Rebecca L. Rikard

b. circa July 1855, d. between 1910 and 1911

Rebecca L Ricard Johnson, c1855-c1910
  • Rebecca L. Rikard was born circa July 1855 in Alabama.
  • Peter Wesley Rickard and Nancy (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Frankfort PO, Franklin County, Alabama, enumerated a few households from Peter's parents. Other members of the household included Rebecca L. Rikard, Welthey A. Rikard. Daughter Welthey is identified as "Wintha." Also in the household are children Thomas (age 13), Sarah J. (11), Laviniah E. (9) and Samantha R. (1.)
  • Peter Wesley Rickard appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Vienna PO, Johnson County, Illinois, enumerated a few households from Peter's family, and next to the household of Willarm Ricard. Other members of the household included Rebecca L. Rikard, Welthey A. Rikard. Daughter Welthey is identified as "Wiltha." Also in the household are children Lizzie (age 19) and Rilla (12.)
  • She married George W. Johnson, son of George S. Johnson and Catherine Wilhelm, on 17 August 1873 in Johnson County, Illinois, by license issued the 16th, with John J. Hester officiating.
  • George W. Johnson and Rebecca L. Rikard appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Srygley Beat, Colbert County, Alabama. Other members of the household included El Sine Johnson, Rachel Johnson and William Homer Johnson. Apparently son W. H. is identified as Jim (age 3 months). Also in the household was a sister of Rebecca, identified as "Wel"? (age 20), not yet identified.
  • George W. Johnson Johnson homeplace, Cherokee, Alabama.
  • George W. Johnson and Rebecca L. Rikard appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee, Colbert County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Samuel M. Johnson, Aster Johnson, Bessie Johnson, Eva Johnson, John M. Johnson and Maude Mae Johnson.
  • George W. Johnson and Rebecca L. Rikard appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Riverton, Colbert County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Maude Mae Johnson.
  • Rebecca L. Rikard died between 1910 and 1911.
  • Her husband George W. Johnson became a widower at her death.
  • Last Edited: 2 Jun 2015

Family: George W. Johnson b. 5 March 1852, d. 9 September 1915