising and circulation for The Picture Press (1920); and western exploitation manager of the Select Pictures Corporation, distributors of Selznick Pictures.10, 32, 33

David was married at least four times. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Shay, produced his only known child and ended in divorce in mid-1909. His wife initiated the divorce, having discovered his affair with Margaret Voe (purportedly born Marion Vantine, and also called Madge Voe), a vaudeville and stage actress. The marriage in Seattle between D. Ricker and Madge Seaman in November, 1909, is believed to be David and Madge Voe, although her use of the surname Seaman has not been explained. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census shows David and “Madge S. Ricker” living together in Seattle. The middle initial “S” may imply that her middle name or surname was Seaman, either by birth or previous marriage. On 17 September 1910, David Swing Ricker (“of Vancouver publisher”) and Madge Voe Ricker (“of Vancouver, married woman”) applied for permission to purchase 640 acres of land in the Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. Although no record has been found, he must have divorced Madge in 1912-13, and married Layne Virginia Donaldson in late 1913 in Oregon. A series of newspaper articles in 1914 trace their travels by foot from Vancouver, British Columbia, to San Diego, California, associated with David’s work “for the purpose of gathering data on the preparedness of the Pacific Coast for the growth of business and population expected to follow the opening of the Panama Canal.” His reporting is generally favorable to the conditions and towns along their route, although other reporters were critical of his accounts. David and Layne lived in Los Angeles in 1920, according to the U.S. Federal Census. David’s fourth marriage, to Rosie Luetzsinger (aka Hope Dare, actress) around 1925, is alluded to in newspaper articles about her subsequent marriage in 1939 to Julius Richard “Dixie” Davis, notorious racketeer associated with Dutch Shultz, New York City mobster, and their gang.6, 16, 31, 34, 35

David died on 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica, California, after an operation for appendicitis.10

Her birth surname was Seaman, as evidenced in the records of her two marriages, the marriage to Peyton Locker also showing the names of Marion’s parents. The 1910 and 1920 U.S. Federal Census records show her birthplace as Illinois. Those records, plus the 1911 Canada Census, show her age corresponding to a birth date in the range of 1884 (1910 census) to 1889 (1920 census). The Canada Census shows her birth date as December 1886.6, 7, 17, 18, 36

Marion was a vaudeville actress, performing under the names Madge Voe (undoubtedly taken from her mother’s maiden name Devoe) and later Marion Vantine. Her early work was in a theatrical road company in the mid-west states. The earliest works found where she is named as a cast member are “The Woman in the Case” (1907), and “A Knight for a Day” (1907). Her earliest Broadway credit is for her performance as Sing Wee in “A Broken Idol” (1909). Other credits include Marie Dressler’s “All Star Gambol” (1913), and “The Green Beetle” (1913). She is credited as Marion Vantine in “Fast and Grow Fat” (1916) and “Over the ’Phone” (1917).

In early 1918 she moved to Los Angeles where a 21 March, 1918 article in the Los Angeles Times stated, “Miss Vantine comes with the reputation of being a good actress—and a crackerjack golfer.” While there, she performed in “Yes or No” (1918), “Mary’s Ankle” (1918), “Under Fire” (1918), “Look Pleasant” (1918), and one of the two leading roles in “Civilian Clothes” (1919). She returned to the New York stage in 1919 again in “Civilian Clothes” (1919), and is credited with performances in “Dodo” (1920), “Seeing Things” (1920), “Beware of Dogs!” (1921), “His Queen” (1925), “Queen Mab” (1925), and “Head First” (1926).

A casting directory published for December 1932 — January 1933 lists her as Marion Vantine and Marion Vantine Locker, both with a Hollywood phone number (probably for her agent, since the number is common to many actors and actresses in the directory), although she has not been found as a cast member in any performances under the Locker name.37

Rosie listed 9 October 1908, and Ottumwa, Iowa, as her birth date and place in her social security application, the date agreeing with her age (1 year 7 months) as shown in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, where she is found living in Iowa with her maternal grandparents. She was known as Rosie McCarty, her mother’s maiden surname, in her school years. After her mother remarried to Gerald Buxton, Rosie was returned to her mother’s household. Rosie was sometimes known as Rosie Buxton, using her step-fathervs surname.38

At age 17, Rosie married David Swing Ricker, promotion manager of a Los Angeles newspaper. With his aid, Rosie sought to get into the movies by way of beauty pageants. She won and was named the prettiest red-head in a Long Beach, California, bathing beauty contest. In 1926 she was chosen “Miss Southern California” and won as “Miss Ocean Park” in a separate California beauty contest. She changed her stage name first to Rose Dare, and later to Hope Dare. Following her husband David’s death in 1929, she headed for New York, working in a road company of “The Barker.” Her Broadway career credits include “Melody” (1933); “Ziegfeld Follies of 1934” (1934); and “Life Begins at 8:40” (1934-35).38, 39

Her beauty and growing fame attracted the attention of J. Richard “Dixie” Davis, a New York lawyer and racketeer who was the number two man to Dutch Schultz. Hope and Dixie soon became an item, although Dixie was still married at the time. When Dixie was apprehended on racketeering charges, Hope convinced Dixie to turn state’s evidence against other mob members, and after he served a one-year sentence, he and Hope married and moved west, living in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and later Los Angeles, where they raised two children.38


Child of David Swing Ricker and Elizabeth Shay:

+7i. Elizabeth Anne Ricker, born 10 March 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 14 March 1968 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Charles Shepard Reed, Jr..

6. Jewett E. Ricker, Jr.3 (Jewett,2 Darius1), born 31 March 1886 in Illinois;5, 9, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 1954.40 Jewett married, 9 August 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Helen Ada Young45, 46 (born 1884 in Illinois, parents not determined;41, 42, 43, 44, 45 Helen died 194645). Jewett and Helen are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.40, 45

Children of Jewett E. Ricker, Jr. and Helen Ada Young:

+8i. Jewett Ayres Ricker, born 13 August 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 4 August 1984 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina. Married Hazel Marjorie Benson.
+9ii. William S. Ricker, born 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois. Married Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, David Swing Ricker, Serial Number 7262, Order Number 5182, age 38; born: 29 April 1880; occupation: newspaper, Republican Paper, Fresno, California; nearest relative: wife, Mrs. L. D. Ricker. Both the 1880 and 1900 U.S. Federal Census records indicate he was born in 1878, not 1880.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, David Swing Ricker, born: 1878; died: 1929 (from record).
  3. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Los Angeles County, Standard Certificate of Death, David Swing Ricker, died: 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica; born: 29 April 1880 in Oxford, Ohio; age: 49 years 1 month 3 days; married; wife: Rose Ricker; occupation: publisher, Los Angeles Examiner; father: Jewett E. Ricker, born in Ohio; mother: Mary Swing, born in Oxford, Ohio; place of burial: Joliet, Illinois.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Village, E.D. 27, Page No. 33, Jewett E. Ricker, 31, Ohio, bank clerk; wife Mary A. Ricker, 24, Ohio; son D. Swing [sic, erroneously indexed as Sonny] Ricker, 2, Ohio.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 721, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett E. Ricker, 50, Ohio, November 1849; wife of 25 years Mary Ricker, 44, Ohio, March 1856, 2 children, 2 living; son David S. Ricker, 22, Ohio, April 1878 reporter; son Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 14, Illinois, March 1886, at school; servant Anna Pearson, 23, Sweden, May 1877, servant; servant Delia Monahan, 28, Ireland, April 1872, servant.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, King County, Seattle City, E.D. 95, Sheet No. 9A, border David S. Ricker, 28, Ohio, editor, magazine; border [wife of 1 year] Madge S. Ricker, 26, Illinois, no children. David’s age here is low by several years.
  7. Canada Census, 1911, British Columbia, Vancouver City, District No. 12, Enumeration District No. 7, Page 21, border David S. Ricker, 31, U. States, April 1880, adver agent; wife Madge Voe Ricker, 24, U. States, Dec. 1886.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, E.D. 476, Sheet No. 1A, Layne D. Ricker, F, 36, Tennessee; David S. Ricker, 40, Ohio, director of publicity, motion pict. stud.
  9. The First Five Generations of the Swing Family in America, compiled by Albert H. Swing and Harry P. Swing, April 1961. Available at Heritage Quest Online. This document provides numerous biographical and vital details, but there are few references cited for any of the information.
  10. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 4 June 1929, David Swing Ricker, died 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica. Article cites a 2 June 1929 article from Los Angeles, California, which provides biographical details and the names of some of his survivors.
  11. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; David S. Ricker, 25, and Elizabeth Shay, 22, married on 27 January 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  12. Sorted By Birth Date (website: sortedbybirthdate.com), Elizabeth Ricker, born: 17 February 1881 [social security number was issued in Illinois]; died: June 1970; zip code [of last residence]: 93940 [indicating Monterey County, California].
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1152, Sheet No. 3B, Elizabeth Ricker, 37, Illinois, widowed [sic, more likely divorced]; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 12, Illinois; servant Mary A. Call, 28, Ireland, servant, private family.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1552, Sheet No. 25A, Elizabeth S. Ricker, 49, Illinois; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 23, Illinois.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach, E.D. 50-37, Sheet No. 14B, Joan Fortune, 64, Illinois, single, retail clerk, stationery; partner Elizabeth Ricker, 59, Illinois, widowed; residence [for both] on 1 April 1935: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  16. Divorce Filing, The Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 5 June 1909, Husband’s Misconduct Told By Mrs. David Swing Ricker. The article discusses Mrs. Elizabeth Shay Ricker’s testimony in the trial of her divorce suit against her husband, David Swing Ricker, that they were married on 27 January 1904 and separated in April 1908. They have one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ricker, age 2 years. Mrs. Ricker said she found her husband living with another woman, Margaret Voe.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, E.D. 787, Sheet No. 6A, Marion Vantine, 31, Illinois, single, actress. The address, 123 West 43rd Street, corresponds with The Town Hall, a performance space that opened on 21 January 1921. At the time of the 1920 census, seven people, including Marion and four other actors and actresses, were enumerated at that address.
  18. Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008, County of King, Certificate of Marriage, No. 29823, D. Ricker of County of King, and Madge Seaman of New York City, married on 18 November 1909 in Seattle, King County, Washington.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Bosley Cemetery, Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas, Virginia Layne Donaldson Parker, born: 28 May 1883; died: 8 April 1956 (from record, which includes a note: Inscription: Devoted Sisters/In God’s Care; and that it is a double marker with Ruth Hackney Donaldson(1885-1958) [grave marker: July 22, 1885 - May 13, 1958]).
  20. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Certificate of Death, State File No. 21578, Layne D. Parker, died: 8 April 1956 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas; born: 28 May 1883 in Cleveland, Tennessee; age 72 years 10 months 10 days; divorced; father: John D. Donaldson, born in Tennessee; mother: Caroline B. Hackney, born in Knoxville, Tennessee.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Georgia, Whitfield County, West Dalton, E.D. 106, Sheet Nos. 4A and B, John D. Donaldson, 40, Tennessee, April 1860, traveling salesman; wife of 19 years Carrie B. Donaldson, 37, Tennessee, March 1862, 4 children, 4 living; daughter Layne Donaldson, 17, Tennessee, May 1883; daughter Ruth Donaldson, 14, Tennessee, July 1885; son William J. Donaldson, 11, Tennessee, August 1888; daughter Sarah Donaldson, 6, Texas, March 1894.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Montebello Township, Laguna Precinct, E.D. 19-1183, Sheet No. 4B, Archie T. Parker, 42, Kansas, first married age 25, salesman, real estate; wife Virginia L. Parker, 45, Tennessee, first married age 30.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, E.D. 60-979, Sheet 14B, Virginia Parker, 56, Tennessee, writer, W.P.A; sister Ruth Donaldson, 54, Tennessee.
  24. Oregon Marriage Indexes, 1906-2008/2009, David Lewing [sic, believed to be a mis-reading of Swing] Ricker, married on 9 December 1913 in Multnomah County, Oregon. In a separate entry, Layne Virginia Donaldson, married on the same day and place.
  25. Morning Register, Eugene, Oregon, 10 January 1914, David Swing Ricker and Pretty Bride on Unique Wedding Tour. The article indicates David and his wife were “married in Portland one month ago yesterday” and discusses their plan to cover the entire Pacific Coast on foot as part of David’s work to report on the conditions of towns on the coast. Much of the article gives Mrs. Ricker’s personal experiences during the journey.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, Hope Dare Davis, born: 9 October 1909 [sic, her entry in the 1910 census shows her age 1 year 7 months, indicating she was born in 1908, believed to be the correct birth year] in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa; died: 31 March 1999 in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada (from record, which includes two newspaper clippings of with her husband J. Richard Davis; and provides a brief synopsis of her life, indicating her birth name, naming her parents, supposed marriage to a man named Reichert [actually, Ricker], her name change to Hope Dare in 1930, work as a showgirl in Zeigfield Follies, marriage to J. Richard “Dixie” Davis, and several places where she lived; and the names and links for her mother and one spouse).
  27. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Rose Luetzsinger Davis, born: 9 October 1908 in Ottumwa, Iowa; father: William J. Luetzsinger; mother: Sarah H. McCarty. Since this application was most likely completed by Rose (aka Hope Dare Davis), it is considered the most reliable record of her birth date, birthplace, and parent’s names.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Iowa, Jefferson County, Round Prairie Township, E.D. 55, Sheet No. 7B, Ross O. McCarty, 55, Kentucky, farmer, general farm; wife of 27 years Rosa McCarty, 45, Pennsylvania, 5 children, 3 living; daughter Sarah Luetzinger [the last name is written over the line intended to continue the McCarty name down to other family members], 21, Iowa, married 3 years; son Anthony McCarty, 14, Iowa; son Ross McCarty, 9, Iowa; granddaughter Rosa Lietzinger, 1 7/12, Iowa.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Mexico, San Miguel County, Las Vegas City, E.D. 176, Sheet No. 2B, Gerald Buxton, 45, Michigan, fireman, round house; wife Dollie Buxton, 31, Iowa; son Gerald Buxton, Jr., 7, New Mexico; step-daughter Rose Luetzsinger, 11, Iowa.
  30. Obituary, Los Angeles Times, California, 2 May 1999, Hope Dare Davis, died 31 March 1999, predeceased by husband Richard Dixie Davis. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her children, grandchild, and great grandchildren, and place of funeral.
  31. Marriage Intentions, Daily News, New York, New York, 5 March 1939, Hope Dare, Dixie Davis Will Wed, Then Separate, It Seems. The article provides details on the intention for the two to wed, prior to the sentencing of Dixie Davis after pleading guilty to conspiracy to contrive and operate a racket, and his testimony against James J. (Jimmy) Hines for racketeering. The article also provides biographical details about Hope Dare, her family background, marriage to David Swing Ricker at age 17, winning beauty contests, her work in the Follies, and meeting Dixie Davis and exposure to the world of gangsters.
  32. Business Administration, Text Prepared by 400 of the Foremost Educators, Business and Professional Men in America. Chicago, DeBower Chapline Company, Publishers of University Textbooks, 1909. Page 299, The Making of Millionaires, by David Swing Ricker. The article leads with a summary of his education and business accomplishments.
  33. The Daily News, New Westminster, British Columbia, 14 February 1912, Page Five, New Weekly Magazine. Article about the new magazine, Public Opinion, edited by David Swing Ricker. The article indicates he arrived in B.C. two years previous, and provides information about several of his business ventures.
  34. The British Columbia Gazette, Volume L, No. 48, Victoria, 1 December, 1910, Land Notices, pages 13706 and 13752, David Swing Ricker and Madge Voe Ricker. Available at Internet Archive (website: archive.org).
  35. The Coos Bay Times, Marshfield, Oregon, 24 January 1914, Noted Writer Reaches City. David Swing and Wife Tramping Coast, Pleased With Marshfield.
  36. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Peyton Beathe [sic, Beattie] Locker, age 47, father: William H. Locker; mother: Hannah J. Tatum; and Madge Seaman Ricker, age 32, father: John Seamon [sic]; mother: Jessie Devoe; married on 28 July 1921 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.
  37. The Standard, Standard Casting Directory, Volume 10, Number 3, December 1932 - January 1933, Hollywood, California. Available at Margaret Herrick Library, Digital Collections (website: digitalcollections.oscars.org). Pages 64, 112, and 145.
  38. Daily News, New York, New York, 5 March 1939, Hope Dare, Dixie Davis Will Wed, Then Separate, It Seems. The article provides detailed biographical information for both Hope and Dixie, and mentions some of Dixie’s mob associates and his first wife, and Hope’s parents and first husband.
  39. Travalance (website: travsd.wordpress.com), Hope Dare Davis: Follies Girl and Gun Moll. Biographical details of Hope Dare, her theatrical career, and her relationship and marriage to J. Richard “Dixie” Davis.
  40. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., born: 1886; died: 1954 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1055, Sheet No. 4B, Jewett E. Ricker, 63, Ohio, own income; wife of 35 years Mary S. Ricker, 54, Ohio, 2 children, 2 living. Living next door: Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 24, Illinois, editor, publishers; wife of one year Helen A. Ricker, 25, Illinois, no children.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Helen A. Ricker, born: 1884; died: 1946 (from record, which indicates the inscription on her grave: Wife of Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., and provides the name and link for her spouse).
  46. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; Jewett E. Ricker, 24, and Helen A. Young, 24, married on 9 August 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
Fourth Generation
7. Elizabeth Anne Ricker4 (David,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 10 March 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 14 March 1968 in Santa Clara County, California.2 Elizabeth married, 18 August 1934 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Charles Shepard Reed, Jr.7, 9 (born 3 November 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Charles Shepard Reed, Sr. and Susanne Roberts Faulkner;5, 6, 7, 8 Charles died 3 March 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California7). Elizabeth and Charles are buried in El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California.2, 7

Children of Elizabeth Anne Ricker and Charles Shepard Reed, Jr.:

+10i. Barbara Reed, born 25 May 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 16 October 2000 in Napa County, California. Married Paul D. Seidenberg.
 11ii. Michael Reed, born 20 May 1938 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.5, 10

8. Jewett Ayres Ricker4 (Jewett,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 13 August 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 died 4 August 1984 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina.12, 13 Jewett married, 17 July 1937 in Cook County, Illinois, Hazel Marjorie Benson20 (born 15 March 1915 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur E. Benson and Myrtle J. Phillips;16, 17, 18 Hazel died May 198217, 19). Jewett and Hazel are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.12, 17

Child of Jewett Ayres Ricker and Hazel Marjorie Benson:

+12i. Sharon H. Ricker, born 18 January 1940 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 8 August 2018 in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Married James A. Faber.

9. William S. Ricker4 (Jewett,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;14, 15, 21, 22, 23 died 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois.22, 24 William married Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert (born 12 July 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Louis Daniel Reichert and Alice O. Waite;25 Bette died 1 April 1988 in Cook County, Illinois25). William and Bette are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.22, 25

  1. Illinois, Chicago, Catholic Church Records, 1833-1925, Page 213, Elizabeth Anne Ricker, baptized 14 April 1907; born: 10 March 1907; father: David S. Ricker; mother: Eliz. Shay.
  2. Find a Grave (website). El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, Elzabeth S. Ricker Reed, born: 10 March 1907 in Illinois; died: 14 March 1968 in Santa Clara County, California (from record, which includes a summary of her death in the California Death Index, 1940-1997, indicating her mother’s maiden name as Shay; and provides the name and link for her spouse).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1152, Sheet No. 3B, Elizabeth Ricker, 37, Illinois, widowed [sic, more likely divorced]; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 12, Illinois; servant Mary A. Call, 28, Ireland, servant, private family.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1552, Sheet No. 25A, Elizabeth S. Ricker, 49, Illinois; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 23, Illinois.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Lake County, Deerfield, Charles Reed, 32, Illinois, sales manager, fire brick manuf.; wife Elizabeth Reed, 33, Illinois; daughter Margot Reed, 8, Illinois; son Charles Reed Jr., 7, Illinois; daughter Barbara Reed, 3, Illinois; son Michael Reed, 1, Illinois; plus three servants.
  6. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Charles Reed III, born: 3 November 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Charles Shepherd Reed; mother: Susanne Roberts Faulkner
  7. Find a Grave (website). El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, Charles Shepard Reed, Jr., born: 3 November 1907 in Illinois; died: 3 March 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California (from record, which includes the death details from the California, Death Index, 1940-1997, and provides the names and links for his parents and two spouses with marriage years for each).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1593, Sheet No. 1B, Chas S. Reed, 61, Vermont, mfg. fire brick; first married age 25; wife Susanne Reed, 58, Illinois, first married age 23; son Charles Reed, 22, Illinois, single; plus a butler.
  9. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; Charles S. Reed, 26, and Elizabeth Ann Ricker, 27, married on 18 August 1934 in Chicago, Illinois.
  10. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Michael Reed, born: 20 May 1938 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Charles Reed, 30, born in Chicago, Illinois; mother: Elizabeth Ricker Reed, 31, born in Chicago.
  11. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Jewett Ayers Ricker, born: 13 August 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Jewett E. Ricker, age 24, born in Chicago, Illinois; mother: Helen A. Young, age 25, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Jewett Ayers Ricker, born: 1910; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for his daughter). His gravestone shows his middle name as Ayres.
  13. North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1931-1994, Certificate of Death, Number 032593, Jewett Ayres Ricker, died: 4 August 1984 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina; born: 13 August 1910 in Cook County, Illinois; age 73; widowed; father: Jewett E. Ricker; mother: Helen Swing; burial: Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Illinois.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-30, Sheet No. 3B, Jewett A. Ricker, 29, Illinois, advertising man, laundry institute; wife Hazel M. Ricker, 25, Illinois; daughter Sharon 2/12, Illinois.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Marjorie Benson Ricker, born: 1915; died: 1982 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and daughter).
  18. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Hazel Marjorie Benson, born: 15 March 1915 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; father: Arthur E. Benson; mother: Myrtle J. Phillips.
  19. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Marjorie Ricker, born: 15 March 1915; died: May 1982; death payment zip code: 19333 [Devon, Chester County, Pennsylvania].
  20. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Ayres Ricker, age 26, and Marjorie Benson, age 22, married on 17 July 1937 in Cook County, Illinois.
  21. 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.
  22. 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).
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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).
Fifth Generation
10. Barbara Reed5 (Elizabeth,4 David,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 25 May 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;1, 2, 3 died 16 October 2000 in Napa County, California.2 Barbara married Paul D. Seidenberg (born 4 April 1933, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce in November 1974 in Napa County, California.5

Children of Barbara Reed and Paul D. Seidenberg:

+13i. Laura S. Seidenberg, born 5 January 1958. Married Bartley J. Raymond.
+14ii. Steven C. Seidenberg, born 3 January 1961. Married Kay F. Dilley.

12. Sharon H. Ricker5 (Jewett,4 Jewett,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 18 January 1940 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois;6, 7 died 8 August 2018 in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania.6 Sharon married, 1959, James A. Faber8 (born 4 November 1935 in Erie County, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;8 James died 28 April 2016 in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania8). Sharon and James are buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.6, 8

Children of Sharon H. Ricker and James A. Faber:

+15i. Kathryn Faber, born 17 September 1960. Married Steven J. Katcher.
+16ii. Jeffrey A. Faber, born 7 August 1962. Married Linda _____.

  1. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Barbara Reed, born: 25 May 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Charles S. Reed, Jr., 28, born in Chicago, Illinois; mother: Elizabeth Ricker, 29, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  2. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Barbara R. Seidenberg, born: 25 May 1936; died: 16 October 2000; residence zip code: 945582351 [corresponds to Napa County, California].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Lake County, Deerfield, Charles Reed, 32, Illinois, sales manager, fire brick manuf.; wife Elizabeth Reed, 33, Illinois; daughter Margot Reed, 8, Illinois; son Charles Reed Jr., 7, Illinois; daughter Barbara Reed, 3, Illinois; son Michael Reed, 1, Illinois; plus three servants.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Paul D. Seidenberg and Barbara Reed, divorced November 1974 in Napa, California.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Sharon H. Ricker Faber, born: 11 January 1940 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died: 8 August 2018 in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and spouse).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-30, Sheet No. 3B, Jewett A. Ricker, 29, Illinois, advertising man, laundry institute; wife Hazel M. Ricker, 25, Illinois; daughter Sharon 2/12, Illinois.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, James A. Faber, born: 4 November 1935 in Erie County, Pennsylvania; died: 28 April 2016 in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania (from record, which includes the text from his obituary that gives vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, and brother, and indicates he had three grandsons, a niece and a nephew; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
Sixth and Seventh Generations
13. Laura S. Seidenberg6 (Barbara,5 Elizabeth,4 David,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 5 January 1958.1 Laura married, 20 July 1980 in Napa County, California, Bartley J. Raymond3 (born 9 March 1959 in Alameda County, California, parents not determined1, 2, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 June 1983 in Los Angeles, California.4

14. Steven C. Seidenberg6 (Barbara,5 Elizabeth,4 David,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 3 January 1961.1 Steven married Kay F. Dilley (born 6 August 1950, parents not determined1).

15. Kathryn Faber6 (Sharon,5 Jewett,4 Jewett,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 17 September 1960.1 Kathryn married Steven J. Katcher (born 21 January 1957, parents not determined1).

Children of Kathryn Faber and Steven J. Katcher:

 17i. Noah Katcher.
 18ii. Ethan Katcher.

16. Jeffrey A. Faber6 (Sharon,5 Jewett,4 Jewett,3 Jewett,2 Darius1), born 7 August 1962.1 Jeffrey married Linda _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Jeffrey A. Faber and Linda _____:

 19i. James Faber.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Bartley J. Raymond, born: 9 March 1959 in Alameda, California; mother’s name: Rowan.
  3. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Bartley J. Raymond, age 21, and Laura Seidenberg, age 22, married on 20 July 1980 in Napa, California.
  4. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Bartley J. Raymond and Laura Raymond, divorced on 8 June 1983 in Los Angeles, California.