1881 Apr 1 born Banff (25 Mar given to Navy) son of James & Margaret. His father is a fisherman
1891 census at Boyndie, Banff
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Ritchie | 43 | Head |
| Margaret Ritchie | 40 | Wife |
| Jane Ritchie | 23 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Annie Ritchie | 21 | Daur (Daughter) |
| James Ritchie | 19 | Son |
| Margaret Ritchie | 17 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Mary Ritchie | 15 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Alexander Ritchie | 13 | Son |
| John Ritchie | 11 | Son |
| Henry Ritchie | 9 | Son |
1901 census He is a fisherman at New St, Boyndie, Banff
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Ritchie | 52 | Head |
| Margaret Ritchie | 50 | Wife |
| Mary Ritchie | 25 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Alexander Ritchie | 23 | Son |
| John Ritchie | 21 | Son |
| Henry Ritchie | 19 | Son |
| Rachel Ritchie | 17 | Daur (Daughter) |
| William Ritchie | 15 | Son |
| Helen Ritchie | 13 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Jane Ritchie | 5 | Grand Daur (Granddaughter) |
1903 Apr 1. Enlisted in RNR. Address is Whitehills, Banffshire. Later changes to 99 Seatown, Macduff, Banff
1914 Aug 24 Called up for active service
At Jutland
1916 Dec 14 invalided out
1921 Jun 29 enlisted with RIC no 82146. Seaman & ex-Sailor
1921 Jul 22 resigned