Alexander Ritchie

alternate death date: 8/18/1749

The Richey Family in Scotland was Sept of the Clan Mackintosh and, as such, wore the McIntosh tartan and plaid. There was on exhibit at the Wyatt Reunion (1952) a copy of the "Richey Sept MacKintosh" tartan which was bought in Scotland, also a sketch of the Clan McIntosh.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES

Also listed as Samuel Alexander Ritchie in some files. Probably Presbyterian. Came to the America in 1727 with a group of Scotch-Irish settlers to Lancaster and Chester Co. PA by way of Delaware. Was in PA by 1737. Arrived in New Castle, Delaware 10 Dec. 1727. Settled at Chestnut Level, Lancaster PA, later moved to Amelia Co. VA and settled in what is now Prince Edward Co. VA. Some researchers show death as May 3, 1749.

Will recorded at Amelia Co. VA BK "1" pp 57-57a on 3 May 1747. Will was proved 18 Aug. 1749.

The Will of Alexander Richey of the County of Amelia, being verry sick and weak in body, dated 3 May 1749. To Jean my dearly beloved wife the place I now live on during her life, as allso her third part of all the moveables and hould goods. To my well beloved son John 235 acres joyning George Davises place, also the bay mear's colt now of on year ode and my gun. To my well beloved son Alexander 235 acres joyning Bib's place. To my well beloved son James 200 acres, the place I now live on, and that at the decease of his mother. To my well beloved son Samuel §45 when Samuel coms of age; my son John is to pay §15 as also Alexander and James each to pay §15 apise. To my well beloved daughters Agnis, Catrin, Mary and Susanna the other two thirds of my moveables and housold goods equaley to be divided. My well beloved wife Jeane exequetrixe. Allexr. (C) Richey Wit: Jno. Caldwell, Hugh Riche, Charles Riche. 18 Aug 1749. Presented by Jane Richey the executrix. Proved by John Caldwell, Hugh Riche and Charles Riche. Amelia Co., Will BK "1", pp. 61 Alexander Richey. Inventory. Total valuation §79.9.-. Joseph Morton Jur. Richard Woodson Saml. Ewing Signed by Jane (W) Richey, executrix. 17 Nov 1749. Returned by Jane Richey.

Additional Richey info: In 1727, Alexander Richey and his wife, Jeane Caldwell and their family came to America from Antrim, Ireland. They came with a group of Scotch-Irish settlers, which was led by Jeane's brother, Captain John Caldwell. This group included several other family members. They landed at New Castle, Delaware on December 10, 1727. They settled first at Chestnut Level, which was located in Lancaster County, PA. It is not known exactly how long they lived in PA, but records indicate that Alexander and his brother, Samuel Richey, jointly owned 400 acres there in 1737. In 1739, Samuel died in PA, leaving a will dated October 1739. Alexander was named as a witness to this will. Alexander must have left PA shortly after Samuel died. Some researcher seem to think that he and his family joined the Caldwell group, which had migrated to VA at an earlier date. At any rate, by the early 1740's Alexander had secured land and settled in Amelia County, VA. John Caldwell and Alexander Richey were among the signers of a petition for encouragement to come to America addressed to the Governor of New England in 1718 A.D. This petition was in the form of a letter written by a group of Scotch citizens living in the north of Ireland and signed by 309 persons.

The following is a full text of the petition: PETITION TO THE GOVERNOR OF NEW ENGLAND To His Excellency, the Right Honorable Colonel Samuel Shute, Governor of New England: We, whose names are underwritten, Inhabitants of ye north of Ireland, doe in our own names, and in the names of many others our neighbors, Gentlemen, Ministers, Farmers, Tradesmen, Commissionate and Appoint our trusty and well beloved Friend, the Reverend Mr. William Boyd, of McCasky, to his Excellency the Right Honorable Colonel Samuel Shute, Governor of New England, and to assure His Excellency of our sincere and hearty inclination to transport ourselves to that very excellent and renowned plantation upon our obtaining from His excellency suitable encouragement; and further, to act and doe in our names as his Prudnece shall direct. Given under our hands this 26 day of March Anno Dom. 1718.

Signed: John Caldwell, Alexander Richey, Francis Richey, William Park (Parque) James Stewart, Jacob Clark, John Craig, Agnew, Wilson, Moore, Fleming, Higginbothan, Porter, Lord, Gunion, and many other familiar Scotch-Irish names. 

(2) "Alexander Richey landed at New Castle, Delaware, in 1727. In Ireland, he married Jeanne (Jane) Caldwell, a daughter of Jane McGhie and Joseph Caldwell. She was a sister of John Caldwell who came to Cub Creek, VA in the 1730s. Alexander Richey first settled (1728) in Lancaster County, PA, at Chestnut Level."

(3) Among those registered as owning land in Pennsylvania were Alexander and Samuel Richey, brothers owning jointly 400 acres in 1737."

(4) He moved to Amelia County, VA, and settled in the part that was later cut off into Prince Edward County. He died and left a will in 1749. His widow (1688-1784) survived him for 36 years and died at age 96. Alexander Richey was a farmer, merchant, and colonial soldier.

His will is recorded in Will Book I:57, Amelia County, VA dated 3 May 1749, probated 18 August, 1749.

SOURCE; (1) ANABEL WILSON STOGNER, MY CALDWELL, RICHEY, WILSON ANCESTORS, PART I, CAROLINA HERALD, VOL.XIV, FALL 1986, NO. 2, p. 42. (2) PART I, CAROLINA HERALD, SPRING EDITION, 1986, p. 12. (3) CAROLINA HERALD, SPRING EDITION, p. 14. (4) VOL.XIV, FALL 1986, NO. 2, P.41.

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