William Ritchie

William Ritchie (1781 – 4 February 1831) was a Scottish lawyer, journalist and newspaper owner.

Ritchie was born at Lundin Mill, Fife, where his father had a flax dressing business. He also was active in several debating societies. Although not initially profitable,

In 1824 Ritchie published Essays on Constitutional Law and Forms of Process

On 4 February 1831, Ritchie died at his home in George Square, Edinburgh. Ritchie was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh,

Ritchie was survived by his wife Alison Sandeman.