Ritchie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: mary o ritchie summit miss

joshjpainting — 2012-05-14 04:31:34Z

Hello, my name is Joshua Johnston. Chester Darrell Ritchie was my grandfather ( my mother's dad). His wife, my grandmother, her name was Sybil Odell Richie. I live in Gladewater, Texas. I just joined ancestry. Com and noticed your post. I would love to talk to you about these items.
Thank you

Re: Ritchies from Scotland

TerryBallantine — 2012-05-11 12:45:57Z

Thank you for your quick reply. Yes, I wish that our ancestors had left a few more "clues" so that they'd be easier to locate.

An old family Bible says that John and Mary were born in the "highlands" so that's as close as I can get in Scotland for now.

The Ritchie's and Shannon's have been quite elusive - thanks again for your response and please keep me in mind should you discover anything that would relate.

Cheers,
Terry Ballantine

Re: Ritchies from Scotland

RenaAdolph55 — 2012-05-11 04:51:21Z

Hi Terry ...The Scottish folk who supposedly left during the clearings must not have considered their future clan members interest in family history!
Our beginnings are on Canadian entry .. Archibald McIntyre and brother John arrived here in 1832 .. age was about 19ish .. lived in Quebec for 2 years. Moved to Ontario,purchased land in 1841, and married Mary Ritchie Feb.03, 1842. This is the first info re Mary found thus far ..no departure info can be found re either from Scotland, but discovered 120 Archibald McIntyre's born about the same time and registered at a gathering!
An interesting note .. on land transfer and purchase documents, Archibald had lovely handwriting .. Mary signed with an "X"
Do reply if a connect can be made ..

Re: Ritchies from Scotland

TerryBallantine — 2012-05-11 03:35:04Z

Would you have any information about a Mary Ritchie who married a Jamie Shannon; had daughters Jean - and Mary (b.1770-d.1860) married John Ballantine (1761-1833)?

All were from Scotland; John and Mary Ballantine lived in Antrim, NI around 1798.

Thanks for any ideas or information -

Cheers,
Terry

Re: Ritchies from Scotland

RenaAdolph55 — 2012-05-10 04:40:38Z

Good evening! Have had a difficult time with our Scottish traces ..
Archibald McIntyre married Mary Ritchie Feb.8th, 1842 in CHINGUACOUSY, ON.,

Only info re Mary .. Born abt. 1834 .. died July 14, 1901
Buried Dixon's Cemetery, Caledon, ON.
No info re birthp;ace etc., they had 7 boys .. 4 girls.
Adam Ritchie McIntyre was my Grandfather ..
My brother .. named Donald Ritchie McIntyre ..
Any similarities?

Re: Ritchies from Scotland

jjoecrawdaddy — 2012-05-09 15:17:44Z

my name is joseph robert ritchie jr. of the ritchie clan... if you need info e mail me i went back to the 5 centry... ...thank you

William Ritchie, Hanover, IL

Wilene — 2012-04-25 20:01:29Z

PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT related to this family. The following query was found in a monthly magazine, The Hearthstone (once published by A. D. Porter, New York City), April 1906 issue:

William Ritchie, Hanover, Ill., R. F. D. No. 1, wishes information of his uncle, Ferdinand Rheinhardt, or his children, last heard from in Kansas.

Re: Looking for Ritchies lost in disownment(religious differences)

sjuirishgirl33 — 2012-04-13 00:33:28Z

No I am sorry I do not. Best of luck...

Re: LOOKING FOR FATHER STILL:) RITCHIE(OK or CA)

alika6982 — 2012-03-18 22:23:02Z

hi can you please give me a call 209-4305588 my father was James louis ritchie, son of Leslie Loyd ritchie.

Re: Ritchie Genealogy Book

dklart — 2012-03-12 15:23:56Z

The original poster of this message has numerous posts on various surname boards about family books.

You'll notice they never post responses on the board to queries.

This appears to be a "veiled" commercial ad, they're selling family books. I would beware of contacting them directly.

There is no such thing as one family book for a particular surname.

I suggest starting a new thread with your query. This might increase the chances of getting a response to your particular search.

Re: Ritchie Genealogy Book

Suze60 — 2012-03-05 02:15:22Z

Thank you. I wondered about these type of postings...they never seem to reply.

Re: Looking for Ritchies lost in disownment(religious differences)

Suze60 — 2012-03-05 02:06:37Z

I am looking for a Charley Ritchie that I believe was born in Ohio around 1889. He was in Kansas in 1912 and 1913. He married at that time and had a son, Orville. He divorced his wife shortly after the child was born and in 1937 when the son died, he disowned his parenthood of the child and maybe moved to California.
Would you have any info on this Ritchie?
Thank you

Re: Alexander Crocket Ritchie

guellshauna — 2012-03-04 04:25:58Z

if you go to this website, http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm, you can search alexander ritchie, and you'll find him as a confederate soldier in 3 different regiments. hope it helps!

Looking for Ritchies lost in disownment(religious differences)

sjuirishgirl33 — 2012-02-25 03:50:31Z

Thomas Enoch Rithchie (born in MD) was a Scottish Presbyterian and fell in love with Margaret Mary Kelleher an Irish Catholic who was adopted in infancy (believe she was born a Sullivan). Both families disowned Thomas and Margaret. They were married and lived in Coatesville, Chester County, PA in 1902. Thomas kept in touch with a brother...Joseph who I am told, lived in Ohio. My mother, Marianne and I are looking for my grandfather's family..who we believe to be in Ohio. Those that disowned, are believed to have originated in Maryland and were believed to be farmers. Would love to connect with lost family...Thomas and Margaret had 15 children (12 who lived to adulthood)...We are not sure other Ritchies even know we exist. If you might be our "Ritchie" my email is SJUIrishGirl33@aol.com

Re: Thomas Elwood (?) Ritchie

sjuirishgirl33 — 2012-02-25 02:47:04Z

We are absolutely related!!! I am Lawrence Edward Ritchie's granddaughter...Thomas' middle name is Enoch...and he was married in Coatesville in 1902 to Margaret. I live very close to where they lived and died, and know where they are buried. My mother and I visit regularly. My mother, Marianne Ritchie had lunch with your brother Thomas last year, and asked for you and Larry. As much as I know so far about Thomas is already listed under my family tree...still doing research.

Re: Thomas Elwood (?) Ritchie

nglutz4 — 2012-02-20 20:36:06Z

I believe I am your cousin. My Mom, Claire Goodley, was your Dad's sister. I vaguely remember visiting Uncle Vincent's house in Broomall.

Nancy (Goodley) Lutz

Sam Ritchie b1886 Ireland & Clara McCormick of CT

bobforan — 2012-02-16 14:48:01Z

Would be grateful for any info on the Ritchie family below. Thanks.
Bob Foran - CT
Descendants of Thomas Ritchie
1 Thomas Ritchie b: 1845 in Co Antem, Ireland d: 30 Jan 1927 in Romford, Essex, England
.. +Mary Anne Richardson b: 1850 in Ireland d: 1923
2 Samuel Ritchie b: 14 Jun 1886 in Newbliss, Monaghan, Ireland d: 08 Aug 1967 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT
... +Clarabell McCormick b: 18 Mar 1888 in Tolland, Tolland, CT d: 01 Feb 1974 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT
3 Francis "Frank" James Ritchie b: 21 Jul 1917 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT d: 17 Jul 1999 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT
.... +Luella* Bernice Cox b: 02 Jan 1915 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT m: 03 Sep 1943 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT d: 14 Jan 2005 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT
3 Thomas S. Ritchie b: 13 Jan 1912 in CT d: 03 Mar 1994 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT

Re: Ritchie Family

mi2early — 2012-02-08 13:25:40Z

I can't help you with your research, but a good start would be at GENUKI, especially the sections Getting Started in Genealogy and Family History at http://www.genuki.org.uk/gs/ and Researching From Abroad at http://www.genuki.org.uk/ab/index.html

Good luck!

Ritchie Family

sarring — 2012-02-07 17:35:24Z

Colour Sgt. Maj. Sgt. Alfred J. Ritchie married Ellen Lovejoy, both lived in Portsmouth, Portsea Island. Thye had a son Thomas George Richie who married Charlotte May Vause Wilson in and they had a son Leonard Houghton Ritchie. They lived in the Sussex-Kent-Blackheath areas in England. We would like to have the family information for any of the listed above. We have some dates aand births but not the places they are buried. We think Len is buried in Chichester and some of the family may be in Bognor Regis.
Thank you for taking time to read our post. We are in the USA and it is hard to find the information from here.

James H Ritchie

ros1413 — 2012-02-07 06:05:25Z

Hello, I am searching descendenta from the marriage of Lavena Hector who married James H Ritchie at Armidale, NSW Australia in 1897.
Lavena or Lavenia was born in Toowoomba or Warwick Qld in 1874. Her parents were Michael Hector and mother Mary Ann Attwell.
Thank You
Ros

Re: Ritchie family

DArthurNZ — 2012-02-04 21:56:23Z

The daughter born 18 Jan 1851 was Celina. Robert and Eliza had John, Celina, Emma, Mary, and Alfred.
John married Elizabeth and had Catherine, John (also middle name Jermyn), David, and Jessie (the first John Jermyn Ritchie b1849 was my great great grandfather). Like to hear from anyone researching this group of people

William Ritchie married to Catherine Isabella Kennedy

robanddebritchie — 2012-01-30 17:05:18Z

William Ritchie born Oct. 10, 1859 Married to Catherine Isabella Kennedy lived in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada. On William's death certificate his father is listed as Samel (or Samuel) Ritchie from Ireland and his wife is listed as Ann Rabb from Scotland. By any chance is anyone looking for them?
We have hit a Ritchie brick wall.
Thanks for your time and assistance
Deb

Re: Catherine Ritchie Smith

karetec — 2012-01-15 04:17:08Z

Hello,
We are related to the Ritchie family you are researching. Would love to contact you and collaborate. I looked on the trees and could not find a gannyx8. Looking forward to hearing from you

Re: Ritchies in Virginia

MARGARETLSMITH — 2012-01-06 13:36:07Z

Thank you! This is a collateral line for me (or rather, for my husband), but I try to follow those as well as direct lines, because you never know which descendants might have information!
I appreciate the correction on Susan Banks Ritchie's death date, and on the husband and family of Margaret Ritchie. Some years ago I visited Petersburg with my husband and mother-in-law, for a Smith family reunion, and we went to the Blandford cemetery, but I didn't see those headstones.
Do you have the inscription from Robert Ritchie's headstone, too?
The memorial stone for the Ritchie family in the kirkyard in Stevenston, Ayrshire, is wonderful, listing several generations (going back to James Ritchie and Susan Niven). Too bad that tradition didn't continue here in America!
Again, thank you!
Margaret Lindsey Smith, mlsmith67@q.com

Re: Ritchies in Virginia

EleanorHT — 2012-01-06 01:05:25Z

My name is Eleanor Harwelll Thomsen and I am a great great granddaughter of Susan and Robert Ritchie. The following is some of the information that I have.

Susan's parents, Thomas and Margaret Banks, came to Virginia in 1820 from Scotland. This is on Thomas' headstone in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. He was born in 1784 and died in 1853. Susan's headstone, also in Blandford Cemetery, reads as follows: Susan Ritchie Banks, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Banks, wife of Robert Ritchie II, born in Dinwiddie County, March 13, 1822, died March 31, 1899. (Please note that she did not died in 1870.)
Susan and Robert's children were William B., Margaret Banks, and Robert. Margaret married Thomas Jefferson Harwell; their son, Samuel Banks Harwell was father of my father, Robert.

According to the US Census, Susan is listed for 1859, 1860, and 1880 but not 1870. Robert is listed in 1870 but not in 1880. I have not been successful in finding out when he died but I assume it was between 1870 and 1880.

I grew up in Petersburg, VA, just outside of Dinwiddie Co. but now live in Sandwich IL. Please contact me if you want any further information.

Ritchie family in NC

ritchieron001 — 2011-12-16 06:09:18Z

I am interested if anyone 1 may have information on Ritchies in the NC region.

Re: Scottish Ritchies

TerryBallantine51 — 2011-12-13 17:55:58Z

While this is a long shot, would you have any record of a Mary Ritchie who married a Jamie (Mc)Shannon; daughter was Mary (Mc)Shannon (1770-1860) who married John Ballantine (1761-1833)?
Thanks for checking -

Cheers,
Terry

Re: Scottish Ritchies

philscarfebeckett — 2011-12-04 21:20:06Z

to Andy Ritchie

Only 11 years or so late, but I only just saw your message about Edwin ("Ted") Gladstone Ritchie, my grandfather. Darroch Duncan was his brother and my great-uncle. The last surviving child of Ted's marriage to Agnes Milner was my mother Joan, who died recently.

Would like to get in touch if you ever see this mail. My cousin has put together a lot of the family history.

regards
Phil Scarfe

William George Ritchie of Ontario and Saskatchewan, Canada; Hamtramck, MI; Detroit, MI

debraden1984 — 2011-11-22 02:27:03Z

I'm searching for information on my GG-Grandmother's fourth husband, William George Ritchie. I believe he was born around 1893 in Ontario, Canada. His family lived for some time in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. William married my GG-grandmother, Matilda Duncombe nee Olsen, abt 1928. They lived in Hamtramck, MI. The State of Michigan doesn't have a marriage record for them in 1927 or 1928, but they are listed as living together with the last name of Ritchie in Hamtramck in the Detroit Area Directory of 1928/1929. I am looking into whether they may have married in Toledo, OH. If anyone has any information that you think will help, I'd love to connect.

Re: Steamboat Captain on Miss. River

jcgraves1962 — 2011-11-20 13:29:07Z

Around 1980 I hired on as a green deckhand for what I remember as to be Custom Marine Service.Man name of Capt. John Ritchie was who I reported to. Seemed like he had a daughter steering the boat named Martha also a son named Charlie with his company.May not be the same family.What an adventure that Capt. John took me on,I still tell the stories of the upper ohio and the warrior.Jeff Graves

Re: Coal mining Ritchies

auddie21 — 2011-11-15 21:35:52Z

Actually John William Did not go to California, he lived in Frostburg,Maryland and Had three children, Leonard Ritchie, Elaine Ritchie and Earl William Ritchie. Leonard passed away in 1993, my ggrandfather Earl passed away in 1970 and Elaine passed away this past year.

Re: Coal mining Ritchies

auddie21 — 2011-11-15 20:58:19Z

I just wanted to say thank you for posting this information. My family lives in Frostburg maryland, and my great Grandfather is Earl William Ritchie (from midlothian Maryland) his father is John William Ritchie. I checked the birth dates and date of death and they all match up. Unfortunately my great grandfather passed when my mom was five years old so she didn't know very much about his family, so this information that you passed on is very helpful. Thank you again-autumn Ritchie

Re: father

blondie4091 — 2011-11-06 03:19:27Z

I'm not related but, it's apparent you need help. I'm curious why you posted on the Ritchie surname page?
What year was the last time you saw your father & how old were you? Did he pass away? If so, was it in MS?

Robert RITCHIE born c1819 Kege Aberdeenshire

Trena_Heater — 2011-10-13 04:50:53Z

Seeking conformation of following descendancy which others have in their trees:

Robert RITCHIE born c1819 Kege Aberdeenshire - died 9 April 1899 Enzie Banffs.

Married Rathven Banffs 4 Sept 1841 to Helen DAWSON born c1821.

Son James RITCHIE born c1840 Banffs wed Jane CURRIE born c1845 Banffs

Jane was the daughter of William CURRIE & Jane JOHNSTON

Daughter of James & Jane - Annie RITCHIE b1862 Banffs married 1892 Banffs to John REIDFORD b1868 Banffs.

From my own research & that of a 4C, the only things I'm positive of are the RITCHIE/REIDFORD marriage - my great-grandparents. Annie's parents were listed as James RITCHIE & Jane DONALDSON on thir marriage registration.

Did Jane CURRIE marry twice? If she is Annie's mother, Jane would have been only 17y old at the time.

Any help very much appreciated.

Toni

Re: Ritchie's in Oklahoma

kritchie82 — 2011-10-06 02:32:32Z

Garland and Birdie were my great-grandparents. John C "JC" is my grandpa. He married Norma Brink of Elkins,AR. Their son John Chris is my dad. My name is John Kyle.

father

satanna — 2011-09-11 00:05:29Z

my father's name was cb levrette....don't know if i'm spelling it right.....he lived n louise mississippi...i was very little,the last time i saw him....is there any one out there 2 help me.....

Re: Steamboat Captain on Miss. River

charlieritchie9 — 2011-09-08 22:00:32Z

Who is your friend in Paducah?
There is no other family in Paducah named RITCHIE except mine and we are all river people.

Re: Captain Ritchie

charlieritchie9 — 2011-09-08 21:57:28Z

That should have read 1984-1988 on my tenure on the steamboats.
Sorry

Re: Captain Ritchie

charlieritchie9 — 2011-09-08 21:56:26Z

I am Captain Charlie Ritchie
I was in fact, Captain of teh Steamer Mississippi Queen.
My father was captain John Baptist Ritchie and my mother was Peggy Beatrice Traughber Ritchie. We are all from Paducah, KY. My cell is 270-925-9393 email is charlieritchie9@yahoo.com
I was Captain from 12984 -1988
My father worked there as well.
His father was Phillip Wayne Ritchie

Ritchie-Mississippi

vickimde — 2011-09-06 23:50:17Z

I am looking for information on my gg grandmother..Minerva Ritchie (b abt 1848 in Miss, died shortly after 1875) Married to John T Howington. Think her parents were David and Lydia Ritchie. Does anyone have these folks in your information? I would greatly appreciate help with identifying and gathering information on this line.
Thank you so much,
Vicki
b6670@aol.com

Ann Ritchie/James Struth/Robertson MOnument Pic from Kinross

clddbd — 2011-08-22 04:02:15Z

In July 2011 I visited THe Church of Scotland-Kinross Parish and took this picutre. I hope someone finds it to be meaningful to their family.
Cheryl

Re: Harry Wallace Ritchie

dklart — 2011-08-12 21:44:05Z

I'm attaching the record as it appears. I suggest you google the county Gaston, North Carolina Vital Records and see what the site says about obtaining vital records, the county clerk is the go to for the these. They also might be held on a state level. I'm not an expert in NC records, every US state has it's own method, but info of how to obtain a record can usually be found on the State or County government website.

I searched around for both a Harry and Margaret in the Public records db's on ACOM in North Carolina, there are several for each. I did see an obit for a Harry D Ritchie in Gastonia, Gaston, NC. He had been remarried, no mention of his previous wife, this could be the same one as the one divorced. He was born in North Carolina, according to the obit, so not yours, but could be the one that divorced.

If they immigrated to the US, they would have probably been naturalized, they couldn't stay indefinitely without going though that process. I didn't see any index record for a Harry Ritchie in NC or any nearby State being naturalized.

Re: Harry Wallace Ritchie

ukrikki06 — 2011-08-12 17:00:12Z

Thank you for that information, I am off work for a few days now so will be able to do a bit more digging. Really appreciate your help :)
Erica

Re: Harry Wallace Ritchie

ukrikki06 — 2011-08-12 04:00:58Z

Thank you for that information, had a look at the sites you suggested but nothing :(
On the divorce records is there a record number I could possibly use to get a copy of the original divorce document?

Re: Harry Wallace Ritchie

dklart — 2011-08-11 13:35:25Z

There's not much to be gleaned from the record, it's actually an index record transcription. Dated 14 Feb 1974, Gaston, North Carolina.

There are numerous sites to snoop around for data on living people in the US, veromi.com, spokeo.com are a couple.

Harry Wallace Ritchie

ukrikki06 — 2011-08-10 10:15:20Z

I am trying to find my uncle who was last heard of in London UK. I found his marriage certificate to Margaret Claire Himmler 29th January 1966 Kensington, Earls Court, London. My Uncle was born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia about 1932 last seen when he left age 21 to travel europe! Margaret Himmler I think was born in Australia arrived in UK according to shipping records. All leads in the UK have gone cold, I have come across a divorce of Harry Ritchie and Margaret Ritchie,in Gaston, North Carolina. Unfortunaly I am unable to see the records and was hoping a member in the USA could possibly look at the records and pass along dates to me.
Thank you for your time
Erica

William Ritchied 1848..Monument pic from Scotland

clddbd — 2011-07-15 19:24:56Z

Today I was at Kirkliston Church in Kirkliston Scotland and took this picture. I hope someone finds this monument meaningful to their family.

Cheryl

Re: Ritchie Reunion

dklart — 2011-07-13 21:50:48Z

Ken,

Thanks for posting the details about your family reunion. This confirms the ancestors in your post, and the ancestors in my post, were not related.

Re: Ritchie Reunion

dklart — 2011-07-13 21:49:25Z

Julie,

The Royalton Ritchie are not a branch of the Bear Creek Ritchie, and vis-verse. Perhaps the reunion poster, KennethLindsaySchaub, will post more details about the origins of this Ritchie renuion line.

My intention isn't to spoil reunion fun. I hope sharing my discoveries helps other Ritchie researchers sort out their lineage. A shared surname doesn't necessarily mean there's shared lineage.

In regard to William Ritchie (b 1844) and Lillian Neice (b 1845):

I discovered that William Ritchie was born and baptized as Guillaume Richer, in Montreal. His name was Anglicized as William Ritchie. I've trace his lineage back 9 generations to France. Lillian Neice was baptized as Marie Eulalie Joly in Montreal. Her family Anglicized their surname Joly as Nice. Her ancestry traces back to France as well. Fun fact, I found Lillian descended from the same Richer line as her husband.

William Ritchie was the only member of his family to immigrate to the US. He had 13 brothers and sisters, they all remained in Canada, as did his parents.

I have mounted a mini-tree on rootsweb.com to show the ancestry of William Ritchie. It also has a list of William and Lillian's children. You can find it by going to the World Connect Project page, and entering the database name "wiscandeu",(without the quote marks) in the *jump to a specific database* bar.

Elizabeth Ritchie Nicholas County, Kentucky

Machellebell15 — 2011-06-24 18:20:56Z

I am looking for the birth parents of Elizabeth Ritchie born 1898 that married Henry Livingood. If anyone has any information please let me know. My email address is machellebell@yahoo.com