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     Catherine Rausch was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner.

     Elizabeth Rausch was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner.

     Eva Rausch was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner. Eva Rausch married John Pence, son of Michael Pence, per will of Philip Roush, Gallia County, Ohio, 1820.

     Hannah Rausch was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner.

     Magdalena Rausch was also known as "Molly". She was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner.

     Philip Rausch was born on 18 March 1741 at Northampton Co., PA. He married Anna Catherine Kelchner, daughter of Michael Kelchner, in 1765 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Philip Rausch died on 1 March 1820 at Cheshire Twp., Gallia Co., OH, at age 78

Biography -- (Findagrave.com):

Phillip was the son of Johann Adam and Susannah Sehler Roush, both German immigrants.

His father settled with his family in Shenandoah co, VA.

Phillip married Catherine Kelchner in 1765 in Shenandoah co Va. They were the parents of 13 children.

Phillip was one of nine sons who served their country in the cause of the independence. He served as a Private in the Continenal Army, Northampton co Militia under John Vanittan 1780.

After the death of their parents Phillip and brother Jacob migrated with their families to the area of Adams Co Ohio.
He was called "The Colonizer" as his settlement was the first in Adams Co and only the third in OH.

In 1814 he deeded 1 acre of land for the purpose of the first school and meeting house.

He was listed on land lists for the years of 1808 through 1819.

He was buried in March 1820 at Roush Cemetery, Cheshire Twp., Gallia Co., OH, Findagrave #28169595.

     Sarah Rausch was born at Virginia. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner.

     Susannah Rausch was born on 10 January 1770 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner. Susannah Rausch married Joh. Peter Pence, son of Michael Pence, on 31 December 1792 at Shenandoah Co., VA, per will of Philip Roush, Gallia County, Ohio, 1820. Susannah was first married to John Zirkle son of Michael Zirkle Sr 28 Nov 1788 Shenandoah Co. They had one daughter Lydia. Susannah Rausch died on 19 May 1851 at Adams Co., OH, at age 81. She was buried in May 1851 at Pence Cemetery, Manchester, Adams Co., OH, Findagrave #53253935.

     Emma Jane Rauschenberg was born in 1877 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married George Martin Mayer on 8 September 1903 at Mercer Co., PA.¹ Emma Jane Rauschenberg died on 23 January 1952 at Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.

     Catharine Rausenberger was born circa 1837 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹ Catharine Rausenberger married Samuel Sherfleck on 25 August 1857 at Louisa Co., IA.

     John Rausenberger was born at Pennsylvania.² He married Mary (?) circa 1828.² John Rausenberger lived in 1840 at Athens Twp., Harrison Co., OH.¹ He died before June 1850 at Green Twp. (probably), Harrison Co., OH.

     Joseph Rausenberger was born circa 1833 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹ Joseph Rausenberger married Nancy R. Pallet on 4 July 1861 at Louisa Co., IA.

     Lewis Rausenberger was born circa 1829 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹ Lewis Rausenberger married Mary Ellen Brown on 23 October 1860 at Louisa Co., IA.

     Nancy Rausenberger was born circa 1834 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹ Nancy Rausenberger married Robert Woodford on 13 May 1857 at Louisa Co., IA.

     Susanna Rausenberger was born circa 1840 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹

     William Harold Rausenberger was also known as "Harry W." He was born circa 1836 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹

     Christian Gottlieb Rauser was born on 31 October 1843 at Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He was the son of Johann Rauser and Anna Gunther. Christian Gottlieb Rauser married Martha Ann Dietrick, daughter of Samuel Dietrick and Susanna Haynes, on 21 December 1865 at Carroll Co., IL. Christian Gottlieb Rauser died on 26 October 1923 at Salem Twp., Carroll Co., IL, at age 79.

     Daniel Millard Rauser was born on 12 October 1887 at Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., IL. He was the son of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick.

     Della Mae Rauser was born on 16 June 1874 at Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick.

     Emma Sue Rauser was born on 18 August 1870 at Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick.

     George Ira Rauser was born in 1868 at Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., IL. He was the son of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick. George Ira Rauser died on 6 November 1945 at Lanark, Carroll Co., IL.

     Johann Rauser married Anna Gunther.

     Louis Freeman Rauser was born on 12 December 1890 at Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., IL. He was the son of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick. Louis Freeman Rauser died in July 1967 at Whiteside Co., IL, at age 76.

     Mary Alice Rauser was born on 27 December 1866 at Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick. Mary Alice Rauser married Louis Ransom Hess on 14 February 1889 at Carroll Co., IL. Mary Alice Rauser died on 28 March 1904 at Grundy Co., IA, at age 37.

     Sarah Elizabeth Rauser was born on 4 March 1876 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Christian Gottlieb Rauser and Martha Ann Dietrick. Sarah Elizabeth Rauser married Albert Dresbach, son of John Dresbach and Alcinda Sherben, on 14 January 1897 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. Sarah Elizabeth Rauser died on 15 March 1956 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 80.

     Abbie Delphine Raushenberger was born in April 1878 at Chariton, Lucas Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Raushenberger and Minerva Rachel Higbee.¹ Abbie Delphine Raushenberger married John Estel Shaw, son of Cassius Isadus Shaw and Julina Ella Munsinger, on 24 January 1906 at Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. George I. Long, Presbyterian. Abbie Delphine Raushenberger died on 26 March 1942 at San Diego Co., CA, at age 63. She was buried in 1942 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA.

     Eldora Raushenberger was born circa 1873 at Lucas Co. (probably), IA.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Raushenberger and Minerva Rachel Higbee.¹

     Emma Raushenberger was born in April 1876 at Lucas Co. (probably), IA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Martin Raushenberger and Minerva Rachel Higbee.¹

     J. Craig Raushenberger was born circa 1845 at Harrison Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of John Rausenberger and Mary (?)¹