The eighth (entered as seventh) child of James McAuslan and Christian Ritchie was Elizabeth:

James McAslan calico printer Duke Street & Christian Ritchie had a lawful daughter their 7th child born 3d September 1831 Bapd Sept, 1831 named Elizabeth, David Mathieson & Wm McDonald Witnefses

At the time of the 1851 census record, Elizabeth was living in the family home in Susannah Street, Alexandria. Her age was recorded as 18 but no occupation was given.

Elizabeth acted as informant on the 1896 death certificate of her sister, Christina Ritchie.