Helen (Kennedy) Richter (1869 - 1905)

Born 1869 in Oxley, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Alfred William (Richter) Ritchie — married 25 Mar 1902 in Baptist Manse, Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia

Died 22 May 1905 at about age 36 in Katanning, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

Helen was born in 1869. She is the daughter of George Whitelaw Kennedy and Jeanie Jack. .^[1]

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MARRIAGE. 25 Mar 1902, Baptist Manse, Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 25 Mar 1902, Alfred William Richter, son of August Richter & Juliane Caroline Georgine (Schmidt) Richter

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1978/1902

Family Name RICHTER

Given Names Alfred William

Family Name of Spouse KENNEDY

Given Names of Spouse Helen

Place of marriage Narrogin

WEDDING REPORT. A quiet wedding took place at the Baptist Manse, Narrogin, on Tuesday, March 25, between Miss Helen Kennedy, daughter of the late George Whitelaw and Jeannie Rankine Kennedy, of Oxley, Victoria, and Alfred William Richter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richter, of Katanning, late of South Australia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Kennedy, brother of the bride. The bride was attired in cream Beagaline, trimmed with cream merveilleux, guipure insertion and chiffon. The customary wreath and veil completed a neat and pretty costume. The bridesmaid was Miss S. A. Ranford, daughter of Mr. H. S. Ranford, of Katanning, who was dressed in pearl grey cashmere, trimmed with white silk and tucks. Mr. J. Barkley acted as best man. The bride's travelling dress was a navy serge coat and skirt, with white silk tucked vest : hat to match. The bridal couple left by the afternoon train for Perth, en.route to Bunbury, where their honeymoon is to be spent. The bridegroom's gift to tho bride was a beautiful gold watch. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a set of gold links and a Bible. Many other valuable presents were received, including gifts from other States.

Children:

(1) Edward Bruce (Richter) Ritchie, b. 5 Feb 1903, d. 24 Dec 1988, m. 1928, Vera May Moore, daughter of Frederick Charles Moore & Mary (Meek) Moore

(2) Marjorie Helen (Richter) Ritchie, b. 22 May 1905, d. 12 Mar 1984, m. 1933, Ernest Thompson Douglas, son of Thompson Douglas & Ada Louisa (Till) Douglas

DEATH. 22 May 1905, Katanning, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #1370/1905

Family Name RICHTER

Given Names Helen

Father Robert KENNEDY

Mother Jeanie Rankine JACK

Place of death Katanning

Age 26

BURIAL. Katanning Cemetery, Katanning, Katanning Shire, Western Australia, Australia

Helen Kennedy Richter

BIRTH 1879, Oxley, Wangaratta Rural City, Victoria, Australia

DEATH 22 May 1905 (aged 25–26), Katanning, Katanning Shire, Western Australia, Australia

MEMORIAL ID 204146743

Death of Spouse: 8 Apr 1955, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Sources

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   Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 • Retrieved 01 Feb 2016

   Name: Helen Kennedy • Birth Date: Abt 1869 • Birth Place: Oxley, Victoria • Registration Year: 1869 • Registration Place: Victoria, Australia •

   • Father: George Whitelaw Kennedy •
   • Mother: Jane Rankin Jack

   Registration Number: 18245

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1978/1902

• Wedding Report: Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Sat 5 Apr 1902, Page 51: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33216385

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #1370/1905

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204146743/helen-richter