Jessie Strahan
F, #1087, b. circa 1839
Jessie Strahan was born circa 1839 at Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of John Strahan and Jane Stephen. She married George Ritchie at Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 21 November 1857.1 As of 21 November 1857, her married name was Jessie Ritchie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 11 Loch Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Ritchie, head; Jessie Ritchie, wife.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 11 Loch Street, Rosehearty, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Ritchie, head; Jessie Ritchie, wife.2
Citations
- [S526] George Ritchie to Jessie Strahan, Marriage entry, "On the Twenty first day of November 1857, at Fraserbugh. Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. George Ritchie, age 21, residence Rosehearty, Fisherman (Bachelor), parents William Ritchie Fisherman and Jessie Richie (sic) maiden name Galt. Jessie Strahan, age 18, residence Inverallochy, lived w' parents (Spinster), parents John Strahan Fisherman and Jane Strahan maiden name Stephen. Wm P Donald Minister F. C. Fraserburgh. Robert Strahan Witnefs. James Ritchie Witnefs. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Fraserburgh, on the 21st day of November, 1857 Wm Woodman Registrar."
- [S525] 1861, Scottish Census, "Jessie Ritchie, wife, married, female, age 23, born in Rathen, Aberdeenshire, resident at 11 Loch Street."