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Born 1853
From 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908)
JOHN T. RICKS, president and treasurer of The Reama Silver Plating Company, at Springfield, has proven himself, during his residence here of thirty-three years, to be a citizen of public spirit and personal integrity. He was born at West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, in 1853, and remained there through a portion of his period of education.
Mr. Ricks was twenty-two years old when he came to Springfield, in 1875, and entered into the service of the old C, S. & C. Railroad and Pennsylvania & Panhandle Railroad, and he continued in railroad work for eight years. Following this he was connected with the Springfield Malleable Iron Company and other like industries, for about twenty years. On January 22, 1907, The Reama Silver Plating Company was organized and incorporated, and of this Mr. Ricks became president and treasurer, giving his main attention to this business, although he is also identified with other concerns. He has taken an active interest in politics, and during 1896-7 he was councilman-atlarge and a very valuable member of that body.
In 1883 Mr. Ricks was married to Sarah A. Hall, who is a daughter of James W. Hall. They have one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth. Mr. Ricks is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and has served on its board of trustees. Fraternally he is a Knight Templar Mason, and he belongs to the Springfield Commercial Club.
As printed in 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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