James Ritchie
M, #1081, b. 27 May 1838
James Ritchie was born on 27 May 1838 at Parish of Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Ritchie and Janet Galt.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jannet Ritchie, 30; William Ritchie, 6; George Ritchie, 4; James Ritchie, 2; Mary Ritchie, 9 months; Elizabeth Ritchie, 12.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Ritchie, head; Janet Ritchie, wife; William Ritchie, son; George Ritchie, son; James Ritchie, son; Mary Ritchie, daughter; Margaret Ritchie, daughter; Christian Ritchie, daughter.3
James Ritchie was a fisherman. He was the informant for, and present at, George Ritchie's death at 35 North Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 9 March 1857.4
He was listed as head of household's grandchild in the 1861 census at 35 North Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Mary Ritchie, head; Mary Ritchie, daughter; Andrew Ritchie, grandchild; James Ritchie, grandchild.5
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jannet Ritchie, 30; William Ritchie, 6; George Ritchie, 4; James Ritchie, 2; Mary Ritchie, 9 months; Elizabeth Ritchie, 12.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Ritchie, head; Janet Ritchie, wife; William Ritchie, son; George Ritchie, son; James Ritchie, son; Mary Ritchie, daughter; Margaret Ritchie, daughter; Christian Ritchie, daughter.3
James Ritchie was a fisherman. He was the informant for, and present at, George Ritchie's death at 35 North Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 9 March 1857.4
He was listed as head of household's grandchild in the 1861 census at 35 North Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Mary Ritchie, head; Mary Ritchie, daughter; Andrew Ritchie, grandchild; James Ritchie, grandchild.5
Citations
- [S528] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Ritchie, male. Birth: 27 May 1838 Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: William Ritchie. Mother: Janet Gant."
- [S629] 1841, Scottish Census, "James Ritchie, male, age 2, resident in Rosehearty, born in county."
- [S523] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Ritchie, son, male, age 12, born in Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, scholar."
- [S521] George Ritchie, Register of Deaths in the Parish of Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen, "Ritchie George Fisherman (Married), 1857 March Ninth 12 Noon, 35 North Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, male, 92 years. Parents names: John Ritchie Fisherman (Deceased), Margaret Ritchie maiden name Ritchie (Deceased). Cause of death: Old-age, Not Certified. Burial in Churchyard of Pitsligo, As certified by James Ritchie Grandson of (Deceased). Informant: James Ritchie, Grandson (Present). Registered: 1857, March 10th at Pitsligo, Ch. Sleigh Registrar."
- [S524] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Ritchie, grand child, unmarried, male, age 23, born in Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, fisherman, resident at 35 North Street."