Location: New South Wales, Australia
Surname/tag: Ritchie
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WILLIAM RITCHIE (i) (1806-1881) was born 1806 in Paisley Renfrewshire Scotland, and died 27 Feb 1881 in Mudgee NSW. He married JANET SMITH. She was born 1810 in Kilmanis Ayrshire Scotland, and died 1842 in Windsor NSW ???.
Notes for WILLIAM RITCHIE (i) :
Ritchie William freehold McDonalds Creek Mudgee 1870 E.Roll
Ritchie William farmer - Cullenbone 1875 GPO
Ritchie William freehold McDonalds Creek Mudgee 1878 E.Roll
Ritchie (as Richie) William farmer McDonalds Creek. Mudgee 1875 GPO
Cudgegong rb
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek house farm 66a2r 1860 1872 & 1873
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek house, farm 87a1r 1861
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek house, farm 88a 1863
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek land 20a 1863 to 1877
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek house 68a 1864 to 1877
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek house, land 40a & 46a1875 to 77
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek house, land 133a1r 1878 to 1881 (when he died) maybe Wm jnr is now the owner
Ritchie William still owner McDonald Creek house 133a1r 1888 to 1900
Ritchie William owner McDonald Creek fenced land 83a2r 1898
More About WILLIAM RITCHIE (i): Arrival In Australia: 1841, possible 'Herald' William 35, Abbey Paisley carpenter Presb son of Wm & Janet , wife Janet 31 Kilmanis Ayrshire house servant Presb dau James & Mary Smith William 7 & James 5
- Children of WILLIAM RITCHIE (i) and JANET SMITH are:
- WILLIAM RITCHIE (ii), b. 14 Feb 1834, Paisley Renfrewshire Scotland; d. 21 Apr 1911, Adelong NSW.
- JAMES RITCHIE, b. 1837, Paisley Renfrewshire Scotland; d. 16 Aug 1915, Mudgee NSW.
WILLIAM RITCHIE (ii) was born 14 Feb 1834 in Paisley Renfrewshire Scotland, and died 21 Apr 1911 in Adelong NSW. He married MARIA WILLIAMS 15 Dec 1864 in Tumut. She was born 1847 in Campbelltown NSW, and died 13 May 1929.
Notes for WILLIAM RITCHIE (ii): (this according to rootsweb)
25/4/1911 Gundagai Tumut Adelong Times
OBITUARY. Mr. William Ritchie.
Mr. William Ritchie, a very old and well-known resident of Adelong, died on Friday night at his residence ' Campsie,' at the age of 77 years. The cause of death was senile decay. All the members of his family were able to be present at the deceased's deathbed. The late Mr. Ritchie, engineer and quartz machinist, was born on Feb. 14th, 1834, at Paisley, Scotland, and had been a resident of Adelong since 1859. When a boy about seven years of age, He accompanied his parents to this colony, settling at Windsor, where he was educated. In 1850 he became apprenticed to Messrs. G. Russell and Co., of Sydney, with whom he learnt his trade. In 1852 he erected flour milling machinery at West Maitland, and afterwards at Bathurst and Melbourne. In 1858 he visited the Port Curtis gold rush in Queensland, but the venture proving a failure he returned to Sydney, and followed his trade in the metropolis. Whilst in Sydney he was offered the position of 'night charge ' of the first crushing battery erected in Adelong ; this he accepted, and it is from this point of his life that his experience as a manufacturer of quartz crushing machinery begins. Subsequently he purchased a share in the plant alluded to, and went actively into mining operations, assisting materially in developing the resources of the district. He visited the Snowy River rush and on his return purchased a share in the Reefers water power battery stampers and amalgamating machinery, having for his partner Mr Wilson. Messrs. Wilson and Ritchie's battery has 15 head of stampers equal to 50 horse power, and possesses all the latest appliances for gold saving, etc. Since its erection it has passed through great quantities of quartz for the public, and must have extracted tons of gold, which fact in itself speaks volumes for the excellence of the system pursued and the confidence reposed in the firm. On the death of Mr. Wilson, his partner, some 13 years ago, Mr. Ritchie purchased the Reefer battery as well as other property belonging to his deceased partner, which included the handsome residence ' Campsie,' where Mr. Ritchie and family resided. In 1864 Mr. Ritchie married the eldest daughter of the late Mr. William Williams (who lived to the great age of 102 years) by whom he has three sons and three daughters, Messrs. W. J. and J. E. Ritchie, Adelong ; and W. C. Ritchie, Albury; Mrs. C. F. Yates, West Maitland; Misses Isabel (Tibby) and Hilda Ritchie, Adelong. His wife survives him. The deceased was one of the oldest members of the Adelong Loyal Golden Age Lodge of Manchester Unity Oddfellows, being one of the founders in 1862. He was also a life member of the School of Arts, as well as an active and liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church. During a visit of the Grand Lodge and District Officers of Oddfellows in August, 1907, together with the members of the Adelong Lodge, they visited the late Mr. Ritchie at his home, and presented him with a handsome framed illuminated address from the members of the Adelong Lodge. During the late Mr. Ritchie's career as an Oddfellow he has discharged each and every obligation without ever claiming a penny from its sick funds. Of late owing to declining years, he was forced to give up active management of the Reefer battery which he handed over to his son. He was a very enthusiastic mining speculator, and of late years always enjoyed to have a chat with anyone of mining knowledge. He owned many valuable buildings in the main business portion of Adelong. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., and was one of the largest ever seen in Adelong. Prior to the funeral a short service was held at 'Campsie ' by the Rev. R. E. Davies, in the presence of all the members of the deceased's family, and relatives. The coffin was carried from the house to the hearse by Messrs. William, John, and Walter Ritchie (sons), and Messrs. E. W. Tillott (Adelong), C. C. Worner (Gundagai), and C. Morrow (Tumut). The hearse was preceded by a large body of Oddfellows' in draped regalia. The coffin was carried from the hearse to the grave by six Past Grands of the Loyal Golden Age Lodge, the members of the Lodge forming up on both sides of the path from the gate to the grave. The funeral service was read by the Rev. R. E. Davies, according to Presbyterian rites. After the church service the Oddfellows' service was read by the N.G. of the Adelong Lodge, Bro. Cox. At the close Mr. Davies said that he intended to hold a memorial service that day two weeks at Adelong, at 3 p.m. The service being ended the members of the Lodge reversed procession and marched back to the hall.
- Children of WILLIAM RITCHIE (ii) and MARIA WILLIAMS are:
- WILLIAM JAMES RITCHIE (iii), b. 12 May 1866, Adelong NSW; d. 07 Jan 1944, Manly NSW.
- JANE E RITCHIE, b. 1868, Adelong NSW; d. 1875, Adelong NSW.
- EDITH AGNES RITCHIE, b. 1870, Adelong NSW.
- JAMES ROBERT RITCHIE, b. 1873, Adelong NSW; d. 1875, Adelong NSW.
- JOHN EDWARD RITCHIE, b. 1875, Adelong NSW.
- ISABELLA CAROLINE RITCHIE, b. 1880, Adelong NSW.
- WALTER CHARLES RITCHIE, b. 1883, Adelong NSW; d. 1958; m. VERA F GROVES; b. 1888.
- LAURA H RITCHIE, b. 1886, Adelong NSW.
- MARIA J RITCHIE, b. 1898 (sic - clearly a typographical error), Adelong NSW; d. 1879, Adelong NSW.
- ROWLAND R RITCHIE, b. 1888, Adelong NSW; d. 1898, Adelong NSW.
JAMES RITCHIE was born 1837 in Paisley Renfrewshire Scotland, and died 16 Aug 1915 in Mudgee NSW. He married REBECCA ANN COMER 1882 in Mudgee, daughter of EDWARD COMER and ANN O'RAFFERTY. She was born 1859 in Maitland NSW, and died 05 Sep 1901 in Mudgee NSW.
Notes for JAMES RITCHIE:
19/8/1915 MG On Monday last the death occurred at his residence, McDonald'sCreek, of Mr. James Ritchie, aged78 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.
21/8/1915 Evening news Ritchie. James a native of Paisley, Scotland who arrived in NSW in 1841. He was a Mudgee district pioneer.
Men of Mark c1889 Ritchie, James, was born in Paisley Scotland in 1837. On completing his education in his native town he left for the colonies and on his arrival in Sydney worked for some time as a farm servant and then went to various diggings where he remained for fifteen years, he then bought his present farm at McDonalds Creek which is under cultivation.
Ritchie James residence McDonalds Creek Mudgee 1870 E.Roll
Ritchie James residence McDonalds Creek Mudgee 1878 E.Roll
Ritchie James McDonald Creek Mudgee 80ac 7 horses 8 cattle 1884 AgCen
Ritchie James - - - 1888 men of mark
Ritchie James farmer McDonalds Creek Collingwood 1903 E.Roll
Ritchie James farmer McDonalds Creek Mudgee 1913 E.Roll
Cudgegong rb
Ritchie James owner Cullenbone/McDonalds CK house, land 133a1r 1884 & 1902 & 33
(this land in name of William Ritchie 1874 to 1900s)
Ritchie James owner McDonald Creek f.land 83a 1903 & 1903
More About REBECCA ANN COMER: Burial: With mother Ann Comer
- Children of JAMES RITCHIE and REBECCA ANN COMER are:
- i. ANN JANE RITCHIE, b. 1884, Mudgee NSW.
- ii. MARY RITCHIE, b. 1886, Mudgee NSW.
- iii. GIRL RITCHIE, b. 1888, Mudgee NSW; d. 1888, Mudgee NSW.
- iv. ELIZABETH MAUD RITCHIE, b. 1889, Mudgee NSW; d. 1963, Marrickville NSW.
- v. EMILY IDA RITCHIE, b. 09 Jul 1891, Mudgee NSW; d. 22 Nov 1966, Bankstown NSW.
- vi. GIRL RITCHIE, b. 1894, Mudgee NSW; d. 1894, Mudgee NSW.
WILLIAM JAMES RITCHIE (iii) was born 12 May 1866 in Adelong NSW, and died 07 Jan 1944 in Manly NSW. He married MALINDA JANE SMITH. She was born 1875, and died 25 Jun 1956.
Notes for WILLIAM JAMES RITCHIE (iii): 21/5/1866 RITCHIE—At Victoria Reef, Adelong, on the 12th May, Mrs. William Ritchie, of a son
- Children of WILLIAM JAMES RITCHIE (iii) and MALINDA JANE SMITH are:
- i. ALMA LYNN RITCHIE, b. 1898; d. 02 Feb 1968.
- ii. WILLIAM ROY RITCHIE, b. 1901.
- iii. DOROTHY MAY RITCHIE, b. 1904.
- iv. RONALD JAMES POWELL RITCHIE, b. 19 Jan 1911.
- v. MALINDA JEAN RITCHIE, b. 1912; d. 25 Sep 1987.
- vi. ERIC WHITBY RITCHIE, b. 22 Oct 1913; d. 20 Dec 1943.
EMILY IDA RITCHIE was born 09 Jul 1891 in Mudgee NSW, and died 22 Nov 1966 in Bankstown NSW. She married WILLIAM JAMES ELIJAH RAYNER 1916 in Mudgee, son of WILLIAM RAYNER and MARY HARVEY. He was born 12 Feb 1892 in Mudgee NSW, and died 09 Jan 1924 in Mudgee NSW.
Death notice Morning Herald 29NOV1966: RAYNER Emily Ida 28NOV1966 Death late of Revesby Sydney
Notes for EMILY IDA RITCHIE:
Ritchie Emily Ida dom duties McDonalds Creek Mudgee 1913 E.Roll
10/1/1924 MG: YOUNG MAN'S DEMISE
The sad death of William Rayner of West End, Mudgee, took place in a private hospital on Tuesday from quinsy. The deceased only entered hospital the day previously, and it was not anticipated that there was any immediate danger. It is understood there was a breakage inside the neck and the patient choked. Deceased, who was 32 years of age, was a married man with a wife and four young Children. He was a son of Mr. William Rayner, of Candinan. and although he lived at West End, he had a property at McDonald's Creek. Burial took place in the Mudgee cemetery yesterday. Mr H. Barton having charge of the arrangements. The Rev. Father Cooney, in the absence of the Rev. Father Flanagan, read the burial service.
Births, Deaths & Marriages NSW
- BIRTHS
- DEATHS
Ritchie | James | 17-Aug | 1915 | 78 | PR | 200 | Mudgee |
Ritchie | Rebecca Ann | 5-Sep | 1901 | 42 | Mudgee | ||
Ritchie | Rebekah | 5-Sep | 1901 | - | RC | 91 | Mudgee |
Ritchie | William | 27-Jan | 1881 | 75 | M.1964 | MP | |
Ritchie | James | 16/08/1915 | 79 | E | 200 | Presbtn |
- Children of EMILY RITCHIE: and WILLIAM RAYNER are:
- i. VERONICA RAYNER, b. 1917, Mudgee NSW.
- ii. JAMES F RAYNER, b. 1918, Mudgee NSW.
- iii. BRUCE PATRICK RAYNER, b. 28 Mar 1923, Mudgee NSW; d. 08 Apr 2000, Mudgee NSW.
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