Howard Taylor Ricketts

Biography

Howard Taylor Ricketts was a pioneering pathologist and bacteriologist known for his tireless investigations into the causes of typhus and other fevers. His meticulous study of disease earned recognition among scientific peers and paved the way for deeper knowledge of the microorganisms that afflict humanity.

Though his life was tragically brief, Ricketts’s work in Center Grove Cemetery continues to inspire researchers who follow in his footsteps, honoring the courage with which he faced the unknown pathogens of his day.