Thomas Ritchie

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9 April 1870 — 14 May 1875

Thomas Ritchie (29A)

Headstone

Thomas Ritchie's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig in 2023.

• Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Episcopalian section. After 14 May 1875
• Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914. Recorded as T. Ritchie
• Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
• Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. ca. May 2023

Inscription

Sacred to the memory of
Eliza Jane Ritchie
who died February 22^nd 1869
aged 5 months
also her brother
Thomas Ritchie
who died May 14^th 1875
aged 5 years
of such is the kingdom of heaven 

Learn more

• Birth Record - Queensland Government

Birth registration: Thomas Ritchie
Birth date: 09/04/1870
Mother's name: Eliza Jane Clarke
Father/parent's name: Thomas Ritchie
Registration details: 1870/B/10917

• Death Record - Queensland Government

Death registration: Thomas Ritchie
Death date: 14/05/1875
Mother's name: Eliza Jane Clarke
Father/parent's name: Thomas Ritchie
Registration details: 1875/B/9441

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