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     Martin Alexander Ritchie was born on 8 October 1851 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, 1900 census shows 1852.^1,2 He was the son of Peter A. Ritchie and Mary Keefauver.¹ Martin Alexander Ritchie married Mary Ann McManus, daughter of Ransom Betis McManus and Sarah E. Angelo, on 23 October 1873 at Macoupin Co., IL. Martin Alexander Ritchie lived on 1 June 1900 at Precinct 6, Hopkins Co., TX, farming.² He died on 5 May 1924 at Hopkins Co., TX, at age 72. He was buried in May 1924 at Black Oak Cemetery, Black Oak, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #62420792.

     Mary Elizabeth Ritchie was born on 30 January 1854 at Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Peter A. Ritchie and Mary Keefauver.¹ Mary Elizabeth Ritchie married Francis Marion Reagan on 1 April 1871 at Macoupin Co., IL. Mary Elizabeth Ritchie married Zachary Taylor McMillan on 15 April 1896 at Hunt Co., TX. Mary Elizabeth Ritchie died on 4 December 1943 at Eastland Co., TX, at age 89. She was buried in December 1943 at Eastland Cemetery, Eastland, Eastland Co., TX, Findagrave #50668647, surname misspelled "McMillon" on her headstone.

     Minnie Lee Ritchie was born on 9 July 1911 at Como, Hopkins Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Ransen P. Ritchie and Maggie Collins. Minnie Lee Ritchie died on 11 November 1994 at age 83.

     Minnie Pearl Ritchie was born on 12 April 1891 at Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Minnie Pearl Ritchie died on 31 December 1977 at Payson, Gila Co., TX, at age 86.

     Peter A. Ritchie was born on 12 November 1824 at Cabarrus Co., NC. He married Mary Keefauver, daughter of Henry Keefhaver and Elizabeth Galloway, on 23 November 1851 at Washington Co., TN. Peter A. Ritchie died on 1 November 1856 at Macoupin Co. (probably), IL, at age 31. He was buried in November 1856 at Range Cemetery, Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL.

     Ransen P. Ritchie was born on 13 March 1878 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Ransen P. Ritchie married Maggie Collins, daughter of Redden Collins and Melinda Virginia Scarborough, on 15 November 1903 at Hopkins Co., TX. Ransen P. Ritchie died on 2 November 1918 at Texas at age 40. He was buried in November 1918 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #53608512.

     Robert Glenn Ritchie was also known as "Bobby". He was born on 29 January 1946 at Hopkins Co., TX. He was the son of Herman Marshall Ritchie and Letha Barnes. Robert Glenn Ritchie married Carolyn Annice Goldsmith on 11 February 1977 at Hopkins Co., TX, Carolyn was previously married to Robert F. Nickerson, Jr. and James D. Plott. Robert Glenn Ritchie and Carolyn Annice Goldsmith were divorced on 28 March 1980 at Hopkins Co., TX. Robert Glenn Ritchie died on 7 June 2019 at Longview, Gregg Co., TX, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

LONGVIEW — Graveside service for Robert Glenn Ritchie (Bobby) will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Como Cemetery. A visitation will be held before the service from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Bobby was born on January 29, 1946 and passed away on June 7, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Hopkins County, he worked for AK Gillis for 30 years. Bobby had a smile that could light up a room and was loved for his sense of humor and willingness to give 100% towards anything asked of him. He made it obvious that he loved his family more than life itself. His absence will be missed by all who have known him.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 24 years, Peggy Jo, of Liberty City, Texas; daughter, Robin Stevens and husband, Jeff, of Sulphur Springs, Texas; daughter, Mary McCubbin, of Vilonia, Arkansas; son, Daniel and wife, Misty, of Longview, Texas. In addition, he leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Other surviving family members including the following: brother, Richard Craft and wife, Vida, of Ore City, Texas; sister, Louise Hill of Tyler, Texas; sister, Doris Young of Lubbock, Texas; sister, Peggy Joyce Winkle of Lake Tawakoni, Texas, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Letha Barnes and Hump Ritchie of Como, Texas; sister, Wanda Ritchie, of Sulphur Springs, Texas; brother, David Ritchie of Como, Texas; brother, Jerry Craft of Lubbock, Texas; and, brother, Teddy Craft, of Lubbock.

He was buried in June 2019 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #199870327.

     Sarah E. Ritchie Ritchie was born on 1 September 1874 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Sarah E. Ritchie Ritchie married Robert Wesley Long, son of Henry Travis Long and Lavina Jane Godwin, on 11 May 1890 at Hunt Co., TX. Sarah E. Ritchie Ritchie lived on 4 June 1900 at Commerce, Hunt Co., TX.¹ She lived on 18 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Mills Co., TX, farming.² She died on 24 July 1955 at age 80. She was buried in July 1955 at Big Valley Cemetery, Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TX, Findagrave #77243158.

     Wanda Lee Ritchie was born on 8 October 1943 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX. She was the daughter of Herman Marshall Ritchie and Letha Barnes. Wanda Lee Ritchie died on 10 July 2013 at age 69

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wanda Lee Ritchie passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. We will gather for fellowship and remembrance today, July 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A service to celebrate her life is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Burial will be in Como, Texas. A tribute to Wanda may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family. Survivors include her daughters, Renae Hertel and husband Arnie, and Patti Ninemire and husband Kevin; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.

Published in the Lubbock Avalanche Journal on July 12, 2013.

She was buried in July 2013 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #113695825.

     William L. Ritchie was born circa 1891 at Texas.¹ He married Martha E. Alkire, daughter of Marquis B. Alkire and Mary E. Huffhines, on 3 July 1922 at Siskiyou Co., CA, no children. William L. Ritchie died after 9 April 1940.

     David Ritchison was born circa 1883 at Indiana. He married Goldie Reynolds.

     Thelma L. Ritchison was born on 26 June 1913 at Scottsburg, Scott Co., IN. She was the daughter of David Ritchison and Goldie Reynolds. Thelma L. Ritchison married Boyce Dawalt Mitchell, son of Samuel W. Mitchell and Cora B. Dawalt, on 19 January 1933. Thelma L. Ritchison died on 26 February 1976 at age 62. She was buried in 1976 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN.

     Margarette Eve Ritchley married Darrell Anderson Grove, son of Ora D. Grove and Maude Alma Stepleton. Margarette Eve Ritchley was born on 11 November 1911.

     Mary Caroline Ritenour was born on 5 June 1870 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She married Daniel G. Marston.¹ Mary Caroline Ritenour died on 12 March 1963 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 92. She was buried in March 1963 at Massanutten Cemetery, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #51378775.

     Mary Magdalena Ritschard was born on 25 November 1865 at Canton Bern, Switzerland.¹ She married Joseph Lang on 2 January 1890 at Sand Springs, Delaware Co., IA. Mary Magdalena Ritschard lived on 28 June 1900 at South Fork Twp., Delaware Co., IA, farming.¹ She died on 4 December 1953 at Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, at age 88. She was buried in December 1953 at Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #153513785.

     Rosa Ritschli was born on 21 December 1870 at Milwaukee Co. (probably), WI.^2,1 She married William Herman Luhm on 30 August 1893 at Richland Co., WI. Rosa Ritschli died on 18 February 1957 at St. Louis Co., MN, at age 86.

     Catherine Rittenhouse married Abraham Heebner, son of Christopher Heebner and Susannah Wiegner.¹

     Evaline Rittenhouse was born on 4 November 1815 at Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Rittenhouse and Susannah Rowe. Evaline Rittenhouse married Samuel Goodnight on 20 December 1834 at Ross Co., OH. Evaline Rittenhouse and Samuel Goodnight were divorced before 1867. Evaline Rittenhouse died on 28 July 1901 at Clinton Co., IN, at age 85. She was buried in 1901 at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Kempton, Clinton Co., IN.

     Hanna Rittenhouse married Jacob Clemens.¹

     Harley Rittenhouse was born on 1 October 1886 at Pike Co., OH, WW II draft registration.¹ He married Maude Littler, daughter of Alpheus Littler and Mary Bell Patton, on 10 November 1906 at Madison Co., OH. Harley Rittenhouse lived on 28 January 1920 at Green Twp., Fayette Co., OH.²

     Henry Rittenhouse married Harriet (?).¹

     Irene Rittenhouse married Arthur Selby Clippinger, son of Harry H. Clippinger and Pauline A. Selby, on 20 December 1918 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Irene Rittenhouse and Arthur Selby Clippinger were divorced before 1930.

     Margaret Rittenhouse was the daughter of Matthias Rittenhouse and Elizabeth Williams. Margaret Rittenhouse married Edward Morgan, son of Morgan Morgan and Dorothy Hughes.

     Mary Rittenhouse was born on 12 February 1871.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Rittenhouse and Harriet (?)¹ Mary Rittenhouse married Edward C. Deetz, son of Edward B. Deetz and Hannah S. Thomas, on 1 January 1896, Ceremony by Rev. Charles Wadsworth.¹

     Matthias Rittenhouse married Elizabeth Williams.

     Ralph Richard Rittenhouse was born on 18 June 1909 at Pike Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Harley Rittenhouse and Maude Littler.² Ralph Richard Rittenhouse married Oletha Rolfe.¹ Ralph Richard Rittenhouse died on 29 December 1977 at Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH, at age 68. He was buried in January 1978 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Highland Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 113206139.

     Richard Rittenhouse was born in 1786 at Louisa Co., VA. He married Susannah Rowe on 10 February 1813 at Ross Co., OH. Richard Rittenhouse died on 21 August 1871 at Pike Co., OH.
Note: Information per Rowe Family Tree genealogy prepared by dkrowe, online at ancestry.com.

     Wilhelmina Rittenhouse married Dielman Kolb, son of Rev. Martin Kolb and Magdalena Van Sintern.¹

     Albert Ritter was the son of Strother Ritter and Eliza Catherine Carper.
Note: This individual does not appear in the 1870 or 1880 census with the Strother Ritter family. Possibly he is a duplicate of the Albert Ritter, born abt. 1868, nephew of Strother (son of George Ritter.)