Joel Ricks
American Mormon leader
About Joel Ricks
Lived 1804 – 1888 (aged 84). Joel Ricks was an American.
Joel Ricks (February 18, 1804 – December 15, 1888) was a Mormon Pioneer and community leader who helped settled the Salt Lake Valley and Cache Valley, Utah. He was the father of Thomas E. Ricks.
Early life
Joel Ricks was born on February 18, 1804, near Donaldson Creek in Christian County, Kentucky (in an area now in Trigg County),
Pioneer
While living in Illinois, Ricks met missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) and was baptized in 1841. He eventually moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, to be with other members of his faith. Later persecutions forced him to leave Nauvoo and join the Mormon Pioneers in a migration to the Salt Lake Valley.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joel Ricks?
American Mormon leader
When was Joel Ricks born?
Joel Ricks was born on 18 February 1804 in Christian County.
When did Joel Ricks die?
Joel Ricks died on 15 December 1888 in Logan.
What nationality was Joel Ricks?
Joel Ricks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joel Ricks. https://biography.guide/joel-ricks/
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