Catherine McLeman
F, #21, b. circa 1831, d. 27 February 1879
Catherine was born at Broadsea, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, circa 1831. She was the daughter of William McLeman and Jane Noble. Records give various spellings of her surname, including McLeman, MacLeman, McLemand and McLennan.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Broadsea, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William McLeman, 50; Jean McLeman, 45; Margaret McLeman, 30; Cathrine McLeman, 10; Mary McLeman, 8.1
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1851 census at Pennan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George West, head; Elisher West, wife; John West, son; George West, son; Jean West, daughter; James West, son; Catherine McLement (sic), servant.2
She married William Ritchie at Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 24 November 1854.3,4 As of 24 November 1854, her married name was Catherine Ritchie.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Broadsea, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Catharine Ritchie, head; Elizabeth Ritchie, daughter.5
She married George Sclater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 July 1869.6 As of 11 July 1869, her married name was Catherine Sclater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Sclater, head; Cathrine Sclater, wife; George Sclater, son; Arthur Sclater, son; William Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; Joseph Sclater, son; Helen Sclater, daughter; Margaret A Sclater, daughter; Elizabeth Ritchie, step-daughter; Jane Sclater, servant.7
Catherine died on 27 February 1879 at 254 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Broadsea, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William McLeman, 50; Jean McLeman, 45; Margaret McLeman, 30; Cathrine McLeman, 10; Mary McLeman, 8.1
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1851 census at Pennan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George West, head; Elisher West, wife; John West, son; George West, son; Jean West, daughter; James West, son; Catherine McLement (sic), servant.2
She married William Ritchie at Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 24 November 1854.3,4 As of 24 November 1854, her married name was Catherine Ritchie.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Broadsea, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Catharine Ritchie, head; Elizabeth Ritchie, daughter.5
She married George Sclater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 July 1869.6 As of 11 July 1869, her married name was Catherine Sclater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Sclater, head; Cathrine Sclater, wife; George Sclater, son; Arthur Sclater, son; William Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; Joseph Sclater, son; Helen Sclater, daughter; Margaret A Sclater, daughter; Elizabeth Ritchie, step-daughter; Jane Sclater, servant.7
Catherine died on 27 February 1879 at 254 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
Children of Catherine McLeman and William Ritchie
- William Ritchie b. 8 Aug 1855, d. 21 Sep 1855
- Elizabeth Ritchie+ b. 29 Jan 1857, d. 5 Mar 1893
Citations
- [S544] 1841, Scottish Census, "Cathrine McLeman, female, age 10, resident in Broadsea, born in county."
- [S703] 1851, Scottish Census, "Catherine McLement (sic), servant, female, age 21, born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, house servant, resident at Pennan."
- [S116] William Ritchie to Catharine McLemand, OPR Marriage entry, "William Ritchie and Catharine McLemand both in this parish – having been three times proclaimed in this parish church – were married on 24th Nov 1854."
- [S179] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Ritchie, male. Spouse: Catharine McLemand. Marriage: 24 NOV 1854, Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland."
- [S502] 1861, Scottish Census, "Catharine Ritchie, head, widow, female, age 34, born in Aberdeenshire, Fraserburgh, fisherman's widow, resident at not numbered (next to 64) Broadsea, has 1 room with one or more windows."
- [S501] George Sclater to Catharine Ritchie, Marriage entry, "1869 on the Eleventh day of July at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. George Sclater, Fisherman (Widower), age 53, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Sclater Fisherman (Deceased) and Helen Sclater M.S. Imlach (Deceased). Catherine Ritchie, Her X Mark, James Slater Witness, Geo. Mair Witness, (Widow), age 37, usual residence Broadsea, Fraserburgh, parents William McLennan (sic) Fisherman (deceased) and Jane McLennan (sic) M.S. Noble (Deceased). John Mackay Minister of F. Ch. at Cullen. James Slater Witness. Geo. Mair Witness. Registered 1869 July 14th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S503] 1871, Scottish Census, "Cathrine Sclater, wife, married, female, age 39, born in Aberdeenshire, Broadsea, resident at 213 Portknockie."
- [S517] Catherine Sclater, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catharine Sclater (married to George Sclater Fisherman previously to William Ritchie Fisherman), died 1879, February Twenty-Seventh 12h 30m P.M. at 254 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 47 years, Father: Donald McLemen Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Jane McLemen M.S. Noble, Cause of death: Phthisis 2 years, Exhaustion, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.M.B.C.M., Informant: George Sclater Husband, Registered: 1879, February 28th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."