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William John Ritchie 1911–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1911

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 15 Feb 1970

Death Location: Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada

Father: Robert Ritchie

Mother: Grace Gibberson

Spouse(s): Mary Polosky

Children(s):

The story of William John Ritchie began in 1911 in Ontario. In 1916, William John Ritchie resided in 32, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. In 1921, William John Ritchie resided in 32, Canmer Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Ca. William John Ritchie married Mary Cecelia Polosky, and had children including Angela Ritchie Yacey, Bruce Ritchie, Marlene Ritchie, Norman Guest, Robert Ritchie, William Ritchie. William John Ritchie passed away in 1970 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William John Ritchie began in 1911 in Ontario.
  • In 1916, William John Ritchie resided in 32, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
  • In 1921, William John Ritchie resided in 32, Canmer Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Ca.
  • William John Ritchie married Mary Cecelia Polosky, and had children including Angela Ritchie Yacey, Bruce Ritchie, Marlene Ritchie, Norman Guest, Robert Ritchie, William Ritchie.
  • William John Ritchie passed away in 1970 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

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William Ritchie's Ancestors

Self
William Ritchie
1911–1970
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
Robert George Ritchie
1876–1954
Perth Ontario Canada
Grace (Ethel) Gibberson
1879–
Hastings, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Robert Ritchie
1834–
Canada
Mary Millar
1845–
Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Ritchie
1793–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ritchie
1767–1828
Janet Luke
1776–1856

William Ritchie's Timeline

4 Records

1911
1911
Birth of William John Ritchie in Ontario
Ontario
1916
1916
Age 5
William John Ritchie resided here in 32, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
32, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 10
William John Ritchie resided here in 32, Canmer Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
32, Canmer Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
1970
15 Feb 1970
Age 59
Death of William John Ritchie
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: 32, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 32, Canmer Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 9; Census Place: 9, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Page Number: 7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1970
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Edmonton Journal - 18 Feb 1970 - Page 60, Obituary for William John RITCHIE (Aged 58) 18 Feb 1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 11608
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Edmonton Journal; Publication Date: 17 Feb 1970; Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; ,0.26202956,0.8546405,0.36062074&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canner
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1970
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Edmonton Journal; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1970; Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; ,0.5558167,0.84490436,0.6528983&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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