Name/TitleThomas J. Ricketts (1818-1906) : Brighton
About this objectStudio portrait of T J. Ricketts sitting in a chair.
One of twelve children, Thomas Johnson Ricketts was born about 1818 in Deal, Kent, England, to George and Carol Ricketts.
He was one of the early pioneers, having arrived in Port Phillip Bay in 1839.
Thomas built several houses in the district, including the first house owned by Brighton founder Henry Dendy (1800-1881) in 1841, later he joined Dendy's survey party.
Thomas settled in Little Brighton after marrying Margaret Strickland in 1842.
He was in charge of property owned by stockbroker and politician J.B. Were (1809-1885) from 1845-1846.
He resided in Bay and Asling Streets, while building six of the first substantial homes in the area from 1853-1860.
Thomas died 15 Sep 1906 at a daughter's home in Barkly Street, Brunswick. He was buried 2 days later in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
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Inscription and MarksInscribed below image : "Thos. J. Ricketts. Built Dendy's 1st home/ 1841- In charge of Were's home 1845-1846. / Built substantial houses in Brighton / 1853-1860".
Inscription on verso: "Thomas J Ricketts./ He lived in Bay and Asling Streets, while building six of the first substantial homes in the area from 1853-1860." (more text obscured as it is stuck to paper).
Measurements8.9 x 5.4 cm (image)
12.3 x 8.9 cm (frame)
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsRicketts, Thomas, J., 1818-1906.
Subject and Association KeywordsBrighton (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsPortrait
Subject and Association KeywordsBuilders
Subject and Association KeywordsMerchants
Named CollectionImages collection
Credit LineDonated by Mr Ricketts, January/February 1930.
Object numberP-101.001-Pi
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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