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Thomas Ritchey 1802–1848

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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

Born 23 Apr 1802 · Wheatfield, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 12 Feb 1848 · Washington, Iowa, United States
Father Adam Ritchey
Mother Abigail Dill
Siblings Adam Ritchey, Agnes Ritchey, Elizabeth Ritchey, Isabelle Ritchey, James Ritchey, Jane Ritchey, Janett Jane Ritchey, John D Richey, Margaret Ritchey, Martha Ritchey, Matthew Dill Ritchey, Matthew Ritchey

Researchers connected through Thomas Ritchey 1802–1848

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Ritchey 1802–1848

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Ritchey began in 1802 in Wheatfield, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Thomas Ritchey passed away in 1848 in Washington, Iowa, United States.

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Life Timeline

1802
Birth of Thomas Ritchey in Wheatfield, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1848
Death of Thomas Ritchey in Washington, Iowa, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Ritchey

This ancestor line traces from Gatacre, Claverley, Shropshire, England (1450) to Wheatfield, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States (1802) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Ritchey (1802–1848) was born in Wheatfield, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Washington, 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 Thomas 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.

Thomas Ritchey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Ritchey PTP
1802–1848
Wheatfield, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Ritchey's Descendants

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Thomas Ritchey PTP 1802–1848