Elizabeth Ritchie
F, #511, b. circa 1834, d. 12 November 1874
Elizabeth was born at Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, circa 1834. She was the daughter of James Ritchie and Margaret Buchan. She married William Buchan at Flushing, Rathen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 14 July 1858.1 As of 14 July 1858, her married name was Elizabeth Buchan.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 21 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Buchan, head; Elisabeth Buchan, wife; William Buchan, son; James R. Buchan, son; Mary Buchan, daughter; Elisabeth Buchan, daughter; Catherine Buchan, daughter.2
Elizabeth died on 12 November 1874 at 21 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 21 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Buchan, head; Elisabeth Buchan, wife; William Buchan, son; James R. Buchan, son; Mary Buchan, daughter; Elisabeth Buchan, daughter; Catherine Buchan, daughter.2
Elizabeth died on 12 November 1874 at 21 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.3
Children of Elizabeth Ritchie and William Buchan
- William Buchan b. 22 Feb 1859
- James Ritchie Buchan b. c 1861
- Mary Buchan+ b. 12 Apr 1863, d. 4 Jun 1941
- Elizabeth Buchan b. c 1867
- Catherine Buchan b. c 1870
- Alexander Buchan b. c 1873
Citations
- [S102] William Buchan to Elizabeth Ritchie, Marriage entry, "On the fourteenth day of July 1858 at Flushing, parish of Rathen, marriage after Banns was solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. William Buchan, age 24, usual residence Inverallochy, Bachelor, parents William Buchan Fisherman (Decd) and Anne Buchan M.S. Buchan. Lesabeth (sic) Ritchie, age 25, usual residence Inverallochy, Spinster, parents James Ritchie Fisherman and Margaret Ritchie M.S. Buchan. Chas Ogg Minr of Inverallochy Church. John Ritchie Witnefs. James Ritchie Witnefs. Registered at Rathen, on the Fifteenth day of July 1858. William Watt Registrar."
- [S640] 1871, Scottish Census, "Elisabeth Buchan, wife, married, female, age 37, born in Rathen, Aberdeen, resident at 21 Shore Street."
- [S104] Elizabeth Buchan, Register of Deaths in the Parish of Rathen in the County of Aberdeen, "Elizabeth Buchan, Wife of William Buchan, fisherman, died 1874, November Twelfth 6h 30m A.M. at No: 21 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Female, 40 years. Father: James Ritchie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Ritchie M.S. Buchan (Deceased). Cause of death: In child-bearing Premature, No medical attendant. Informant: Alexander Buchan, Cousin to Husband (Not present), No: 7½ Mid Street, Inverallochy. Registered: 1874, November 12th at Rathen, William Watt, Registrar."