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---- RITCHEY

He was married to Betty CRIDER.

Simon RITTER

He was married to Frena STEINER.⁽⁷⁹³⁷⁾

Evangline ROBERTSON

She was married to Gordon Francis BRAWN Sr. on 11 Jun 1949 in Portsmouth, Strafford Co., NH.⁽⁷⁹³⁸⁾ Children were: Rebecca BRAWN, Linda BRAWN, Gordon Francis BRAWN Jr., Brian Frederick BRAWN, James Robertson BRAWN .

Edward ROBINSON was born in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹³⁹⁾

He was married to Susan ROBISON.⁽⁷⁹⁴⁰⁾ Children were: Joseph Hoffee ROBINSON , William C. ROBINSON, Grace ROBINSON.

Grace ROBINSON resided Davenport, Iowa on 22 May 1949 in When brother Joseph died.⁽⁷⁹⁴¹⁾ Parents: Edward ROBINSON and Susan ROBISON.

She was married to Earl DAVIS.⁽⁷⁹⁴²⁾

Joseph Hoffee ROBINSON⁽⁷⁹⁴³⁾ was born on 26 Mar 1890 in Washingtonville, PA.⁽⁷⁹⁴⁴⁾ He resided on 2 Jul 1928 in State College (Centre Co.), PA. He resided 1419 Regina St., Harrisburg on 22 May 1949 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁴⁵⁾⁽⁷⁹⁴⁶⁾ He died on 22 May 1949 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁴⁷⁾⁽⁷⁹⁴⁸⁾ He was buried on 25 May 1949 in Shoop's Cemetery, Harrisburg (Dauphin Co.), PA.⁽⁷⁹⁴⁹⁾⁽⁷⁹⁵⁰⁾⁽⁷⁹⁵¹⁾ Richard Lee Snyder Funeral Home
burial at Shoop's Church Cemetery He was a Boilermaker, PA Railroad in Engine house, Harrisburg.⁽⁷⁹⁵²⁾⁽⁷⁹⁵³⁾ ⁽⁷⁹⁵⁴⁾ Florence had no children Parents: Edward ROBINSON and Susan ROBISON.

He was married to Florence Hulda KELLER on 2 Jul 1928 in Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁵⁵⁾⁽⁷⁹⁵⁶⁾⁽⁷⁹⁵⁷⁾⁽⁷⁹⁵⁸⁾

William C. ROBINSON resided Harrisburg on 22 May 1949.⁽⁷⁹⁵⁹⁾ Parents: Edward ROBINSON and Susan ROBISON.

Susan ROBISON was born in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁶⁰⁾ The existence of a second spouse is purely assumption based on the obituary of her son, Joseph H. Robinson. In it, it states that Joseph had a half-sister Mrs. Bessie Stough and a half-brother, Benjamin Savercoll. If the second spouse had been married to Susan's husband Edward, then you would have expected the male half-brother to also have been surnamed Robinson.

She was married to Edward ROBINSON.⁽⁷⁹⁶¹⁾ Children were: Joseph Hoffee ROBINSON, William C. ROBINSON, Grace ROBINSON.

She was married to ---- SAVERCOLL (?).⁽⁷⁹⁶²⁾ Children were: Bessie SAVERCOLL (?) , Benjamin SAVERCOLL (?).

Martha RODGER

She was married to Gordon Nute BRAWN .⁽⁷⁹⁶³⁾ Children were: Winnifred BRAWN, Gordon Francis BRAWN Sr., Janet BRAWN.

Anna Maria ROHRBACH was born about 1753 in Zweibrucken, Palatinate, Germany.⁽⁷⁹⁶⁴⁾ She was Sponsored Anna Maria Koffersperger for baptism on 15 Dec 1773 in Pequea Reformed Church, New Providence, Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁶⁵⁾ It appears that Anna Maria Kofersperger, b. 22 Aug 1773, daughter of Martin and Rosina Koffersperger, may have been named after Anna Maria Rohrbach. It is not known why the elder Anna Maria was chosen as a sponsor. Perhaps it suggests a relationship of a husband.

Her brother Philip had two children baptized in the same church in 1790 and 1793. The source notes that she was born "one Anna Maria Rohrbacher (later corrected to Rohrbach)." Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

Catharina ROHRBACH was born about 1754 in Palatinate or Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁶⁶⁾ Her father Peter arrived by 1 Oct 1754 in Philadelphia on the Phoenix. It is not clear if Catharina was born before or after her father's arrival. She was confirmed in 1772 in Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁶⁷⁾ The source notes that church records show, "Catharina Rohrbach, age 18, daughter of the late Peter Rohrbach, was confirmed in 1772..." Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

Frederick ROHRBACH was born about 1759 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁶⁸⁾ He resided in 1781 in Philadelphia (?).⁽⁷⁹⁶⁹⁾ based on a tax list of 1781, the source argues that he could be the brother of Philip Rohrbach in the tax list that year in Bedminister Twp., Bucks Co., Pa.

Source notes original tax lists in the possession of the Bucks Co. Historical Society, Doylestown. He P.A. 3:XV:684 City tax rolls in 1781 in Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁷⁰⁾ Not in 1779 or 1780 tax roll allowing a speculation that Frederick could have turned 21, the legal age to start taxation, about 1780 or 1781. He P.A. 3 XVI:516 in 1782 in Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁷¹⁾ East part of the Northern Liberties. He was a Cordwainer about 1785 in Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁷²⁾ Based only on a Frederick Rohrbach , cordwainer, listed as residing on Arch Street, between Second and Front Streets, Philadelphia. May have been originally "Friedrich." Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

John ROHRBACH⁽⁷⁹⁷³⁾ was born about 1757 in Near Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁷⁴⁾ He resided Home of Catharina's parents, Philipp and Anna Rapp between 1778 and 1780 in Nockamixon Twp., Bucks Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁷⁵⁾ He resided between 1781 and 1783 in Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁷⁶⁾ source bases this on the 1781 tax list in possession of the Bucks Co. Historical Society, Doylestown, Pa.

John may have moved to Washington Co., Md., as early as 1782, so possibly he did not sell his Bucks Co. property until 1784. He resided between 1782 and 1807 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., Md..⁽⁷⁹⁷⁷⁾ It may be interesting to investigate any possible association with the Llewellyn Davis family of Lower Antietam Hundred, Washington Co., Md. Davis was the fourth great grandfather of this compiler and his descendant married a Rorabaugh (Rachel Cecelia).

Arrived in Sharpsburg prior to Jan. 17, 1783. He died before 7 Apr 1807 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., Md..⁽⁷⁹⁷⁸⁾ Source notes an "estate administration" as the primary source. The source notes his name may have been originally Johannes.

Interesting note regarding the Rohrbach family, since John Rohrbach resided on a farm in Sharpsburg, Md. A bridge near the farm was named the Rohrbach Bridge. After the nearby Civil War Battle of Antietam, the bridge was renamed the Burnside Bridge for General Burnside who fought there. Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

He was married to Catharina RAPP about 1778 in Near Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁷⁹⁾

Magdalena ROHRBACH was born about 1761 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁸⁰⁾ Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

She was married to Michael NEFF on 28 Oct 1783 in Christ Church, Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁸¹⁾

Peter ROHRBACH⁽⁷⁹⁸²⁾ was born between 1720 and 1730 in Zweibrucken, Palatinate, Germany.⁽⁷⁹⁸³⁾ His son John stated that he was from Rhinestone Falls (sic) in Germany. Translated, this could have been Rheinland-Pfalz near Zweibrucken. He immigrated on 1 Oct 1754 to Philadelphia.⁽⁷⁹⁸⁴⁾ Peter may have actually arrived at the end of September, but he was at least on or near the Phoenix on Oct. 1 to sign the Oaths of Allegiance and Abjuration.

John Spurrier was the master. There were about 300 passengers on the ship from Franconia, the Palatinate, and Zweibrucken.

It is believed that the Lauver ancestor of Edward B. Lauver I, Johann Balthasar Laber, arrived on the Phoenix in 1751. He died before 1772 in In or near Philadelphia Co..⁽⁷⁹⁸⁵⁾ When his daughter Catharina was confirmed in Vincent Reformed Church, Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa., the date was 1772 and noted as "daughter of the late Peter Rohrbach." One very important note is found in the "Rohrbach Genealogy" book notes that John Rorabaugh moved from Bucks county, Pa. to Washington County, Md. It should be noted that Benjamin Davis, whose family was also from Washington Co., Md., married Catherine Rorabaugh, a descendent of this family.

The ship Phoenix's captain's listed shows him as Peter Rohrbacher. The Oath of Allegiance has his mark affixed to Peter Rowoback. The Oath of Abjuration has him mark affixed to Peter Rohrbach.

Catharina is the only child documented as daughter of Peter. The source notes that the other children are reconstructed from circumstantial evidence.

Lewis Rohrbaugh speculates that Peter was mostly likely a "farmer in Chester, Lancaster or Philadelphia County, Pa." Because his daughter Catharina was confirmed in Chester Co., that county would be a good choice to begin a search. However, it is likely that Peter was deceased prior to the confirmation and the children may have scattered. Not enough is known at this point to draw conclusions.

It appears that the Rorabaugh spelling in the family line down through Catherine began with George, as well as his brother Philip.

Children were: George RORABAUGH, Philip RORABAUGH, Anna Maria ROHRBACH, Catharina ROHRBACH, John ROHRBACH, Frederick ROHRBACH, Magdalena ROHRBACH.

Abraham RORABAUGH was born about 1784 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁸⁶⁾ It appears the source relied on the 1800 census in Franklin Co., Pa. He served in the military War of 1812 (?) in Westmoreland Co., Pa. militia, 1st Brigade, 13th Division.⁽⁷⁹⁸⁷⁾ Pursuant to general order May 12, 1812. Listed as Abraham Rorebaugh, age 28. Parents: George RORABAUGH.

Adalade RORABAUGH was born about 1846 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁸⁸⁾ May have been under the jurisdiction of Huntingdon Co. She resided Henry H. Hammond in 1870 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁸⁹⁾ 1870 Census shows Adalade living with Henry Hammond, but sources are not yet clear if they were married or if she was a boarder. Speculation would tend to support a marriage. Further study of census records may suggest the answer. The marriage information of the children are not complete as of May 2000, but the obituary of daughter Margaret states sisters as: Mrs. George M. Metz, Mrs. Frederick Ulrick, Mrs. J. J. Bohn, Mrs. W. H. Schwartz, Mrs. Andrew Riley and Mrs. Thomas R. Davis. We already know that Mrs. Davis is Rachel C. Rorabaugh. Margaret maiden name was in the obituary, but her son is named Charles Blake. One child is not mentioned in the obituary, so one can conclude that one child was deceased by 26 Dec 1899. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

Alucia RORABAUGH was born about 1848 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁹⁰⁾ The marriage information of the children are not complete as of May 2000, but the obituary of daughter Margaret states sisters as: Mrs. George M. Metz, Mrs. Frederick Ulrick, Mrs. J. J. Bohn, Mrs. W. H. Schwartz, Mrs. Andrew Riley and Mrs. Thomas R. Davis. We already know that Mrs. Davis is Rachel C. Rorabaugh. Margaret maiden name was in the obituary, but her son is named Charles Blake. One child is not mentioned in the obituary, so one can conclude that one child was deceased by 26 Dec 1899.

The "Rohrbach Genealogy" book shows a possible spelling of her given name as Alude but with a "(?)".

There was a "Louisa Rorbaugh," age 15, residing in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., Pa., in the 1860 census with the James Condron family. Perhaps this was a result of being orphaned, if she is confirmed as being Alucia. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

Christian RORABAUGH was born about 1780 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹¹⁾ It appears the source relied on the 1800 census in Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH.

Daniel RORABAUGH was born about 1805 in Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁹²⁾ Parents: Philip RORABAUGH and Elizabeth HERMAN.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1793 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹³⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1795 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹⁴⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1797 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹⁵⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1803 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹⁶⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1805 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹⁷⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1807 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁷⁹⁹⁸⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1795 in Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁷⁹⁹⁹⁾ Source notes the 1810 Census as a primary source. Her father sponsored the baptism of a Phillip, son of Wilhelm and Charlott Miller (see miscellaneous note for Phillip Rorabaugh). It is possible that one of the two daughters of Phillip Rorabaugh was named Charlott based on this information. However, the source in "Rohrbach Genealogy" states that the baptism took place in 1785. Could it be possible that the date was a typo and took place in 1795, the year this daughter is recorded as being born? Parents: Philip RORABAUGH and Elizabeth HERMAN.

daughter RORABAUGH was born about 1797 in Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁰⁰⁾ Source notes 1810 Census as primary source. Parents: Philip RORABAUGH and Elizabeth HERMAN.

Diana RORABAUGH was born about 1848 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁰¹⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

Eliza RORABAUGH was born about 1837 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁰²⁾ Possibly born in Huntingdon Co.(later Blair), Woodbury Twp. The marriage information of the children are not complete as of May 2000, but the obituary of daughter Margaret states sisters as: Mrs. George M. Metz, Mrs. Frederick Ulrick, Mrs. J. J. Bohn, Mrs. W. H. Schwartz, Mrs. Andrew Riley and Mrs. Thomas R. Davis. We already know that Mrs. Davis is Rachel C. Rorabaugh. Margaret maiden name was in the obituary, but her son is named Charles Blake. One child is not mentioned in the obituary, so one can conclude that one child was deceased by 26 Dec 1899. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

Elizabeth RORABAUGH was born about 1846 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁰³⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

George RORABAUGH was born about 1801 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁰⁴⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

He was married to Elizabeth ---- about 1825 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁰⁵⁾ They may have been married in Franklin Co., in or near Metal Twp. Children were: John RORABAUGH, George RORABAUGH , Samuel A. RORABAUGH, William RORABAUGH, Lamy (Lamanda?) RORABAUGH, Mary Ann RORABAUGH, Martin RORABAUGH, Elizabeth RORABAUGH, Diana RORABAUGH.

George RORABAUGH was born about 1748 in Zweibrucken, Palatinate, Germany.⁽⁸⁰⁰⁶⁾ He immigrated on 1 Oct 1754 to Philadelphia.⁽⁸⁰⁰⁷⁾ The immigration, on the ship Phoenix, with passengers from Franconia, the Palatinate, and Zweibrucken, is assumed since his father Peter made his mark on the ship's log beside his name on 1 Oct. 1754.

He "Geroge Rorbaugh" one cow, no acreage under cultivation, living at Ludwig Derr's in 1775 in Buffalo Valley, Northumberland Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁰⁸⁾ Source notes "Linn's Annals of Buffalo Valley, p. 72

The tax lists of 1773, 1774, and 1776 are reportedly lost. He does not appear on the tax rolls there 1781 through 1785. He resided Ludwig Derr's, Bufflalo Valley, Northumberland Co. in 1775 in Buffalo Valley, Northumberland Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁰⁹⁾ He died after Apr 1784 in Buffalo Twp., Northumberland Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰¹⁰⁾ It is possible that originally his given name was spelled Georg.

The source (Rorhbach Genealogy) seems speculative on the birth and death information.

He is not on the tax rolls in Buffalo Twp. after 1780. It is possible that he died, moved to Salisbury Twp., Northampton Co., where a "George Roretebush is found with 200 acres, 3 horse and 3; or to Franklin Co., where the 1790 census shows a "George Rudebough" with himself, two males under 16 an d two females. The source expresses doubt that either of these findings are the same George Rorabaugh.

His wife is yet unknown. He most likely would have married her by 1766 since his first child was born in 1767. Best guess for the place of marriage would be Northumberland or Philadelphia Counties.

No strong evidence for places of residence before 1775 and after 1780. His children were reconstructed from the Rorabaugh family that appears in the vicinity of Franklin Co. about 1800. No will or letters of administration has been found. While George's father Peter spells his name with more well known "Rohrbach," George and his descendants use the "Rorabaugh" spelling, which can be a clue to connections to this family.

Since the book source shows the father's death four years before Abraham was born, this is obviously incorrect. The compiler on 10 May 2007 is adjusting the date of death to some time after 1784. Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

Children were: Henry RORABAUGH, John RORABAUGH, Christian RORABAUGH, Abraham RORABAUGH.

George RORABAUGH was born about 1832 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰¹¹⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

H. H. RORABAUGH was born about 1863 in Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰¹²⁾⁽⁸⁰¹³⁾ Source cites pension file for birth date. No mention of 1860 census. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Mary ----.

Henry RORABAUGH was born about 1767 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰¹⁴⁾ It appears the source relied on the 1800 census in Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH.

Henry RORABAUGH was born on 14 Jan 1793 in Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰¹⁵⁾ He was baptized on 25 Apr 1793 in Pequea (now Zion's) Reformed Church, New Providence Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰¹⁶⁾ Sponsored by Henry Herman. It may be assumed that Henry is related to Henry's mother, Elizabeth HERMAN Rorabaugh. Possibly her father, brother, or uncle. He died on 29 May 1872 in Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio.⁽⁸⁰¹⁷⁾ Parents: Philip RORABAUGH and Elizabeth HERMAN.

He was married to Elizabeth SHAFFER on 8 Nov 1814 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰¹⁸⁾

John RORABAUGH was born about 1810 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰¹⁹⁾ He may have been born in Peters Township, Franklin Co., Pa., since his father is found there in the 1810 census. He resided in 1840 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²⁰⁾ Mention is made of the 1840 census which should be easy enough to confirm. He died between Apr 1849 and 1850 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²¹⁾ John's death would have happened after April 1849, and more likely after 26 May 1849. This is assuming he is the father of Rachel, born 26 Feb 1850. Family history programs, such as Family Origins, not attuned to gestation periods as an explanation for a father's death prior to birth of a child may detect this as an error. While reports indicate that John died within this time period, documentation is still needed to confirm actual date of death. Some sources show Roarbaugh as the spelling. The burial records indicate a spelling of Rorabaugh as did the obituary of daughter Cecilia's husband, Thomas R. Davis. It is established that the Rorabaugh name evolved from Roarbach.

There was a John Rorabaugh in the IGI files of LDS (film no. 1760799), listed as father of a Rachel Rorabaugh (born Hollidaysburg). There is also a John Rorabaugh in the IGI (file 1760936) born in Hollidaysburg, 1830, son of John Rorabaugh.

There is a private Martin Rorabaugh listed among Civil War recruits for the 125th PA Volunteer Infantry, Company H. They were recruited from around Huntingdon Co., with the principle place of mustering at Huntingdon. They were mustered in on 13 Aug. 1862 and mustered out on 18 May 1863. No way of knowing if they are one and the same with the father of Rachel Cecilia, but it's a possibility to be investigated.

That this John Roarbaugh is the son of an elder John Roarbaugh of Franklin Co. is "conjecture" from the Census of 1850, Woodbury Twp. Both the younger John and the elder John lived close together and were the only Rorabaughs in the census. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Betsey ----.

He was married to Catherine ---- about 1829 in Huntingdon Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²²⁾⁽⁸⁰²³⁾ Then Huntingdon Co., today Blair Co. Marriage record would most likely only be found in church records since counties didn't start recording marriages until 1880s.

There was a small portion of Blair that belonged to Bedford County at that time. Children were: John RORABAUGH, Mary A. RORABAUGH, Rebecca RORABAUGH, Eliza RORABAUGH, Margaret RORABAUGH, Matilda RORABAUGH, Adalade RORABAUGH, Alucia RORABAUGH, Rachel Cecilia RORABAUGH.

John RORABAUGH was born about 1830 in Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²⁴⁾ That area because part of Blair County about 1846. He resided in 1860 in Huston Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²⁵⁾ Source cites the 1860 census for his residence. He was an Iron furnace worker about 1860 in Rebecca Furnace, Huston Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²⁶⁾⁽⁸⁰²⁷⁾ Rebecca Furnace, built 1817, was in Huston Twp., Blair Co. It was abandoned in 1882. The mansion was still standing in 1947, the date of the source, Blair County's Postal History. He was an Iron furnace worker after 1861 in Rodman Furnace, Taylor Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰²⁸⁾⁽⁸⁰²⁹⁾ There were two iron furnaces built in the village of Rodman in Taylor Twp. in 1862 and 1872. The name came from Admiral Rodman of the U.S. Navy. He served in the military Civil War in Company C, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry.⁽⁸⁰³⁰⁾⁽⁸⁰³¹⁾ He enlisted 20 Aug 1864 and was discharged 1 June 1865 in Alexandria, Va.
His rank was private.

"Soldiers of Blair Co." spells his name "Rohrabaugh"

The "Rohrbach Genealogy" book mentions a Civil War pension file at the National Archives that lists four children. He was buried in Duvall Cemetery, Bedford Co..⁽⁸⁰³²⁾ Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

He was married to Mary ---- in 1851 in Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰³³⁾ Children were: William RORABAUGH , Rose Ellen RORABAUGH, John RORABAUGH, H. H. RORABAUGH.

John RORABAUGH was born between 1855 and 1862 in Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰³⁴⁾ Pension file shows 1855; not shown in 1860 census. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Mary ---- .

John RORABAUGH was born about 1770 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰³⁵⁾ He was an Iron furnace worker after 1800 in Mount Pleasant iron furnace, Franklin Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰³⁶⁾ Source cites records of Mt. Pleasant Iron Furnace that indicates that the Rorabaugh family came into the Path Valley shortly after 1800. He resided in 1810 in Peters Twp., Franklin Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰³⁷⁾ source cites 1810 census. He resided in 1840 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰³⁸⁾ Source cites 1840 census. The source also states that it was Blair County, however, the jurisdiction before 1846 was either Huntingdon or Bedford County. He died after 1840 in Huntingdon Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰³⁹⁾ Parents: George RORABAUGH.

He was married to Betsey ---- about 1791.⁽⁸⁰⁴⁰⁾ Children were: daughter RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, son RORABAUGH, George RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, John RORABAUGH.

John RORABAUGH was born on 1 Sep 1790 in Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁴¹⁾ He was baptized on 20 Oct 1790 in Pequea (now Zion's) Reformed Church, New Providence Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁴²⁾ Sponsors were Adam and Christine Siegel. Parents: Philip RORABAUGH and Elizabeth HERMAN.

John RORABAUGH was born about 1829 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁴³⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

Lamy (Lamanda?) RORABAUGH was born about 1838 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁴⁴⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

Margaret RORABAUGH was born in Sep 1841 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁴⁵⁾⁽⁸⁰⁴⁶⁾⁽⁸⁰⁴⁷⁾ Possibly born in Huntingdon Co.(later Blair), Woodbury Twp. She died on 25 Dec 1899 in Altoona, Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁴⁸⁾⁽⁸⁰⁴⁹⁾ Cause of death was "consumption."
Died at 1:30 P.M.

She was buried on 27 Dec 1899 in Fairview Cemetery, Blair Co., Altoona, PA.⁽⁸⁰⁵⁰⁾⁽⁸⁰⁵¹⁾ Buried in Section K, Plot 3. Records indicate no headstone.

The Fairview Cemetery book states that Margaret was interred on 26 Dec 1899. However, an obituary from 26 Dec 1899 states that burial was to be on 27 Dec. She resided 1914 Pine street to 25 Dec 1899 in Altoona, Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁵²⁾ Resided in Altoona for "many years." At time of death, she was residing with her brother-in-law, Thomas L. Houck. She was Methodist in Chestnut Ave Methodist Episcopal Church.⁽⁸⁰⁵³⁾ Census shows spelling of first name as Margarett. Burial records shows Margaret.

Any references in written files or otherwise that Margaret is the mother of Rachel is a mistake. The birth years of Rachel and Margaret makes it obvious that this is not the case.

Margarett is buried in same plot as her sister Rachel Cecilia Rorabaugh Davis. She may have been unmarried since she was buried with her birth name.

Newspaper obituary shows Margaret with her birth name of Rorabaugh at the time of death. Yet, a son is listed among survivors, Charles Blake. Since no husband is mentioned in the obituary, she may have had a son out of wedlock, divorced or married more than once. It is suggested that church records be sought,

One child is not mentioned in the obituary, so one can conclude that one child was deceased by 26 Dec 1899. Since Margaret died at the home of her brother-in-law, Thomas L. Houck, one possible explanation is that he was the husband of a deceased sister. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

Children were: Charles C. BLAKE .

Martin RORABAUGH was born about 1843 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁵⁴⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

Mary A. RORABAUGH was born about 1831 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁵⁵⁾ Possibly born in Huntingdon Co.(later Blair), Woodbury Twp. The marriage information of the children are not complete as of May 2000, but the obituary of daughter Margaret states sisters as: Mrs. George M. Metz, Mrs. Frederick Ulrick, Mrs. J. J. Bohn, Mrs. W. H. Schwartz, Mrs. Andrew Riley and Mrs. Thomas R. Davis. We already know that Mrs. Davis is Rachel C. Rorabaugh. Margaret maiden name was in the obituary, but her son is named Charles Blake. One child is not mentioned in the obituary, so one can conclude that one child was deceased by 26 Dec 1899. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

Mary Ann RORABAUGH was born about 1840 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁵⁶⁾ Possibly Metal Twp., Franklin Co., Pa. Parents: George RORABAUGH and Elizabeth ----.

Matilda RORABAUGH was born about 1844 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁵⁷⁾ Possibly born in Huntingdon Co.(later Blair), Woodbury Twp. The marriage information of the children are not complete as of May 2000, but the obituary of daughter Margaret states sisters as: Mrs. George M. Metz, Mrs. Frederick Ulrick, Mrs. J. J. Bohn, Mrs. W. H. Schwartz, Mrs. Andrew Riley and Mrs. Thomas R. Davis. We already know that Mrs. Davis is Rachel C. Rorabaugh. Margaret maiden name was in the obituary, but her son is named Charles Blake. One child is not mentioned in the obituary, so one can conclude that one child was deceased by 26 Dec 1899. Parents: John RORABAUGH and Catherine ----.

Philip RORABAUGH was born in 1751 in Zweibrucken, Palatinate, Germany.⁽⁸⁰⁵⁸⁾⁽⁸⁰⁵⁹⁾ Source does not have proof and states that connection to this family was reconstructed. He was "Phillip Rohrbach and frau" sponsored baptism of Phillip Miller on 28 Nov 1785 in Zion's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Zion's View, Conewago Twp., York Co., Pa.. Phillip Miller was the son of Wilhelm and Charlott Miller.
This is interesting that the Miller's named their son Phillip. This could suggest that one of the unnamed daughters born could have been named Charlott.
Is it possible that the date claimed by "Rohrbach Genealogy" on page 363 should have been 1795 instead of 1785? A check of the records of this church may help answer that question. He resided in 1806 in White Deer Twp., Northumberland Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁶⁰⁾ The source notes that he was a new resident of this township in 1806 and appears there in the Census of 1810.. He may have been the "Philip Rodraugh in the 1800 Census in Franklin Co., Pa., but it is not certain. He was buried in Feb 1837 in German Graveyard, Lewisburg, Union Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁶¹⁾ He died on 3 Feb 1837 in Buffalo Twp., Union Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁶²⁾⁽⁸⁰⁶³⁾ There is also a Buffalo Twp. for Northumberland Co., but could be the same place due to geopolitical division changes. He served in the military Revolutionary War - 3 months in Valley Forge, Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁶⁴⁾ Served with the Pennsylvania Line, Captain Slaymaker's Company, Colonel Bull's Regiment during the encampment at Valley Forge. He served in the military War of 1812 - six months in 77th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Marcus Hook.⁽⁸⁰⁶⁵⁾ Six months beginning 24 Sept. 1814, served under Captain John Bergstresser. One muster roll erroneously listed him as "dead." The muster roll of 18 Nov. 1814 places the unit as the Union Co. Company of Militia, attached to the regiment commanded by Lt. Col. George Wierick. He served in the military Whiskey Rebellion 1794 in Pennsylvania.⁽⁸⁰⁶⁶⁾ There may be other children. One possible time period is between a daughter born in 1797 and give years later abt 1805 when Daniel was born. Parents: Peter ROHRBACH.

He was married to Elizabeth HERMAN on 26 Sep 1784 in First Reformed Church, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pa..⁽⁸⁰⁶⁷⁾ Children were: John RORABAUGH, Henry RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, daughter RORABAUGH, Daniel RORABAUGH.

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