William was born in 1827 in Worcester.1 William's father was William Ricketts and his mother was Mary. He had two brothers and two sisters, named James, George, Ann and Susan. He was the oldest of the five children. He died at the age of 76 in 1903 in Worcester.
Occupation Details
William's occupation was Currier in manufacturing.2
Currier and leather merchant. 1891 Census he was living at 10 New St, St Martin, Worcester, a widower and had a housekeeper, Rachel Walters aged 65 yrs.