Elizabeth (?)1
b. circa 1822
BirthCirca | circa 1822 | Elizabeth (?) was born in Tennessee circa 1822.1 |
Cens-1850 | 1850 | The 1850 household of Baldwin Johnson of Washington County, Virginia, included 28 year old Elizabeth Riche [Ritchie]. Two "Riche" children were also present: 8 year old Lafayette and a 1 year old recorded as Isaac M.2 |
Cens-1860 | 21 Aug 1860 | However by 1860 Elizabeth was enumerated as the head of her own household. She owned personal property valued at $50. Living with her were 19 year old James [Lafayette], 12 year old Columbus [same as Isaac M. of the 1850 census?], 4 year old Madison and 4 month old Mary.1 |
Cens-1880 | 2 Jun 1880 | In 1865 James married and became the head of the family. The 1880 census recorded Elizabeth living with James (who was employed as a tax collector), his wife Rosanna, and their 10 children. Also present was Elizabeth's son Madison.3 |
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Last Edited | 22 Jul 2013 |
Citations
- [S234] Elizabeth Ritchie household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 205 original script, dwelling 1523, family 1468, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2010. Household includes Elizabeth Ritchie, 38, housekeeper, owns property worth $50, b. TN; James, 19, D Laborer; Columbus, 12; Madison, 4; Mary 4/12; all b. VA.
- [S367] Baldwin Johnson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. after p. 148 stamped, dwelling 1174, family 1174, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2010. Household includes Baldwin Johnson, 64, cooper, Catherine 28; Bushrod 35, laborer; Elizabeth Riche 29; Lafayette [Riche] 8; Isaac M. [Riche] 1; all b. VA.
- [S162] James L. Ritchie household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 93, page 26D (stamped), dwelling 36, family 36, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Jan. 2005, image 28 of 56. Enumeration includes: James L. Ritchie, 38, marr, tax collector; Rosanna, 36, wife, keeping house; James W., 14, son, farmer; Frank T. 13, son, farmer; Wm C. 11, son, farmer; Martha F.J., 10, dau; Margaret H., 9, dau; Armenia C., 8, dau; David G., 7, son; Mary __, 5, dau; Amelia C., 3, dau; Benj C., 2, son; Elizabeth, 59, mother, widowed ["single" marked first and then scratched] out; Madison M., 22, brother, farming; Lida L. Brooks, 22, hired/house work; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
- [S462] M.M. Ritchie, Commonwealth of Virginia death certificate no. 26285 (1924). Personal information provided by Ben Ritchie who stated MM Ritchie's parents were John Ritchie and Mary Elizabeth Ritchie, both born Scotland. This death certificate was shared by Craig Ritchie.
- [S162] James L. Ritchie household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 93, page 26D (stamped), dwelling 36, family 36, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Jan. 2005, image 28 of 56. Enumeration includes: James L. Ritchie, 38, marr, tax collector; Rosanna, 36, wife, keeping house; James W., 14, son, farmer; Frank T. 13, son, farmer; Wm C. 11, son, farmer; Martha F.J., 10, dau; Margaret H., 9, dau; Armenia C., 8, dau; David G., 7, son; Mary __, 5, dau; Amelia C., 3, dau; Benj C., 2, son; Elizabeth, 59, mother, widowed; Madison M., 22, brother, farming; Lida L. Brooks, 22, hired/house work; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.