David Ritchie
Dwelling #290
Group Number 1

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Ritchie David Husband Orchardist 23 May 1878 18 Feb 1956
2 Ritchie Jessie Helen Brough Wife 27 May 1955

Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
3006 1878 Birth of David Ritchie

David Ritchie was born on 23 May 1878, in Cromwell, to James & Betsy (Scobie) Ritchie. David grew up on his parents 'Shannon Farm' in Ripponvale.

3007 1916 Marriage of David & Jessie.

David Ritchie and Jessie Helen Brough were married on 8 Mar 1916.

3008 1916 David purchased the property in Bannockburn.

David purchased a property of 170 acres in the upper part of the Bannockburn Valley, known as Happy Valley. The couple made their home here in dwelling #290 which they had built. Initially a large area was planted in fruit trees, however the property was mainly run as a dairy farm with the fruit trees being finally removed.

3009 c1923 Mr Ricthie served on Bannockburn War Memorial Committee.

Mr Ritchie served a term as chairman of the Bannockburn War memorial Committee.

3010 1943 The Ritchies sold the farm.

David & Jessie Ritchie did not have any children to take over the farm. They offered to sell the farm and dwelling #290 to the daughter of David's brother (James Ritchie) and her husband. The farm, including dwelling #290 were purchased by Mr Brian Cuthbert Parcell and his wife Olga (Poppy) Parcell (nee Ritchie). At this time, David & Jessie Ritchie retired to a property in Erris Street, Cromwell.

3011 1955 Death of Jessie Ritchie

Jessie Ritchie died on 27 May 1955. She is buried in the Cromwell cemetery.

3012 1956 Death of David Ritchie.

David Ritchie died on 18 Feb 1956, at the age of 77 years. He is buried with his wife in the Cromwell cemetery.


Images

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Image Id Source Date Short Description
1401 Mrs M Bruce - Roxburgh 8 Mar 1916 David & Jessie Ritchie - Wedding Group View Image
1402 Mrs M Bruce - Roxburgh c1916 "Happy Valley" farm and orchard. Dwelling #290 looking east. View Image
1403 Mrs M Bruce - Roxburgh c1916 David Ritchie View Image
1404 Mrs M Bruce - Roxburgh 26 Dec 1926 David Ritchie - Horse team and mower. Happy Valley farm. View Image
1405 Mrs M Bruce - Roxburgh c1916 Mrs Jessie Helen (Brough) Ritchie View Image