| RICHAN Family | last updated on - 18 July 2005 |
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1674
September 20 Helen Flett relict of unqll William Richen in Howbister
OCR 14/49 M 1662 - 1677 (from original), page ?, 1666
[January ?] 2 [first entry for year] Quhilk day John Richen wes [sic] mar[ried] with Janet Loutit by Mr James [torn] after thrife [thrice?] proclamation
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page ?, 1669
June 11 Iffabell Richen lawfull daughter to John Richen litfter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes William Ewenfone Shoemaker, Nicol Ewenfone taylour, Iffabell Ballenden & Iffabell Loutit
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 41, 1671
December 23 Catharin Richen lawfull daughter to John Richen lifter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Douglas Wittneffes Robert Pottinger merchand, John Roffe mafone, Catharin Loutit his Spous and Catharin Richen Spous to Hew Redland merchant in Stromnes
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 47?, 1674
februar 3 John Richen lawfull sonne to John Richen litfter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Wallas minifter wittneffes John Douglas bryer german to Egilfha, John Spence bailie, Catharine Gordon his spous, John [unreadable] merchant and Elfpet Chalmer his Spous
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 52, 1676
Januar 13 William Richen lawfull fonne to John Richen litfter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Wallace minr Wittneff William Douglas of Egilfha Marjorie Monteith his fpous William Mudie merchant & Barbara Baikie his fpous
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1676
Februar 23 William Richen ane infant lawfull fonne to John Richen litfter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 54, 1676
September 30 James Richen lawfull sonne to John Richen litfter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Wallace minr Wittneffes John Caldell baylie, David Monro litfter and Patrick Mowat carpenter
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1676
October 2 James Richen a child lawll sonne to John Richen litfter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page ?, 1677
August 10 John Halcro lawfull sonne to Francis Halcro chapman and Anna Barnardfone was baptized be Mr. John Hendrie minr at Orpher Wittneffes John Richen merchant John Richen yor his fonne David Monro James Eshen James Strang Janet Loutit and Margret Richen
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 57 1677
November 30 Jean Richen lawfull daughter to John Richen lifter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Wallace & Wittneff David Craigie of OverSanda, Jean Grahame his spous, John Baird merchant and Jean Lentron spous to William Richen
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1679
Febr 6 John Richen lister [sic] & merchant in Kirkwall
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page ?, 1679
April 14 Robert Richen lawfull sonne to umqll John Richen merchant and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr. James Wallace Wittneffs Robert Richen of Linclatter Robert Pottinger merchant Iffabell Ballenden and Marjorie Alfhmder [sic] yr wives
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 78 (47?), 1674
March 26 John Tait lawfull sonne to Magnus Tait weaver and Marjorie [Murland?] was baptized be Mr. James Wallas Wittneffes John Tait in Knarstone John Jonstone fisher Helen Richan fpous to James Black merchant and Anna Murray
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1675
June 2 James Black merchant husband to Helen Richen
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 74, 1688
April 17 George Spence lawfull fone to George [Spence] of OverScapa and Marjory Halcro baptized be Mr James Wallace minifter at Kirkwall witneffes William and George Spences brethren german to the child, Ifobell Ballandine and Helen Richan [this Helen Richan was probably the wife of James (Jared) Black and the sister of John Richan, litster]
JOHN RENDALL & MARGARET RICHAN
Kirkwall OPR 21/4 M 1657 - 1819 (film 0990504), page ?, 1683
October 25 - John Rendal carpenter and Margaret Richen contracted befor [sic] Harie Erbrie baylie and John [Trail?] elders. Cautioners David Monro and Alexander Geddes skipper. December 6 wer [sic] married be mafter John Wilfone
JOHN RICHAN & MARGARET STEWART
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 47?, 1674
februar 3 John Richen lawfull sonne to John Richen litfter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Wallas minifter wittneffes John Douglas bryer german to Egilfha, John Spence bailie, Catharine Gordon his spous, John [unreadable] merchant and Elfpet Chalmer his Spous
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 89, 1696
Octr 23 Margret Richen laull daughter to John Richen & Margret Stewart was baptizd be Mr. Alexr Mair wittneffes John Stewart of Burgh, Margret Ballendine his fpoufe, James Kaa Bailzie, Margret Richen his fpoufe.
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 92, 1700
May 5 George Richan laull Sone to John Richan & Margret Stewart was baptized by Mr. Thos. Baikie wittneffes were George Ritchie bailly & George Richen mert Elfpet Mudie & Jean Richon their fpoufes.
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 95, 1701
[dates torn off - last sheet of year] 7 ffrancis Robeson lawfull Son to George Robeson Tayleor and Margaret [Divilesk?] was baptised by Mr. Thomas Baikie miner Wittneffes ffrancis Murray merrt and Margaret Stewart Spoufe to John Richan merrt
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 99, 1703
Septr 12 John Robeson Lawll son to George Robeson Tayleor and Margaret [Pittellesh?] was baptized by Mr. Alexr Nisbet Witnefses John Richan, John Boynd Merrts, Margaret Stewart and Margaret Stewart daur to the Laird of Brech.
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 100, 1704
May 18 Margrat Stewart lawfull daughter to Robert Stewart and Marjory Colvine was baptifed by Mr. Tho: Baikie witnefes John Stewart of Brough, John Richan, Margrat Ballantine fpoufe to ye fd Brough & Margrat Richan, Margrat Stewart fpoufe to ye fd John Richan
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727, (film 0990503), page 106, 1708
June 3 Margaret Stewart Lawll daughter to Robert Stewart merchant and Marjorie Colven wa baptised by Mr. Andrew Ker Wittnefses Andrew Young of Castleyards Margaret McKenzie his spouse and Margaret Stewart spouse to John Richan merchand [sic]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727, (film 0990503), page 106, 1708
July 27 John Richan Lawfull son to George Richan merchant & Isobel Dick was baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie Wittnefses John Richan Mert and Margaret Stewart
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 112, 1712
Feby [7?] Margaret Traill lawfull daughter to Patrick Traill Bailie and Isobel Kaa was baptized by Mr. Tho Baikie Wittnefses George Spence Town Clerk John Richan and Margaret Geddes Margaret Stewart their spoufes
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 122, 1715
Sept Nata 9th, bapt 14 John Erskin Lawfull son to David Erskin merct and Isobel Spence was baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie Minister Wittnefses John Spence of Scapa, John Richan Merct Elizabeth ffotheringham and Margaret Stewart their spoufes
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 127, 1718
October 5, natus 4 John Sinclair Laull fon to Robert Sinclair Sailler and Margrat Cloufton was baptized by Mr. Andrew Ker witnefses John Richan Mertt in Kirkwall and Margrat Richan his daughter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 127, 1719
Jan 13, nata 31 Decr John Strang laull fon to George Strang Dyer and Mar[torn] Gray was baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie wifneffes John Gray Mertt in Sth Ronaldfha John Richan, and Margrat Richan daughter to the forfaid John Richan
ROBERT RICHAN of Caldale & Linklater and MARY ROUSAY (1st wife)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 10, 1657
Eod [Oct 29] Robert Spence lawfull fonne to Thomas Spence in [Soulifquoy?] and Barbra [Corrigal?] was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes Robert Richen litfter and [Robert?] fflett wright [Hugh Marwick’s “Orkney Farm-names” says Soulisquoy was a 1d 'pro rege' land (kingsland, part of the King of Norway's own land) in St.Ola about 1 mile from Kirkwall on old Finstown Road]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 11, 1658
May 21 Robert Richan lawfull fone to Robert Richen litfter and Marie Roufay was baptized Mr James Douglas wittneffes Robert Stuart of Brugh, John Edmondftone, George Spence [obscured], David Lormer bailies, Elizabeth Mowbray, Margt Kaa, Margt and Barbara Coribue’s
ROBERT RICHAN of Caldale & Linklater and ISABELLE BALLENDEN (2nd wife)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 15, 1660
November 28 Margaret Richen lawfull daughter to Robert Richen litfter and Iffabell Ballenden was baptized by Mr James Reid wittneffes John Buchanan, Arthur Baikie, George Smith and Patrick Spence merchants, George Spence baylie [obscured], Margret [Langforie? or Jonftone?], Margret Ballenden, Margret Kaa, and Mar[torn] [unreadable] Spouf to Patrick Spence
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 25, 1665
August 16 Arthur Richen lawfull fonne to Robert Richen litfter and Iffabell Ballenden was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes Arthur Buchanan of Sound, Arthur Baikie and Arthur Cok merchant, William Buchanan and William Laughten merchant, Margret Burton Spous to Sound and Baffe Moncreife and Baffe Elphenstone
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 27, 1666
September 19 George Richen lawfull fonne to Robert Richen litfter and Iffabell Ballenden was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes George Ballenden of Stanhous, George Spence baylie, George Cok, George Maxwell carpenter, John Baikie Skipper, John Craigie, ladie Stanhous, Anna Craigie, Barbara Scollay, Elfpet Cok
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1667
[April or March] Arthur Richen a child [balance obscured]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page ?, 1669
June 11 Iffabell Richen lawfull daughter to John Richen litfter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes William Ewenfone Shoemaker, Nicol Ewenfone taylour, Iffabell Ballenden & Iffabell Loutit
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page ?, 1670
November 4 Thomas Richen lawfull sonne to Robert Richen litfter and Iffabell Ballenden was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes Thomas Wilfone and David Moncreife baylies, George Spence baylie of St. Ola, Thomas Loutit merchant, Thomas Difchingtone precenter, Chryftian Ruffell, Baffe Elphinftone, Baffe Moncreife & Effabell Anderfone
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 43, 1672
June 12 Iffabell Strang lawfull daughter to James Strang merch[obscured] Irving was baptized be Mr James Duglas wittneffes James B[obscured] William Farquhar glover, Iffabell Ballenden Spous to Robert Ri[chan] and Iffabell Peirfon Spous to Gilbert Irving in Cowpinfha
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1673
June 7 Thomas Richen a child lawll fonne to Robert Richen litfter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 51, 1675
August 23 David Spence lawfull fone to George Spence baylie of St. Ola and Marjorie Halcro was baptized be Mr James Graham Minnr at Evie Wittneffes David Craigie of OverSanda, David Forbes towne clerk, Iffabell Ballenden Spous to Robert Richen and Elfpet Spence Spous to Patrick Halcro merchant
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 52, 1675
December 4 James Rynne lawfull sonne to Thomas Rynne [lylol?] in Edgh and Elspet Richen was baptized be Mr James Wallace minister wittneff James Clark a child lawfull fonne to unwll James Clark merchant and Iffabell Ballenden Spous to Robert Richen litfter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 58 1678
Jannary 24 Robert Loutit lawfull Sonne to Thomas Loutit merchant and Baffe Elphinftone was baptized be Mr James Wallace Wittneffes Robert Elphinftone feur of Lopnes, Robert Erskyn nottar publick, Robert Richen of Linclatter, Marie Smyth and Marion Sinclair
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 61 1679
March 16 Iffabell Spence lawfull daughter to George Spence baylie & Marjorie Halcro was baptized be Mr James Wallace Wittneff Robert Richen of Linclatter and Iffabell Ballenden his Spoufe
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page ?, 1679
April 14 Robert Richen lawfull sonne to umqll John Richen merchant and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr. James Wallace Wittneffs Robert Richen of Linclatter Robert Pottinger merchant Iffabell Ballenden and Marjorie Alfhmder [sic] yr wives
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ?, 1679
[month & date obscured - MI in St. Magnus Cath. says 1 Decr] [Robert] Richen [litster?]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 74, 1687
[this entry totally scribbled out] January 18 Ifobell Kaa lawfull daughter to James Kaa [illegible] Margaret baptized be Mr. James Wallace minifter at Kirkwall witneffes [illegible] merchand and Ifobell Ballandine relict of unquall Robert Richan
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 74, 1688
April 17 George Spence lawfull fone to George [Spence] of OverScapa and Marjory Halcro baptized be Mr James Wallace minifter at Kirkwall witneffes William and George Spences brethren german to the child, Ifobell Ballandine and Helen Richan
HUGH REDLAND & CATHARINE RICHAN
Kirkwall OCR, vol 14/49, marriages (year torn off page, but supposedly in block 1662 to 1677): [month and day also torn off, but immediately precedes an entry on November 29: Hew Redland (upon sight of ane teftificat [obscured] Mr. Alexr Pittcairn minifter of Stromnes wes [sic] married with Catharin Riche[hole in paper] [w]ith the fd [Minifter?] after [thrice] proclamation in Kirkwall & Stromnes [other sources state this marriage occurred on 31 Oct 1666]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 41, 1671
December 23 Catharin Richen lawfull daughter to John Richen lifter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Douglas Wittneffes Robert Pottinger merchand, John Roffe mafone, Catharin Loutit his Spous and Catharin Richen Spous to Hew Redland merchant in Stromnes [this Catharin Richen is stated by St. Clair and Hossack to be the eldest daughter of Robert Richan and Mary Rousay]
JAMES KAA & MARGARET RICHAN (see KAA Family)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 27, 1666
September 19 George Richen lawfull fonne to Robert Richen litfter and Iffabell Ballenden was baptized be Mr James Douglas wittneffes George Ballenden of Stanhous, George Spence baylie, George Cok, George Maxwell carpenter, John Baikie Skipper, John Craigie, ladie Stanhous, Anna Craigie, Barbara Scollay, Elfpet Cok
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 66, 1682
November 21 George Strang lawfull fone to James Strang and Ifabel Irving was baptized be mafter James Wallace minifter witneffes George Richen, John Clark, Margrat Richen and Ifabel Clark
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 69, 1684
March 24 George Lefk lawfull fone to Magnus Lefk and Anna Voy was baptifed be Mafter James Wallace witneffes George Richen of Linklater, James Alexander, Ifabel Ballanden and Margaret Grind
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 82, 1691
Agust 20 Margret Cloufton laull daughter to Hugh Cloufton & Jean Richen was baptized be Mr. John Willfon wittneffes James Kaa & Georg Richen, Margret Grhame daughter to Ha: Grhame of Breknefs & Margret Richen spoufe to James Kaa
GEORGE RICHAN of Linklater & ELSPET MUDIE (1st wife)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 89, 1697
Eod [Septr 19] Elfpet Ritchie lawll daughter to Georg Ritchie balzie & Jean Richen was baptized be Mr. Thomas Baikie wittneffes were James Young & Georg Richen, Elfpet fforbes & Elfpet Mudie
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 89, 1698
July 19 George Lyddel laull sone to William Lyddell & Margret Grhame [sic] was baptized be [sic] Mr. Thomas Baikie witneffes were George Traill [unreadable] & George Richen elder of Linkletter, Anna Baikie & Elfpet Mudie
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 90, 1698
Auguft 14 George Robertfon laull fon to George Robertfon & Marg [Pittulleth?] was baptized be Mr. Thomas Baikie wittneffes were George fflett in [wa??] milln Georg [sic] Richen merd in Kirkwall Elfpet Mudie his fpoufe & Elfpet Richen fpoufe to And: Strangg
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 92, 1700
May 5 George Richan laull Sone to John Richan & Margret Stewart was baptized by Mr. Thos. Baikie wittneffes were George Ritchie bailly & George Richen mert Elfpet Mudie & Jean Richon their fpoufes.
[No baptisms for the couple above were found, nor was any later mention found of Elspet Mudie. The next entry mentions no wife]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 101, 1705
Febry 4 Margaret Buchanan Lawll daughter to Mungo Buchanan Nottar publick and Anna Mudie was baptized by Mr. Andrew Ker [witnesses] George Richan of Linklatter and Margaret Stewart
GEORGE RICHAN of Linklater & ISOBEL DICK (2nd wife)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 102, 1705
Decer 6 Isobel Manson Lawll daughter to George Manson Gunsmith and Anna Annan was baptized by Mr. Andrew Ker Miner witnefses David Strang, Hugh Cloustine Dyers, Donald Calder [Pirwickmaker? Picwickmaker?], John Sanders merct Isobel Dick spouse to George Richan of Linklatter and Isobel Kaa spouse to Patrick Traill merct and Isobel Mouat
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 103, 1706
Mar 21 [blank] Richan Lawll daughter to George Richan merct and Isobel Dick was baptized by the fd Mr. Andrew Ker Wittnefses [blank]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727, (film 0990503), page 105, 1707
[dates torn off] [Robert?] Richan Lawll son to George Richan [obscured] was baptised by Mr. Thomas Baikie Witnefses Robert Stewart merchand [sic]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727, (film 0990503), page 106, 1708
July 27 John Richan Lawfull son to George Richan merchant & Isobel Dick was baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie Wittnefses John Richan Mert and Margaret Stewart
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 108, 1709
Decr 26 George Scart Lawl son to William Scart and Elspeth Sinclair ws baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie Wittnefsess George Richan one of the present Baillies and Isobel Dick his spoufe
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 110, 1711
Febry 26 Margaret Richan Lawll daughter to George Richan of Linklatter and Issobel Dick was baptized by Mr. Baikie Witnefses Robert Baikie of Tankerness and Margaret [Iang (obs)] [Sinclair] his Lady
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 112, 1712
Feby 3 George Ker Lawfull son to Mr. Andrew Ker Min and Elizabeth Ker was baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie Wittneffes George Richan of Linklatter, George Spence Clerk, George Traill Nor puBlick, Isobel Dick, Margaret Geddes and Isobel Louttit their spoufes
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 112, 1712
March 19 Isobel Ritchie Lawll daughter to George Ritchie Late Baillie and Jean Richan baptized by Mr. Ker Wittnefses George Richan of Linklatter and Isobel Dick his spoufe
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 113, 1712
July 21 Isobel Scott Lawll daughter to Thomas Scott chopman and Kathrine Lesslie was baptized by Mr. Ker Wittnefses Isobel Dick spouse to George Richan merchant and Isobel Richan his daughter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 113, 1712
July 29 George Richan Lawfull son to George Richan of Linklatter and Isobel Dick was baptized by Mr. Ker Wittnesses George Ritchie Late Baillie and Jean Richan his spouse
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 116, 1713
Eod [June 6] William Richan lawfull son to George Richan of Linklatter and Isobel Dick was baptized by the faid Mr. Ker Wittnesses William Ballandine of Stonehouse
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 120, 1714
Oct [?] James Richan Lawfull son to George Richan of Lin[torn] and Isobel Dick was baptized by Mr. Baikie Wittnefses James Stewart of Brech and James Ballendin
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 122, 1716
Eod [January 18] Barbara Richan Lawfull daughter to George Richan [torn] Linklatter and Isobel Dick was baptized by Mr. Tho Baikie Wittnefses Barbara Balfour mistris of Wast[obscured] and several others
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 131, 1720
Decr 28 Iffoble Eme Laull daughter to John Eme Saillor and Mergery [obscured] was baptised by Mr. Thomas Baikie wittneffes George Richan of Linclater and Robert Richan his son John Alexander Cordiner Iffoble Dick Spoufe to the forfaid George Richan
Kirkwall OPR 21/4 M 1657 - 1819 (film 0990504), page ?, 1722
Aprile 9 Andrew Baikie of Hoy was contracted in order to marriage with Isobel Richan laull daughter to George Richan of Linklatter cau[tione]rs Mr. Robert Hunnyman [sic] of Graemsay for the man & the said George Richan for the woman and were married by Mr. Thomas Bakie [sic] Aprile 30th 1722
GEORGE RICHAN of Linklater & ANN RITCHIE (3rd wife)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 137, 1723
June 8th Ann Richan Lawfull daughter to George Richan of Linklater and Ann Ritchie was baptized by [??] Mr. Mein Wittnefses Harie Moncreif of Rapness and Ann Bisbine his Lady
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 138, 1724
June 7 Ann Scart lawfull daughter to William Scart Cuper and Ann Spence was baptized by Mr. Geils minifter at Birsa Wittnefses George Richan of Linklater & Ann Ritchie his spoufe
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 139, 1724
Ann Sabistin lawfull daughter to John Sabistin in Hornisquoy and Marie Garioch was baptized by the Minister Wittneff Ann Ritchie spouse to George Richan of Linklatter
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 141, 1725
Novr 29 Katharine Richan Lawll Daughter to George Richan of Linklatter and Ann Ritchie was baptized by Mr. Thos Baikie Miner Wittnefses [blank]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 144, 1727
Richan - Janry 12 Barbara Lawfull Daughter to George Richan of Linkletter and [balance of entry blank]
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 1 1728
Richan Febry 10th Henry Laull Son to George Richan of Linklater and [balance of entry blank]
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 5 1729
Richan Febry 2nd Ronald Laull Son to George Richan of Linklater and Anna Ritchie his Spouse was Baptized by Mr. William Scot minr Witnefses [blank - meaning the register fee was not paid]
ROBERT RICHAN of Linklater & JEAN STEWART
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727, (film 0990503), page 105, 1707
[dates torn off] [Robert?] Richan Lawll son to George Richan [obscured] was baptised by Mr. Thomas Baikie Witnefses Robert Stewart merchand [sic]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 131, 1720
Decr 28 Iffoble Eme Laull daughter to John Eme Saillor and Mergery [obscured] was baptised by Mr. Thomas Baikie wittneffes George Richan of Linclater and Robert Richan his son John Alexander Cordiner Iffoble Dick Spoufe to the forfaid George Richan
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page17 1732
Richan Octr 30th [in margin “Natus 22”] George Laull Son to Rot Richan of Linklater & Jean Stewart his Spouse Was Baptized by Mr. Baikie Minr Witnefses James Traill of Wookwick [sic] and Margaret Richan [obscured]
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 19 1733
Richan Septr 1st Isobell Laull Daur to Robert Richan of Linklater and Jean Stewart his Spouse was Baptized by Mr. Baikie Minr Witnefses Andrew Young younger of Castleyards & Marg Forbes Spouse to John Hay of Bafbilhon
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 25 1734
Richan Decr 26th Mary Laull Daur to Rot Richan of Linklater and Jean Stewart his Spouse was Baptized by Mr. Thomas Baikie minr Witnefses Magnus Mason Alexr Mowat Jean Graham and Isobell Millar
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 28 1736
Richan Febry 11th [written as “ij”] Robert Laull Son to Rot Richan of Linklater & Jean Stewart his Spouse was Baptized by Mr. Scot minr Witnefses Don: Groat Rot Kaa Jean Covingtree and Margt Grahame
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 46 1739
Richan Septr 25th [in margin “Nata Eodem”] Jean Laull Daur to Robert Richan of Linklater and Jean Stewart his Spouse was Baptized by Mr. Irvine Minr Witnefses [blank - meaning the register fee was not paid]
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 56, 1742
Richan Aprile 15th Margaret Laull Daur to Robt Richan of Linklater & Jean Stewart his Spouse was Baptized by Mr. Irvine minr Witnefses [obscured]
WILLIAM RICHAN & ESTHER RICHAN
Kirkwall OPR 21/3 B 1783 - 1819 (film 0990504), page ?, 1784
[out of order, with June entries] Richan - Mary Mason lawful Daughter of Mr. William Richan and Esther Richan was born 7th Apl. and baptd. 7th May by Mr. Yule - Witnefses Capt. Traill & Dr. Robert Groat
Kirkwall OPR 21/3 B 1783 - 1819 (film 0990504), page ?, 1786
Robert lawful son of Mr William Richan and Mrs Esther Richan was born June the 24th and baptized July 11th by Mr Yule Witnefses Capn Traill and [obscured]
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ??, 1817
May 16 - Mrs. Richan of Linklater (adult)
Kirkwall Register of Deaths, 1829
Capten [sic] Richen, died May 1, burd May 8, age 87, born Kirkwall, died of old age
WILLIAM RICHAN & JANET KEITH (see KEITH Family)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 116, 1713
Eod [June 6] William Richan lawfull son to George Richan of Linklatter and Isobel Dick was baptized by the faid Mr. Ker Wittnesses William Ballandine of Stonehouse
Kirkwall OPR 21/4 M 1657 - 1819 (film 0990504), page ?, 1749
Augst 26th: William Richan Merchant in Kirkwall and Janet Keith both in this Congregation, were contracted in order to Marriage: Were married Sept 12th by Mr. John Yule Minr
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 60, 1750
Richan Augst 15th Isobel Lawful Daughter to William Richan Mertt and Janet Keith his Spouse was baptized by Mr John Yule Minr Mr Alexr Riddock Minr & William Groat Mert Witt & Ifobel Miller God Mother
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 65, 1751
Richan Wilhelmina, Lawful Daughter to William Richan & Jannet Keith his Spoufe, was born Novr 24th & baptiz’d [date not stated but next entry is for baptism on 25th] by Mr John Yule. Witnefses sd Mr. Yule & Baillie Groat.
Kirkwall OPR 21/2 B 1728 - 1783 (film 0990503), page 89, 1761
Richan Margaret Lawfull Daughter to William Richan Sailor & Janet Kieth [sic] was baptized 4th March by Mr John Yule Witnefses Edward Keith one of the present Baillies of Kirkwall & William Watt Junr.
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ??, 1799
Octr 5 - Mifs Eliz. Richan (adult)
Kirkwall OPR 21/5 D 1666 - 1820 (film 0990505), page ??, 1802
Octr 7th - Mifs Elizabeth Richan (adult)
WILLIAM RICHAN, litster in Zetland & JEAN POTTINGER
Kirkwall OPR 21/4 M 1657 - 1819 (film 0990504), page ?, 1670
April 9 - William Richen litster in Zetland and Jean Pottinger wer [sic] contracted to be Minifter William Laughten and Robert Richen elders. Cautioners Robert Richen for his nephew and Robert Pottinger of Howbifter for his fifter. April 21 they wer [sic] married by Mr. James Douglas
OCR 14/49 M 1662 - 1677 (from original), page ?, 1670
[month and day torn off] Quhilk day William Richen wes [sic] married with Jean Pottinger by Mr James Duglas minifter after thry[torn] proclamation
HUGH CLOUSTON & JEAN RICHAN
[this Jean Richan was clearly a different person than the woman married to George Ritchie (see entry below), but who were her parents?]
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 82, 1691
Agust 20 Margret Cloufton laull daughter to Hugh Cloufton & Jean Richen was baptized be Mr. John Willfon wittneffes James Kaa & Georg Richen, Margret Grhame daughter to Ha: Grhame of Breknefs & Margret Richen spoufe to James Kaa
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 94, 1701
Aprill 27 Jean Hunter laull daughter to Robert Hunter and Margret Stemfon baptized by Mr. Tho: Baikie wittneffes were George Ritchie Bailzie and Jean Richen his fpoufe & Jean Richen fpoufe to Hugh Cloufton
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 102, 1705
Decer 6 Isobel Manson Lawll daughter to George Manson Gunsmith and Anna Annan was baptized by Mr. Andrew Ker Miner witnefses David Strang, Hugh Cloustine Dyers, Donald Calder [Pirwickmaker? Picwickmaker?], John Sanders merct Isobel Dick spouse to George Richan of Linklatter and Isobel Kaa spouse to Patrick Traill merct and Isobel Mouat
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 52, 1675
December 4 James Rynne lawfull sonne to Thomas Rynne [lylol?] in Edgh and Elspet Richen was baptized be Mr James Wallace minister wittneff James Clark a child lawfull fonne to unwll James Clark merchant and Iffabell Ballenden Spous to Robert Richen litfter [who was this Elspet Richan ??]
GEORGE RITCHIE, baillie & JEAN RICHEN (see RITCHIE Family)
ANDREW STRANG, Dyer & ELSPET RICHAN (see STRANG Family)
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 57 1677
November 30 Jean Richen lawfull daughter to John Richen lifter and Janet Loutit was baptized be Mr James Wallace & Wittneff David Craigie of OverSanda, Jean Grahame his spous, John Baird merchant and Jean Lentron spous to William Richen
Kirkwall OPR 21/1 B 1652 - 1727 (film 0990503), page 102, 1705
Nov “Natus 10 bapt 21” John Yensta Lawll son to Alexander Yensta seaman and Margaret Swan was baptised by Mr. Andrew Ker witnefses John Tayleor Skipper John Richan and Jean Hutchison