James Ritchie (1836 - 1915)

Born 27 Dec 1836 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Husband of Rebecca (Comer) Ritchie — married 25 Apr 1882 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 16 Aug 1915 at age 78 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

James was born in 1836. He was the son of William Ritchie and Janet Smith.

William Ritchie arrived in Australia aged 35, a carpenter, aboard the "Herald" in 1841, with ..... sons William and James aged 5. ^[1]

In 1882 he married Rebecca Ann Comer

Births, Deaths & Marriages NSW- MARRIAGE

James married Rebecca Comer (1859 - 1901) in 1882 in Mudgee, New South Wales.^[2]

He passed away in 1915.

Births, Deaths & Marriages NSW-DEATH

DEATH OF AN OLD PIONEER.
On Monday last the death occurred at his residence, McDonald's Creek, of Mr. James Ritchie, aged 78 years and 8 months. Up to a few weeks ago Mr. Ritchie was in good health, but recently met with an accident, being run over by a dray laden with wood. This injured his leg, but, apparently, did no other hurt. On Sunday last he was seized with cramps, and medical attendance was sought. The doctor saw him on Sunday night and again on Monday, but he died soon after the doctor had attended him on Monday.
Mr. Ritchie was a very old resident of McDonald's Creek, and was highly respected by all who know him. The deceased's wife predeceased him about 14 years. His wife was a Miss Comer, of M'Donald's Creek. He leaves four daughters, all of whom are single, they being Jane and Emily, of McDonald's Creek, and Mary and Elizabeth, of Sydney. All were present at the funeral. The deceased was a native of Paisley, Scotland, and came to New South Wales in the year 1841. The remains were buried in the Presbyterian portion of the Mudgee Cemetery, the Rev. T . J. Curtis officiating at the graveside. The deceased was a very worthy old gentleman, and had the respect and affection of all who knew him. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved.
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW) Thu 19 Aug 1915

The death occurred at Mudgee of Mr. James Ritchie, 78, a native of Paisley, Scotland, who arrived in New South Wales in 1841. He was a Mudgee district pioneer.
Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW) Wed 25 Aug 1915

Sources

1. ↑ copied from the bio of his father
2. ↑ NSW BDM Marriage Name: Rebecca Comer Spouse Name: James Ritchie Marriage Date: 1882 Marriage Place: New South Wales Registration Place: Mudgee, New South Wales Registration Year: 1882 Registration Number: 5444

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• Ritchie family info sourced from the Mudgee Historical Society
• Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 05 Apr 2023), Index entry for JAMES RITCHIE and REBECA AN COMER; District: MUDGEE; Registration Number: 5444/1882
• Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 05 Apr 2023), Index entry for RITCHIE JAMES; Parents: WILLIAM & JANE; District: MUDGEE; Registration Number: 13673/1915