History of Lafayette County
Samuel Rickert, retired, Shullsburg; born March 18, 1818, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; in 1823, he came with his parents to Wayne Co., Ohio; in 1829, he came to St. Joseph Co., Mich.; in 1839, he came to Dubuque, in 1840 to Dixon, Ill., and thence to Louisiana; in the spring of 1841, he came to Lafayette Co., commenced mining and has followed this since; in 1846, he, with Mr. Simmons, made a discovery which produced about 2,000,000 pounds; in 1850, he commenced mining on the land known as the Stephens Diggin's; continued this several years, producing about 10,000,000; in 1859, he commenced mining on his own land, known as the Rickert Diggings, taking out about 2,000,000; in 1865, he commenced operations on the McNulty, Brewster & Co. property, which he continued till March, 1880; he owns 25 acres of land, with his residence in town; also about 560 acres of land which he has rented; his residence is built of rock, and cost about $7,000. He married Miss Ellen Stephens, in 1850; she was born in Canada; they have two children- Fronie and Belle.
The sudden death of Samuel Rickert on Wednesday morning Jan. 23, 1901, was a sad loss not only to his own family but to the people of Shullsburg. He was born in Lancaster County, Penn. on the 18th of March 1818. When about five years of age he moved with his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, where they resided a short time; afterwards moving to Joseph County, Mich. In 1839 he came to Dubuque where he remained until 1841, when he moved to Lafayette Co. where he followed mining in the vicinity of Benton and Cuba City.
He then came to Shullsburg where he and Gilbert Simmons, as partner, conducted a general store. During this time he was also actively engaged in mining and with Mr. Simmons as partner, struck his first big lead; taking out over 2,000,000 pounds of lead ore.
In 1850 he commenced mining on the Stephen's ground where he was again successful. About 1859 he started to mine on the ground which he still owns. Here he struck a big lead an followed it into McNulty and Brewster's land taking out large quantities of ore in both places.
Mr. Rickert was identified with nearly all public enterprise in the early days of Shullsburg. In May 1867 he was president of the meeting which authorized the school board to purchase a site for a graded school and raise $10,000 to erect a school house. The tax was voted May 10, 1867 and the school board purchased the old courthouse in 1868 and opened school in it that fall. Mr. Rickert was a member of the board that year. He was also a member of the village board in 1868 and again in 1871. He was a successful miner and business man and by careful investments increased his wealth. Although not actually engaged in business during the late years of his life, yet he gave employment to a large number, and was ever ready to help the needy.
He was a member of the M.E. church of this city and always tried to live according to its teachings.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Stephens in 1850. Of this union two children were born viz: Mrs. John P. Williams and Miss Belle, who with their mother survive him. The funeral servcies were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Rowe of the M.E. church officiating. The remains were interred in the Evergreen cemetery of this city.
The Southwestern Local 1 Feb 1901
Samuel Rickert, retired, Shullsburg; born March 18, 1818, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; in 1823, he came with his parents to Wayne Co., Ohio; in 1829, he came to St. Joseph Co., Mich.; in 1839, he came to Dubuque, in 1840 to Dixon, Ill., and thence to Louisiana; in the spring of 1841, he came to Lafayette Co., commenced mining and has followed this since; in 1846, he, with Mr. Simmons, made a discovery which produced about 2,000,000 pounds; in 1850, he commenced mining on the land known as the Stephens Diggin's; continued this several years, producing about 10,000,000; in 1859, he commenced mining on his own land, known as the Rickert Diggings, taking out about 2,000,000; in 1865, he commenced operations on the McNulty, Brewster & Co. property, which he continued till March, 1880; he owns 25 acres of land, with his residence in town; also about 560 acres of land which he has rented; his residence is built of rock, and cost about $7,000. He married Miss Ellen Stephens, in 1850; she was born in Canada; they have two children- Fronie and Belle.
The sudden death of Samuel Rickert on Wednesday morning Jan. 23, 1901, was a sad loss not only to his own family but to the people of Shullsburg. He was born in Lancaster County, Penn. on the 18th of March 1818. When about five years of age he moved with his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, where they resided a short time; afterwards moving to Joseph County, Mich. In 1839 he came to Dubuque where he remained until 1841, when he moved to Lafayette Co. where he followed mining in the vicinity of Benton and Cuba City.
He then came to Shullsburg where he and Gilbert Simmons, as partner, conducted a general store. During this time he was also actively engaged in mining and with Mr. Simmons as partner, struck his first big lead; taking out over 2,000,000 pounds of lead ore.
In 1850 he commenced mining on the Stephen's ground where he was again successful. About 1859 he started to mine on the ground which he still owns. Here he struck a big lead an followed it into McNulty and Brewster's land taking out large quantities of ore in both places.
Mr. Rickert was identified with nearly all public enterprise in the early days of Shullsburg. In May 1867 he was president of the meeting which authorized the school board to purchase a site for a graded school and raise $10,000 to erect a school house. The tax was voted May 10, 1867 and the school board purchased the old courthouse in 1868 and opened school in it that fall. Mr. Rickert was a member of the board that year. He was also a member of the village board in 1868 and again in 1871. He was a successful miner and business man and by careful investments increased his wealth. Although not actually engaged in business during the late years of his life, yet he gave employment to a large number, and was ever ready to help the needy.
He was a member of the M.E. church of this city and always tried to live according to its teachings.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Stephens in 1850. Of this union two children were born viz: Mrs. John P. Williams and Miss Belle, who with their mother survive him. The funeral servcies were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Rowe of the M.E. church officiating. The remains were interred in the Evergreen cemetery of this city.
The Southwestern Local 1 Feb 1901
History of Lafayette County
Samuel Rickert, retired, Shullsburg; born March 18, 1818, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; in 1823, he came with his parents to Wayne Co., Ohio; in 1829, he came to St. Joseph Co., Mich.; in 1839, he came to Dubuque, in 1840 to Dixon, Ill., and thence to Louisiana; in the spring of 1841, he came to Lafayette Co., commenced mining and has followed this since; in 1846, he, with Mr. Simmons, made a discovery which produced about 2,000,000 pounds; in 1850, he commenced mining on the land known as the Stephens Diggin's; continued this several years, producing about 10,000,000; in 1859, he commenced mining on his own land, known as the Rickert Diggings, taking out about 2,000,000; in 1865, he commenced operations on the McNulty, Brewster & Co. property, which he continued till March, 1880; he owns 25 acres of land, with his residence in town; also about 560 acres of land which he has rented; his residence is built of rock, and cost about $7,000. He married Miss Ellen Stephens, in 1850; she was born in Canada; they have two children- Fronie and Belle.
The sudden death of Samuel Rickert on Wednesday morning Jan. 23, 1901, was a sad loss not only to his own family but to the people of Shullsburg. He was born in Lancaster County, Penn. on the 18th of March 1818. When about five years of age he moved with his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, where they resided a short time; afterwards moving to Joseph County, Mich. In 1839 he came to Dubuque where he remained until 1841, when he moved to Lafayette Co. where he followed mining in the vicinity of Benton and Cuba City.
He then came to Shullsburg where he and Gilbert Simmons, as partner, conducted a general store. During this time he was also actively engaged in mining and with Mr. Simmons as partner, struck his first big lead; taking out over 2,000,000 pounds of lead ore.
In 1850 he commenced mining on the Stephen's ground where he was again successful. About 1859 he started to mine on the ground which he still owns. Here he struck a big lead an followed it into McNulty and Brewster's land taking out large quantities of ore in both places.
Mr. Rickert was identified with nearly all public enterprise in the early days of Shullsburg. In May 1867 he was president of the meeting which authorized the school board to purchase a site for a graded school and raise $10,000 to erect a school house. The tax was voted May 10, 1867 and the school board purchased the old courthouse in 1868 and opened school in it that fall. Mr. Rickert was a member of the board that year. He was also a member of the village board in 1868 and again in 1871. He was a successful miner and business man and by careful investments increased his wealth. Although not actually engaged in business during the late years of his life, yet he gave employment to a large number, and was ever ready to help the needy.
He was a member of the M.E. church of this city and always tried to live according to its teachings.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Stephens in 1850. Of this union two children were born viz: Mrs. John P. Williams and Miss Belle, who with their mother survive him. The funeral servcies were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Rowe of the M.E. church officiating. The remains were interred in the Evergreen cemetery of this city.
The Southwestern Local 1 Feb 1901
Samuel Rickert, retired, Shullsburg; born March 18, 1818, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; in 1823, he came with his parents to Wayne Co., Ohio; in 1829, he came to St. Joseph Co., Mich.; in 1839, he came to Dubuque, in 1840 to Dixon, Ill., and thence to Louisiana; in the spring of 1841, he came to Lafayette Co., commenced mining and has followed this since; in 1846, he, with Mr. Simmons, made a discovery which produced about 2,000,000 pounds; in 1850, he commenced mining on the land known as the Stephens Diggin's; continued this several years, producing about 10,000,000; in 1859, he commenced mining on his own land, known as the Rickert Diggings, taking out about 2,000,000; in 1865, he commenced operations on the McNulty, Brewster & Co. property, which he continued till March, 1880; he owns 25 acres of land, with his residence in town; also about 560 acres of land which he has rented; his residence is built of rock, and cost about $7,000. He married Miss Ellen Stephens, in 1850; she was born in Canada; they have two children- Fronie and Belle.
The sudden death of Samuel Rickert on Wednesday morning Jan. 23, 1901, was a sad loss not only to his own family but to the people of Shullsburg. He was born in Lancaster County, Penn. on the 18th of March 1818. When about five years of age he moved with his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, where they resided a short time; afterwards moving to Joseph County, Mich. In 1839 he came to Dubuque where he remained until 1841, when he moved to Lafayette Co. where he followed mining in the vicinity of Benton and Cuba City.
He then came to Shullsburg where he and Gilbert Simmons, as partner, conducted a general store. During this time he was also actively engaged in mining and with Mr. Simmons as partner, struck his first big lead; taking out over 2,000,000 pounds of lead ore.
In 1850 he commenced mining on the Stephen's ground where he was again successful. About 1859 he started to mine on the ground which he still owns. Here he struck a big lead an followed it into McNulty and Brewster's land taking out large quantities of ore in both places.
Mr. Rickert was identified with nearly all public enterprise in the early days of Shullsburg. In May 1867 he was president of the meeting which authorized the school board to purchase a site for a graded school and raise $10,000 to erect a school house. The tax was voted May 10, 1867 and the school board purchased the old courthouse in 1868 and opened school in it that fall. Mr. Rickert was a member of the board that year. He was also a member of the village board in 1868 and again in 1871. He was a successful miner and business man and by careful investments increased his wealth. Although not actually engaged in business during the late years of his life, yet he gave employment to a large number, and was ever ready to help the needy.
He was a member of the M.E. church of this city and always tried to live according to its teachings.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Stephens in 1850. Of this union two children were born viz: Mrs. John P. Williams and Miss Belle, who with their mother survive him. The funeral servcies were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Rowe of the M.E. church officiating. The remains were interred in the Evergreen cemetery of this city.
The Southwestern Local 1 Feb 1901
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