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Elizabeth Ritchie 1775 – 1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1775

Birth Location: Fettercairn, mearns

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland

Father: John Ritchie

Mother: Margaret Dall

Spouse(s): Alexander Hershell

Children(s): David Hersel, Ann HERSCHELL, Isabella Herschell, James Herschell, Alexander (Hershell), Richard Herschell, John HERSCHELL, Helen Herschell, Allan Herschell, William Herschell, Colton Herschell

The story of Elizabeth Ritchie began in 1775 in Fettercairn, mearns. In 1841, Elizabeth Ritchie resided in Brechin, Angus, Scotland. Elizabeth Ritchie married Alexander Hershell, and had children including David HERSCHELL or Hersel, Ann HERSCHELL, Isabella Herschell, James Herschell, Alexander Herschell (Hershell), Richard Herschell, John HERSCHELL, Helen Herschell, Allan Herschell, William Herschell, Colton Herschell. Elizabeth Ritchie passed away in 1865 in Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Ritchie began in 1775 in Fettercairn, mearns.
  • In 1841, Elizabeth Ritchie resided in Brechin, Angus, Scotland.
  • Elizabeth Ritchie married Alexander Hershell, and had children including David HERSCHELL or Hersel, Ann HERSCHELL, Isabella Herschell, James Herschell, Alexander Herschell (Hershell), Richard Herschell, John HERSCHELL, Helen Herschell, Allan Herschell, William Herschell, Colton Herschell.
  • Elizabeth Ritchie passed away in 1865 in Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ritchie
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Dall
1738 –
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Alexander Hershell
1775 – 1841
Birth Location: Arbroath, Angus, , Scotland
AH

Children(s)

David Hersel
1803 – 1869
Birth Location: Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
DH
Ann HERSCHELL
1804 – 1893
Birth Location: Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
AH
Isabella Herschell
1806 – 1881
Birth Location: Colliston, Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
IH
James Herschell
1808 – 1894
Birth Location: Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
JH
Alexander (Hershell)
1810 – 1867
Birth Location: Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
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Richard Herschell
1811 – 1901
Birth Location: Arbroath, Angus, , Scotland
RH
John HERSCHELL
1813 – 1894
Birth Location: Forfar, Arbroath, Scotland
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Helen Herschell
1814 – 1871
Birth Location: St Vigeans Angus Scotland
HH
Allan Herschell
1819 – 1885
Birth Location: St Vigeans Angus Scotland
AH
William Herschell
1820 – 1894
Birth Location: Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
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Colton Herschell
1824 – 1903
Birth Location: Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
CH

Elizabeth Ritchie's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Ritchie
1775 – 1865
Birth Place: Fettercairn, mearns
Parents
John Ritchie
Margaret Dall
1738 –
Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Ritchie's Descendants

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Elizabeth Ritchie (2 Apr 1775 – 1865) m. Alexander Hershell (3 March 1775 – 1 January 1841)
  1. 1. David (HERSCHELL or) Hersel (28 June 1803 – 13th March 1869)
  2. 2. Ann HERSCHELL (30 September 1804 – 26 Feb 1893)
  3. 3. Isabella Herschell (2 Aug 1806 – 21 May 1881)
  4. 4. James Herschell (1 May 1808 – 24 February 1894)
  5. 5. Alexander (Herschell) (Hershell) (9 January 1810 – 26 Nov 1867)
  6. 6. Richard Herschell (7 Nov 1811 – 29 Nov 1901)
  7. 7. John HERSCHELL (23 February 1813 – 30 APR 1894) m. Janet Christie (01 Aug 1809 – aft 1880)
    1. 1. Elizabeth Hershell (July 1834 – 22 Oct 1890)
    2. 2. James Herschell (1836 – 1902)
    3. 3. William Herschell (abt 1837 – ABT 1910)
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Herschell (06 Apr 1838 – 16 Apr 1924)
    5. 5. Richard Herschell (02 Apr 1840 – 23 March 1915)
    6. 6. Isabella Herschell (abt 1843 – 22 Oct 1890)
    7. 7. Alexander Herschell (28 Jul 1844 – Jun 1931)
    8. 8. David Herschell (28 Jul 1844 – 1929)
    9. 9. George (Christian) Herschell (2 dic 1848 – about 1902) m. Charlotte (Bentley) Wilson (Jan 1866 – 26 April 1943)
      1. 1. Jessie (Christie) Herschell (03 Jun 1883 – 01 JUN 1906)
      2. 2. James (Wilson "Jimmie") Herschell (23 Jan 1883 – 4 Jun 1939) m. Bessie Mowitz (abt 1888 – Mar 1983)
        1. 1. Onnolee (E.) Herschell (abt 1912 – )
        2. 2. Wilson (J) Heschell (abt 1922 – )
      3. 3. Walter (George) Herschell (17 May 1888 – 22 May 1956) m. Louise (Elizabeth) Scheld (abt 1891 – 14 March 1969)
      4. 4. Mary (Esther) Herschell (abt 1889 – June 1955) m. Daniel (Francis Mc) Carthy (abt 1883 – 17 Mar 1920) m. George (Albert) Watters (abt 1889 – 3 September 1958)
        1. 1. Charlotte (Bentley) McCarthy (31 May 1911 – Aug 1984) m. Frank (Victor) Farver (abt 1911 – Nov 1971)
        2. 2. Jane (Lenore) McCarthy (abt 1913 – Aug 1989) m. Erving (S) Young (abt 1913 – 13 Jan 1965)
        3. 3. George ("Bud" Herschell) McCarthy (28 Nov 1914 – 17 Nov 1979) m. Catherine (Kay A.) Noel
        4. 4. Clarence (Albert) Watters (abt 1923 – 8 June 2014) m. Marilyn (Jane) Wasley (24 January 1927 – 28 September 2013)
    10. 10. Matilda (Thomson) Herschell (02 Dec 1848 – )
    11. 11. John (Todd) Herschell (abt 1849 – 26 June 1914)
    12. 12. Clementina Herschell (abt 1849 – )
    13. 13. Allan (Ataraxes Todd) Herschell (27th April 1850 – 4 October 1927) m. Ida (Mathilda) Spillman (Oct 1859 – 1949)
      1. 1. Beulah (Corinda) Herschell (1 JAN 1884 – SEP 1982) m. Leon (Evans) Banks (16 Feb 1878 – Abt. Mar 1964)
        1. 1. Barbara Banks (1912 – 30 Oct 2002)
        2. 2. Louise Banks (30 Dec 1914 – 06 Apr 1980)
        3. 3. Betty Banks (abt 1925 – )
    14. 14. Agnes (Kidd) Herschell (01 Sep 1854 – 1 October 1927)
    15. 15. Elizabeth Hershell (July 1834 – )
    16. 16. Alexander Herschell (abt 1855 – )
    17. 17. Angnes Hershel (Abt 1862 – )
  8. 8. Helen Herschell (19 July 1814 – after 1871)
  9. 9. Allan Herschell (18 March 1819 – 13 Oct 1885)
  10. 10. William Herschell (7 November 1820 – 1894)
  11. 11. Colton Herschell (11 September 1824 – 4 Sep 1903)

Elizabeth Ritchie's Timeline

5 Records

1775
2 Apr 1775
Birth of Elizabeth Ritchie in Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland
Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland
1775
2 Apr 1775
Birth of Elizabeth Ritchie in Fettercairn, mearns
Fettercairn, mearns
1841
1841
Age 66
Elizabeth Ritchie resided here in Brechin, Angus, Scotland
Brechin, Angus, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 76
Elizabeth Ritchie resided here in Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland
Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland
1865
1865
Age 90
Death of Elizabeth Ritchie in Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland
Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1775
    Event Place: Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1775
    Event Place: Fettercairn, mearns

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Brechin, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Brechin; ED: 7; Page: 1; Line: 860; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Inverkeilor; ED: 5; Page: 10; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1851_65; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Friockheim, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index, 1300s-Current
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