Notes for John Ritchey

Notes for John Ritchey

!US Census 1850 (28 August) Iowa, Des Moines Co., Pleasant Grove Township, Roll M432_183, Sheet 720, Page 360B, House No. 39-40, Lines 34-42: John Retche (b. 1801 - 49 - in KY - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $800) married to Margret (b. 1805 - 45 - in KY). Children listed are: Robert Retche (son b. 1826 - 24 - in IL); Mary Jane Retche (dau b. 1830 - 20 - in IL); Thomas Retche (son b. 1838 - 12 - in IL); Martha Ann Retche (dau b. 1840 - 10 - in IA); William Retche (son b. 1846 - 4 - in IA); Mary Retche (dau b. 1848 - 2 - in IA); and Jane Retche (dau b. 1849 - 1 - in IA).

!US Census 1860 (18 July) Iowa, Des Moines Co., Pleasant Grove Township, New London PO, Roll M653_319, Sheet 160/161, Page 954/955, House No. 1140-1079, Lines 39-40/1-4: John Ritchey (b. 1799 - 61 - in KY - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $2600 + $900) married to Margaret (b. 1805 - 55 - in KY). Children listed are: Thomas Ritchey (son b. 1839 - 21 - in IL - Occ: Farmer); Martha Ritchey (dau b. 1842 - 18 - in IA); and William Ritchey (son b. 1847 - 13 - in IA). ALSO LISTED is: Jacob Bradley (b. 1836 - 24 - in IN - Occ: Farm Hand)