45-1331: Place names [ edit ] In the United States: Ricketts, Iowa Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania People [ edit ] Anthony Ricketts (b. 1979), former professional squash player Arthur Ricketts , (1913–2000), English cricketer Bertha Louise Ricketts, original name of Cid Ricketts Sumner (1890–1970), American novelist Charles Ricketts (1876–1931), artist/illustrator Charles Spencer Ricketts (1788?-1867), commander Claude V. Ricketts (1906–1964), United States naval admiral Donovan Ricketts (b. 1977), Jamaican footballer, goalkeeper with Los Angeles Galaxy Ed Ricketts (1897–1948), literary figure and marine biologist Hermine E. Ricketts (1956–2019), Jamaican-born American architect Howard Taylor Ricketts (1871–1910), American pathologist Joe Ricketts (b. 1941), brokerage founder, billionaire James B. Ricketts (1817–1887), American Civil War general Juan Landázuri Ricketts (1913–1997), cardinal from Peru L. D. Ricketts (1859–1940), geologist, mining engineer and banker, namesake of Caltech's Ricketts House Laura Ricketts , co-owner of
90-466: A territorial sub-designation ; however, only more recent creations duplicating the original creation require territorial designations . So, for example, there are baronetcies Moore of Colchester, Moore of Hancox, Moore of Kyleburn, and Moore of Moore Lodge. Baronetcies usually descend through heirs male of the body of the grantee , and can rarely be inherited by females or collateral kins , unless created with special remainder , for example: Marking
135-468: A Saltire Azure with an inescutcheon of the Royal Arms of Scotland . From before 1929 to the present it has been customary practice for such baronets to display this badge on its own suspended by the order's ribbon below the shield of arms. The first publication listing all baronetcies ever created was C. J. Parry's Index of Baronetcy Creations (1967). This listed them in alphabetical order, other than
180-657: A day for the upkeep of thirty soldiers for three years (1095 days), thus amounting to £1,095 (equivalent to £277,955 in 2023). , in those days a very large sum. The money was to help fund the Plantation of Ulster . In 1619 James I established the Baronetage of Ireland ; Charles I in 1625 created the Baronetages of Scotland and Nova Scotia . The new baronets were each required to pay 2,000 marks (equivalent to £522,045 in 2023). or to support six colonial settlers for two years. Over
225-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
270-531: A female householder with no spouse or partner present and 21.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.4% of all households were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 36.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.5% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 and 44; 20.2% were from 45 and 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
315-862: A gross decline of 19.2% (up to 2017). Extant baronetcies numbered about 1,236 in 2015, and 1,204 as of 2017. Since 1965 only one new baronetcy has been created, for Sir Denis Thatcher on 7 December 1990, husband of a former British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher (later Baroness Thatcher); their only son, Sir Mark Thatcher , succeeded as 2nd Baronet upon his father's death in 2003. Seven baronetcies dormant in 1965 have since been revived: Innes baronetcy, of Coxton (1686), Nicolson baronetcy of that Ilk and of Lasswade (1629), Hope baronetcy, of Kirkliston (1698), St John ( later St John-Mildmay) baronetcy, of Farley (1772), Maxwell-Macdonald baronetcy of Pollok (1682), Inglis baronetcy, of Cramond, Edinburgh (1687) and Von Friesendorff baronetcy, of Hirdech, Sweden (1661). The Premier Baronet (of England)
360-654: A hundred of these baronetcies, now familiarly known as Scottish baronetcies, survive to this day. As a result of the Union of England and Scotland in 1707, all future creations were styled baronets of Great Britain . Following the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801, new creations were styled as baronets of the United Kingdom . Under royal warrants of 1612 and 1613, certain privileges were accorded to baronets. Firstly, no person or persons should have place between baronets and
405-600: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ricketts, Iowa Ricketts is a city in Crawford County , Iowa , United States, along the Middle Soldier River . The population was 109 at the time of the 2020 census . Ricketts was platted in 1899. It was named for an early settler. A post office has been in operation in Ricketts since 1899. According to
450-533: Is recognised by being placed on the Official Roll. With some exceptions granted with special remainder by letters patent, baronetcies descend through the male line. A full list of extant baronets appears in Burke's Peerage and Baronetage , which also published a record of extinct baronetcies. A baronetcy is not a peerage; so baronets, like knights and junior members of peerage families, are commoners and not peers of
495-434: Is referred to and addressed as, for example, "Sir Joseph" (using his forename). The correct style on an envelope for a baronet who has no other titles is "Sir Joseph Bloggs, Bt." or "Sir Joseph Bloggs, Bart." A formal letter would commence with the salutation "Dear Sir Joseph". The wife of a baronet is addressed and referred to by her married surname, as "Lady Bloggs"; the salutation would be "Dear Lady Bloggs". Her given name
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#1732845065748540-586: Is the holder of a baronetcy , a hereditary title awarded by the British Crown . The title of baronet is mentioned as early as the 14th century ; however, in its current usage it was created by James I of England in 1611 as a means of raising funds for the crown. Baronets rank below barons , but seemingly above all knights grand cross , knights commander and knights bachelor of the British chivalric orders , that are in turn below in chivalric precedence than
585-586: Is the unofficial title afforded to the current holder of the oldest extant baronetcy in the realm. The Premier Baronet is regarded as the senior member of the Baronetage, and ranks above other baronets (unless they hold a peerage title ) in the United Kingdom Order of Precedence . Sir Nicholas Bacon, 14th Baronet , is the current Premier Baronet; his family's senior title was created by King James I in 1611. The Premier Baronets of Nova Scotia (Scotland) were
630-540: Is used only when necessary to distinguish between two holders of the same title. For example, if a baronet has died and the title has passed to his son, the widow (the new baronet's mother) will remain "Lady Bloggs" while he (the son) is not married, but if he is or becomes married, his wife becomes "Lady Bloggs" while his mother will be known by the style "Alice, Lady Bloggs". Alternatively, the mother may prefer to be known as "The Dowager Lady Bloggs". A previous wife will also become "Alice, Lady Bloggs" to distinguish her from
675-760: The American Civil War Robert M. Ricketts (1920-2003), US orthodontist Rohan Ricketts (b. 1982), English soccer player Sam Ricketts (b. 1981), Welsh footballer Tosaint Ricketts (b. 1987), Canadian soccer player Thomas Ricketts (1901–1967), youngest recipient of the Victoria Cross Thomas S. Ricketts , investment bank CEO William Reynolds Ricketts (1869–1956), philatelist, of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania Vessels [ edit ] USS Claude V. Ricketts (DDG-5) USS Ricketts (DE-254) Others [ edit ] Ricketts baronets , Baronetcy in
720-770: The Chicago Cubs , gay rights activist, daughter of Joe Ricketts Mark Scott Ricketts (b. 1957), Comics Writer and Artist Dr. Matthew Ricketts (–), first African American to be elected to the Nebraska legislature, 1892 Michael Ricketts (b. 1978), English footballer Milton Ernest Ricketts (1913–1942), United States Navy Lieutenant and Medal of Honor recipient. Palmer C. Ricketts (1856–1934), mechanical engineer, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1901 – 1934 Pete Ricketts (b. 1964), U.S. politician Sir Peter Forbes Ricketts , senior British diplomat R. Bruce Ricketts (1839-1918), artillery officer in
765-575: The Gordon baronets of Gordonstoun and Letterfourie until the title's extinction in 1908. Subsequently, the Premier Scottish Baronets are the Innes baronets of that Ilk (cr. 28 May 1625), the present Premier Baronet being Charles Innes-Ker, 11th Duke of Roxburghe . The Premier Baronetcy of Ireland was created for Sir Dominic Sarsfield in 1619, and was held by his successors until the attainder of
810-482: The Royal Arms of Scotland , with an Imperial Crown above the escutcheon, and encircled with the motto Fax Mentis Honestae Gloria . This badge may be shown suspended by the ribbon below the escutcheon. Baronets of England and Ireland applied to King Charles I for permission to wear a badge. Although a badge was worn in the 17th century, it was not until 1929 that King George V granted permission for all baronets (other than those of Scotland) to wear badges. A baronet
855-471: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km ), all land. As of the census of 2020, there were 109 people, 46 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 440.3 inhabitants per square mile (170.0/km ). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.9/km ). The racial makeup of
900-409: The poverty line , including 25.0% of under eighteens and 6.1% of those over 64. Baronet A baronet ( / ˈ b æ r ə n ɪ t / or / ˈ b æ r ə ˌ n ɛ t / ; abbreviated Bart or Bt ) or the female equivalent, a baronetess ( / ˈ b æ r ə n ɪ t ɪ s / , / ˈ b æ r ə n ɪ t ɛ s / , or / ˌ b æ r ə ˈ n ɛ t ɛ s / ; abbreviation Btss ),
945-443: The Baronetage – 146 of England, 63 of Ireland, 119 of Scotland, 133 of Great Britain and 853 of the United Kingdom. The total number of baronetcies today is approximately 1,204, although only some 1,020 are on The Official Roll of the Baronetage . It is unknown whether some baronetcies remain extant and it may be that nobody can prove himself to be the actual heir. Over 200 baronetcies are now held by peers; and others, such as
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#1732845065748990-684: The Baronetage of the United Kingdom See also [ edit ] Rickets , a medical condition with softening of the bones Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ricketts . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ricketts&oldid=1169981274 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
1035-494: The English Crown, have all disappeared and should properly be excluded from the 3,482, making the effective number of creations 3,457. A close examination of Parry's publication shows he missed one or two, so there might well have been some more. As of 2000, including baronetcies where succession was dormant or unproven, there was a total of 1,314 baronetcies divided into five classes of creation included on The Official Roll of
1080-589: The Knox line, have been made tenuous by internal family disputes. According to the Ministry of Justice , it is not necessary to prove succession to a baronetcy in order to use the title, but a person cannot be referred to as a baronet in any official capacity unless their name is on the Official Roll . There were 1,490 baronetcies extant on 1 January 1965. Since then the number has reduced by 286 through extinction or dormancy:
1125-544: The UK Peerage and Baronetage consist of about 1,200 families (some peers are also baronets), which is roughly less than 0.01% of UK families. The term baronet has medieval origins. Sir Thomas de La More (1322), describing the Battle of Boroughbridge , mentioned that baronets took part, along with barons and knights. Edward III created eight baronets in 1328. The title of baronet was initially conferred upon noblemen who lost
1170-533: The badge (Red Hand of Ulster) in their coats of arms either in canton or an escutcheon at their election". Since 1929 such baronets may also display the Red Hand of Ulster on its own as a badge, suspended by a ribbon below the shield of arms. Baronets of Nova Scotia, unlike other baronets, do not use the Baronet's Badge (of Ulster), but have their own badge showing the escutcheon of the arms of Nova Scotia : Argent,
1215-460: The baronetage's origins in the Plantation of Ulster , baronets of England, Ireland, Great Britain or the United Kingdom ( i.e. all except baronets of Nova Scotia ) can display the Red Hand of Ulster ( sinister (left) hand version) as a heraldic badge , being the arms of the ancient kings of Ulster . This badge (or augmentation of honour) is blazoned as follows: Argent a Hand sinister couped at
1260-435: The city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 145 people, 48 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 557.7 inhabitants per square mile (215.3/km ). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 211.5 per square mile (81.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White and 6.2% from other races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.3% of
1305-433: The city was 85.3% White , 2.8% Black or African American , 0.0% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 4.6% from other races and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 10.1% of the population. Of the 46 households, 34.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% were cohabitating couples, 26.1% had
1350-465: The city. The population density was 564.6 inhabitants per square mile (218.0/km ). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 239.2 per square mile (92.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 99.31% White , 0.69% from other races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population. There were 56 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had
1395-539: The current wife of the incumbent baronet. She would not be "Lady Alice Bloggs", a style reserved for the daughters of dukes, marquesses and earls (and now Ladies Companion of the Garter and Ladies of the Thistle without higher styles). The children of a baronet are not entitled to the use of any courtesy titles . In history, there have been only four baronetesses: In 1976, Lord Lyon King of Arms stated that, without examining
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1440-455: The first half of the 19th century if the title holder was also a Knight Grand Cross of a Crown order. Baronets of Scotland or Nova Scotia were allowed to augment their armorial bearings with the Arms of Nova Scotia and the privilege of wearing a neck badge signifying "of Nova Scotia", suspended by an orange-tawny ribbon. This consists of an escutcheon argent with a saltire azure, an inescutcheon of
1485-435: The husband's (marital) surname only, this by longstanding courtesy. Wives of baronets are not baronetesses; only women holding baronetcies in their own right are so styled. Unlike knighthoods – which apply to the recipient only – a baronetcy is hereditarily entailed. The eldest son of a baronet who is born in wedlock succeeds to a baronetcy upon his father's death, but will not be officially recognised until his name
1530-576: The last five creations ( Dodds of West Chiltington , Redmayne of Rushcliffe , Pearson of Gressingham , Finlay of Epping and Thatcher of Scotney ). It showed the total number created from 1611 to 1964 to have been 3,482. They include five of Oliver Cromwell , several of which were recreated by Charles II . Twenty-five were created between 1688 and 1784 by James II in exile after his dethronement, by his son James Stuart ("The Old Pretender") and his grandson Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") . These "Jacobite baronetcies" were never accepted by
1575-411: The lowest of the nobiles majores , because their honour, like that of the higher nobility, is both hereditary and created by patent. Comparisons with continental titles and ranks are tenuous due to the British system of primogeniture and because claims to baronetcies must be proven; currently the Official Roll of the Baronetage is overseen by the Ministry of Justice . In practice this means that
1620-538: The most senior British chivalric orders of the Garter and the Thistle . Like all British knights, they are addressed as "Sir" (or "Dame" in the case of baronetesses). They are conventionally seen to belong to the lesser nobility, even though William Thoms claims that: The precise quality of this dignity is not yet fully determined, some holding it to be the head of the nobiles minores , while others, again, rank Baronets as
1665-476: The patent of every Scottish baronetcy, he was not in a position to confirm that only these four title creations could pass through female lines. As of 2020 , there are no living baronetesses. For a baronetess one should write, for example, "Dame Daisy Smith, Btss" on the envelope. At the head of the letter, one would write "Dear Dame Daisy", and to refer to her, one would say "Dame Daisy" or "Dame Daisy Smith" (never "Dame Smith"). All baronetcies are created with
1710-439: The population. There were 48 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1755-457: The privilege of depicting the Arms of Nova Scotia as an augmentation of honour. The former applies to this day for all baronets of Great Britain and of the United Kingdom created subsequently. Like knights, baronets are accorded the style " Sir " before their first name. Baronetesses in their own right use " Dame ", also before their first name, while wives of baronets use " Lady " followed by
1800-472: The realm . Originally, all first baronets were knighted. Baronets also had other rights, including the right to have the eldest son knighted on his 21st birthday. However, at the beginning of George IV 's reign, these rights were eroded by orders-in-council on the ground that sovereigns should not necessarily be bound by acts of their predecessors. Although never having been automatically entitled to heraldic supporters , baronets were allowed them in heredity in
1845-400: The right of individual summons to Parliament , and was used in this sense in a statute of Richard II . A similar title of lower rank was banneret . Present-day baronets date from 1611 when James I granted letters patent to 200 gentlemen of good birth with an income of at least £1,000 a year (equivalent to £253,840 in 2023). ; in return for the honour, each was required to pay one pound
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1890-508: The wrist extended in pale Gules . King James I of England established the hereditary Order of Baronets in England on 22 May 1611, in the words of Collins' Peerage (1741): "for the plantation and protection of the whole Kingdom of Ireland, but more especially for the defence and security of the Province of Ulster, and therefore for their distinction those of this order and their descendants may bear
1935-466: The younger sons of peers. Secondly, the right of knighthood was established for the eldest sons of baronets (this was later revoked by George IV in 1827), and thirdly, baronets were allowed to augment their armorial bearings with the Arms of Ulster on an inescutcheon : "in a field Argent, a Hand Geules (or a bloudy hand)". These privileges were extended to baronets of Ireland, and for baronets of Scotland
1980-426: Was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.46. The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 35.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 56 households, and 39 families living in
2025-414: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,250, and the median income for a family was $ 36,250. Males had a median income of $ 24,688 versus $ 12,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,017. There were 8.3% of families and 12.6% of the population living below
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