Background
Ricks, James B. was born on December 23, 1852 in Bear Creek Tp., Illinois, United States. Son of John Bond and Docia B. (Haines) Ricks.
Ricks, James B. was born on December 23, 1852 in Bear Creek Tp., Illinois, United States. Son of John Bond and Docia B. (Haines) Ricks.
Educated Taylorville, Illinois, public schools and 3 years Illinois Wesleyan University.
Born in Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois, near Taylorville, Illinois, Ricks went to Illinois Wesleyan University 1869 to 1872 and then studied law. In 1874, Ricks was admitted to the Illinois Barometer He then practiced law and was involved in the Democrat Party.
Ricks was master in chancery for Christian County.
In 1899, Ricks served as mayor of Taylorville. From 1901 to until his death in 1906, Ricks served on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Ricks died of stomach cancer at his home in Taylorville, Illinois.
Member Illinois Democratic State Central Committee, since 1894.
Married Pammie L. Geltmacher, December 23, 1872.