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Could anyone help me to find DESCENDANTS and death dates of 2 brothers- William John Walton Ritson born 1886 and Eric James Ritson born 1887 both born Morwell, Victoria. Parents were William Harbottle Ritson and Christina McMillan and these were the only children they had. (William died 1890)
Thankyou,
Elizabeth

Hi Elizabeth.


Death registered in Victoria for

Surname: RITSON
Given Names: William John Wal
Father: William
Mother: Christina MCMILLAN
Death Place: FITZ ( Fitzroy - Melbourne )
Age: 73
Age Code:
Year: 1960
Reg Number: 1264
Event: D


Cant see a death for Eric James RITSON in Victoria up to 1985.

Tasmania Electorol rolls

Name: Eric James Ritson
Gender: Male
Electoral Year: 1914
State: Tasmania
District: Bass
Subdistrict: Ringarooma

Name: Eric James Ritson
Gender: Male
Electoral Year: 1922
State: Tasmania
District: Bass
Subdistrict: Ringarooma


Tony ( Victoria )

I had a quick look on Ancestry Elizabeth,found a few things ,not a lot though.

William John Walton Ritson died in Fitzroy, Victoria,in 1960.Australian Death Index 1787-1985, Reg.no.1264.

Marriage of Eric James Ritson-Tasmania,1912.Spouse-Clara Burgoyne.
Australian Marriage Index 1787-1949 Page .no. 1089.( I couldn't find his death,but it may be further along in the results.Will keep looking.)

There were other Ritsons there,but none seemed to be from your lot.

I will search the records,maybe the Electoral Rolls will give some clues.

Thanks, Tony,
I have found in Aust marriage index a John William Walton Ritson married to an Annie Jane Aikman in Tasmania 1908. Could be same person with names reverted (my father on birth index has his Christian names reverted). If so, must have returned to Fitzroy later. I also found an Eric James Ritson on electoral rolls in Tasmania in 1914 and1922 and marriage to a Clara Burgoyne in 1912.
I wonder if these are the 2 men I am looking for?
Elizabeth

Sorry Tony,
I was writing to reply when your second message was coming through.
Thanks for your help so far.
Elizabeth

Found this in Examiner (Launceston) 9/8/1952 Missing Friends column - Ritson - Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Eric James Ritson, latterly of Relbia, please communicate with The Equity Trustees Co., 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. (Relbia is south-east of Launceston)

Also, a John William Walton Ritson (name could be wrongly recorded) married Annie Jane Aikman in 1908 in Tasmania Page 0896.

Hi Elizabeth.

A Newspaper Aricle 1953 ( Melbourne Argus )

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Saturday 12 December 1953

Information as to the whereabouts of ERIC JAMES RITSON formerly of Tasmania the son of CHRISTINA RITSON nee Macmillan please communicate with THE EQUITY TRUSTEES COMPANY 472 Bourke street
Melbourne_


I cant help with deaths in Tasmania after 1915.


Tony ( Vic )

Thanks, MEgirl.
I don't know how to find out if these are the 2 men I am looking for. These 2 men are the sons of my grandfather's only brother who survived childhood. Their children could possibly still be alive and I would love to contact them. Where do you suggest I look next?
Elizabeth

William John Walton RITSON is buried at Fawkner Cem. in Melbourne.

DECEASED INFORMATION

Fawkner Memorial Park wishes to advise that the location of the buried remains of the late William J W Ritson aged 73 are located at Presbyterian Compartment D Grave 4728. .... 18/01/1960


Same Grave ( 4728 ).....7/07/1971
Fawkner Memorial Park wishes to advise that the location of the buried remains of the late Annie Jane Ritson aged 82 are located at Presbyterian Compartment D Grave 4728.

And

Same Grave ( 4728 )... 18/11/1935
Fawkner Memorial Park wishes to advise that the location of the buried remains of the late Phillis Irene Ritson aged 4 are located at Presbyterian Compartment D Grave 4728.



Tony

Thanks so much Tony.
This at least proves the Eric in Tasmania is the correct one, so possibly his brother lived there for a while too. I am at least one step further thanks to you and MEGirl. I wonder if the Trustees Company were looking for him as his mother Christina had died recently? ( I don't have the date she died).
Any other info would be greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth

Elizabeth, the Tasmanian State Library has an "Ask Us" service. It may be able to help you further. Site is www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/aboutus/library/researchandref/askus

Best of luck.

Sorry, also thanks to Margot. With your latest info, Tony it now seems almost certain that the John William Walton Ritson is the same person as William John Walton Ritson as they both married Annie Jane. I wonder if they had any more children- Phyllis was born 23 years after they married.
Elizabeth

Eric James RITSON appears to be a mystery man!!

Will keep checking through various Cemetery's for you, but at the moment cant see anything conclusive.
Its also a possible he left the country.....( perhaps )
New Zealand...or?

Elizabeth. If you purchase the death cert of Wiliam John Walton RITSON...it will/should have the names of any children living and deceased on his death cert, and their ages at the time of their fathers death in 1960



Tony ( Victoria )

Elizabeth, I have found the following:

Carr Villa Memorial Park, Launceston

Clara Ritson, Age 69, Date of death - unknown, date of service - 8/5/1957, Area - Monumental Cemetery, Location - B13, No. 193.00.

This would be Eric's wife.

William James Ritson, age 69, Date of death 25/6/1982, Date of Service - 29/6/1982 - this would make his birth c1913, Area - Monumental Cemetery, Location - D7, No. 248.00.

This could well be a son.

Search www.launceston.tas.gov.au/lcc/index

Thanks, MEgirl. I wonder if they ever found the whereabouts of Eric?
Elizabeth

Thanks Tony for extra info, also.
Elizabeth

Australian Electoral Rolls-Bass district, Tasmania. 1914.

Clara Ritson, Maurice Road,Ringarooma,domestic duties.
Eric James Ritson, Maurice Road, Ringarooma, Labourer.

1919-as for 1914.

1922-
Clara Ritson,Maurice Road,Ringarooma.
Eric James Ritson,same address, Labourer.

Annie Ritson,Ringarooma, Home duties.
John William Ritson,Ringarooma,Sawmiller.

Then there are 3 entries for Jack Eric Ritson in Tas. Possibly Eric James' son??

1944 District Franklin,subdistrict,Clarence.
Jack Eric Ritson Nalumie Rd.,Lindisfarne,Machine setter.
Jean Isobel Ritson,same address, home duties.

1949 Glenorchy, Tas.
Jack Eric Ritson 102 Chapel St.,Machinist.
Jean Isobel Ritson,same address, Home duties.

1954-- As for 1949.

Then William James has 5 separate entries for Tas. also.

1936 District Bass,subdistrict Lilydale, Tasmania.
William James Ritson,Nabowla, Labourer.
Clara Ritson, Nabowla, Home duties.

1937-same as for 1936.(Launceston West.)

1943 District- Wilmot, Subdistrict- Evandale.
Ritson, Christina Isobell,"Penquite Court" Newstead, Telephone Operator.
Ritson, Clara,same address, Home duties.
Ritson,Agnes Frances,same address,home duties.
Ritson,William James,same address, Labourer.

1944 District- Bass, subdistrict-Lilydale.
Ritson,Agnes Frances,Newnham, Home duties.
Ritson,William James,Newnham,Trainee Turner. (possibly a son??)

1949--as for 1944.

That's it for now. Hope it helps.

Thanks, Margot. You've gone to a lot of troule to help me. I really appreciate it. I suspect Eric may have left his family, unfortunately, and his son had to care for his mother.
Elizabeth