Edward Ritch 1841–1924
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Ritch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Edward Ritch was born in 1841 in Deerness, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of margaret wick. In 1851, Edward Ritch resided in Orkney, Scotland. Edward Ritch married isabella hourie, and had children including alexander ritch, alfred liddle ritch, andrew ritch, ann hourie ritch, david ritch, edward ned ritch, elizabeth lilly garrick ritch, henry scott ritch, james tulloch ritch, jemima jane ritch, john ritch, margaret ritch, peter sinclair ritch, robert ritch, william ritch. Edward Ritch passed away in 1924 in Deerness, Orkney, Scotland.
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1Census 1871 Scotland Census
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2Census 1891 Scotland Census
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3Census 1901 Scotland Census
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4Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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5Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Ritch
This ancestor line traces from Deerness, Orkney, Scotland (1805) to Deerness, Orkney, Scotland (1841) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edward Ritch (1841–1924) was born in Deerness, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Deerness, Orkney, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Edward Ritch's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record