Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 October 1893 — Death of Mrs. Catherine Ritchey. [ARTICLE]

Death of Mrs. Catherine Ritchey.

Mrs. Catherine Ritchey, widow of the late Dr. James Ritchey, died at her home in Rensselaer, last Friday evening, after a very brief illness. Mrs. Catherine Van Nuys Ritchey was born In Shelby Co. Ky., Jan. 23, 1827. At 9 she removed with her parents to Franklin, Ing. In 1846 she married Jesse Williams. From this union one daughter was born, Mrs. George Besse, who still survives. Afterward she married Dr. James Ritchey and came to Rensselaer in 1865. Five children survive this marriage to mourn the loss of a faithful mother. At the age of 13 Mrs. Ritchey united with the Presbyterian church and has lived a long, consistent and faithful Christian life. The funeral services were held at the Presbyteaian church Sunday morning Oct. Ist. A very large company attended to sympathize with the mourning family.