The table below shows the people that make up the group.
No | Last Name | First Names | Maiden Name | Relationship | Occupation | Born | Died | School Year |
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1 | Ritchie | David | Husband | Orchardist | 23 May 1878 | 18 Feb 1956 | ||
2 | Ritchie | Jessie Helen | Brough | Wife | 27 May 1955 |
The table below shows any historical notes about the party group.
Note | Date | Short Description | Note Text |
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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. |
The table below shows a list of images related to the party group. Click on 'View Image' to display more details about the image, and to view the image.
Image Id | Source | Date | Short Description | |
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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 |