The ninth (entered as eighth) and apparently final child of James McAuslan and Christian Ritchie was Helen:

James McAslan calico printer Duke Street & Christian Ritchie had a lawful daughter their 8th child born 12th Decr 1833 Baptd 5 Jany 1834 named Helen, 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 16 but no occupation was given.

Her whereabouts in 1861 are unknown but in 1871 she was again living in the family home. Her age was entered as 35 but no occupation was given.