James Ritchey 1787–1847
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Ritchey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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
The story of James Ritchey began in 1787 in Wheatfield, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. James Ritchey passed away in 1847 in Henry, Iowa, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Ritchey
This ancestor line traces from Gatacre, Claverley, Shropshire, England (1450) to Wheatfield, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States (1787) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Ritchey (1787–1847) was born in Wheatfield, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Henry, Iowa, United States. 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.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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James Ritchey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record