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     Joseph W. Rhoad was born on 13 April 1800 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Philip Rhoad and Maria Magdalena Wendel.¹ Joseph W. Rhoad married Lydia Roush, daughter of Henry Roush and Barbara Fanchler, in April 1826 at Highland Co., OH.¹ Joseph W. Rhoad lived in June 1880 at Benton Twp., Pike Co., OH.² He died on 30 October 1887 at age 87. He was buried in November 1887 at Old Dutch Cemetery, Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #24980521.

     Josephine Rhoad was born on 30 September 1838 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH; age 12 as of 1850 census, age 35 as of 1880 census, age 57 as of 1900 census, and age 65 as of 1910 census. Headstone inscription is 30 SEP 1844. I believe the 1850 census, when it was her parent who gave the age. DLB 2023.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Rhoad and Martha McCurdy.¹ Josephine Rhoad married Patrick M. Fitzpatrick on 9 January 1870 at Boone Co., IA. Josephine Rhoad lived on 8 June 1880 at Cedar Twp., Greene Co., IA.² She lived on 15 June 1900 at Cedar Twp., Greene Co., IA.³ She died on 20 June 1919 at Greene Co., IA, at age 80. She was buried in June 1919 at Saint Patricks Cemetery, Churdan, Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #120459065.

     Leah Rhoad was born at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Philip Rhoad and Maria Magdalena Wendel. Leah Rhoad married Valentine Bobb on 1 July 1838 at Highland Co., OH.¹

     Levi Rhoad was born circa 1834 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph W. Rhoad and Lydia Roush.¹ Levi Rhoad married Catherine Roush, daughter of Jacob Roush and Susannah Hawk, on 3 December 1855 at Highland Co., OH. Levi Rhoad lived in June 1880 at Benton Twp., Pike Co., OH.²

     Lydia M. Rhoad was born circa 1873 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John W. Rhoads and Mary A. Hutsinpiller.¹

     Mahala Rhoad was born circa 1829 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph W. Rhoad and Lydia Roush.¹ Mahala Rhoad married Samuel Dearduff on 28 October 1852 at Highland Co., OH.

     Margaret Rhoad was born circa 1837 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph H. Rhoad and Mary Davidson.¹

     Martha Jane Rhoad was also known as "Jenny". She was born circa 1844 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Rhoad and Martha McCurdy.¹

     Maud R. Rhoad was born in 1863 at Boone Co., IA; her headstone inscription shows 1861, however on the JUL 1870 census she was listed as age 7, consistent with a mid- to late-1863 birth after her parents' FEB 1863 marriage.¹

She was the daughter of Andrew Rhoad and Sarah Ann Mowrer. Maud R. Rhoad married George E. Lummis on 21 April 1903 at Orange City, Sioux Co., IA; ceremony by Rev. J. P. Winter. Maud R. Rhoad lived on 11 May 1910 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT.² She died on 14 August 1939 at Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. She was buried in 1939 at Old Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #58123257.

     Nancy Rhoad was born circa 1849 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Rhoad and Martha McCurdy.¹

     Nellie Esther Rhoad was born on 24 January 1901 at Dallas Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Effinger Rhoad and Nora Mavis Brown.¹ Nellie Esther Rhoad married Jerald Frank Randolph on 1 May 1926 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Nellie Esther Rhoad lived between April 1940 and April 1950 at American Twp., Sacramento Co., CA.² She died on 27 December 1983 at Sonoma Co., CA, at age 82. She was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Findagrave #36203134.

     Owen Luther Rhoad was born on 24 February 1897 at Washington Twp., Greene Co., IA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Effinger Rhoad and Nora Mavis Brown. Owen Luther Rhoad married Lillie C. Schweighofer circa 1924; no children.³ Owen Luther Rhoad lived on 2 April 1930 at 3685 Kings Highway Park, St. Louis, MO, tire dealer.³ He lived on 15 February 1942 at 6132 Leona Street, St. Louis, MO, owner, Standard Tire & Electric Co., WW II draft registration. He died on 26 September 1991 at St. Louis, MO, at age 94. He was buried in 1991 at Saints Peter and Pau Catholic Cemetery Old (Mausoleum), St. Louis, MO, Findagrave #47564783.

     Philip Rhoad was born on 22 January 1772 at Pennsylvania or Maryland Birth date calculated from headstone incscription "aged 86y 5M 11d."¹ He was the son of Jacob Rhode and Maria Elizabeth Stolz. Philip Rhoad married Maria Magdalena Wendel, daughter of John Wendel and Maria Magdalena Dellinger, on 25 September 1797 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹
Note: Relocated from Shenandoah County to Highland County, Ohio. Philip Rhoad died on 3 July 1858 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH, at age 86.¹ He was buried in July 1858 at Old Dutch Cemetery, Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #24980513.

     Rebecca Rhoad was born on 11 June 1803 at Shenandoah Co., VA, Her father migrated to Ohio in 1805, so the 1850 census was in error on her birth location.¹ She was the daughter of Philip Rhoad and Maria Magdalena Wendel. Rebecca Rhoad married John Roush, son of John Roush and Magdalena "Molly" Elizabeth Wendel, on 24 February 1824 at Highland Co., OH. Rebecca Rhoad died on 12 March 1895 at Dunreath, Marion Co., IA, at age 91.

     Sampson Rhoad was born circa 1833 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph H. Rhoad and Mary Davidson.¹ Sampson Rhoad married Catharine Hatter, daughter of John Hatter and Mary (?), on 22 October 1857 at Highland Co., OH.²

     Samuel Rhoad was born on 27 June 1806 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH. He was the son of Philip Rhoad and Maria Magdalena Wendel. Samuel Rhoad married Martha McCurdy, daughter of Hugh McCurdy and Martha McAllister, on 5 July 1835 at Highland Co., OH. Samuel Rhoad lived on 6 September 1850 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH, farming.¹ He lived on 22 June 1860 at Washington Twp., Greene Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 29 June 1880 at Washington Twp., Greene Co., IA, next door to his son Andrew's home, widowed, with his daughter Jane in his household, farm laborer.³ He died on 10 August 1891 at Greene Co., IA, at age 85

Biography -- (Findagrave.com):

Biographical and Historical Record of Greene and Carroll Counties, Iowa. (The Lewis Publishing Company, 113 Adams St., Chicago, Illinois 1887.)

Samuel Rhoad, farmer, section 28, Washington Township, was born in Highland County, Ohio, June 27, 1806. His father, Phillip Rhoad, was born in Pennsylvania, and taken by his father, Jacob Rhoad, to Shenandoah County, Virginia, in infancy, where he was reared, and removed to Highland County, Ohio in 1805. His mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Stols. Samuel Rhoad's mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Magdalene Wendel. He was reared on a farm and received a limited education in the subscription schools, which were held in the old pioneer log cabin. The cabins had split logs for seats, paper windows, puncheon floors, hugh fire places and board roofs. He and General Jacob Amminam, who was a cadet at West Point, were schoolmates, attending school in an old still-house, with curtains to separate the school room from the engine and boiler. He was born and reared on the old homestead, married and lived there until he had six children. In 1850, he came to Wapello County, Iowa, thence to Greene County, in 1855, settling upon his present farm, which was then wild land. There was but one log cabin in sight. There were many wolves, deer, wildcats, and a few elk. He went to Panora and Elk Rapids to mill, a distance of twenty miles or more, and frequently went to Des Moines to trade. Cornbread was then the "staff of life," and cornmeal was legal tender. Mr. Rhoad was married July 5, 1835, to Miss Martha McCurdy, daughter of Hugh McCurdy, now deceased. She was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Her mother's name was Martha McAllister. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoad had eight children, four of whom are living. Andrew, Josephine; wife of P. M. Fitz, Patrick of this county; Hannah, wife of J. C. Beaman, of Washington Township; and Martha J., who lives at home. Mrs. Rhoad died August 19, 1871. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and was aged fifty-eight years, having been born March 25, 1813. Mr. Rhoad owns 240 acres of land, which is worked by a tenant. He is a member of the Presbyterian church.

He was buried in August 1891 at Old Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #58123502.

     Samuel Effinger Rhoad was born in January 1865 at Greene Co., IA.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Rhoad and Sarah Ann Mowrer.¹ Samuel Effinger Rhoad married Nora Mavis Brown on 30 March 1892 at Dallas Co., IA. Samuel Effinger Rhoad lived on 18 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Greene Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 27 April 1910 at Dallas Twp., Dallas Co., IA, farming.³ He lived on 23 April 1940 at Lenzburg, St. Clair Co., IL, age 74, farming.⁴ He lived on 28 November 1940 at New Athens, St. Clair Co., IL, Affidavit for his son Homer's Certificate of Delayed Births, Iowa State Department of Health #77027. He died after November 1940 at Illinois (probably).

     Samuel H. Rhoad was born circa 1842 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Samuel Rhoad and Martha McCurdy.¹

     Sarah Rhoad was born at Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Philip Rhoad and Maria Magdalena Wendel. Sarah Rhoad married Jacob Wiser on 3 November 1836 at Highland Co., OH.

     Sophia Rhoad was born circa 1846 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph H. Rhoad and Mary Davidson.¹

     A. C. Rhoades was born in 1913. He was the son of John Carey Rhoades and Mead Roush. A. C. Rhoades died in 1991.

     Alfred Rhoades was born circa 1856 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Philip Rhoads and Helen M. Rose.¹

     Bertesen Lucinda Rhoades was born in 1916. She was the daughter of John Carey Rhoades and Mead Roush. Bertesen Lucinda Rhoades married Guy Francis Thorn on 6 September 1938. Bertesen Lucinda Rhoades died in 1997. She was buried in 1997 at DeKalb Co., IL.

     Note: Info from "The Roush Family in America", Vol. 3. Catherine Rhoades was born in January 1827 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph W. Rhoad and Lydia Roush. Catherine Rhoades married Eli Wilkin, son of William Wilkin and Rebecca Windle, on 21 February 1843 at Highland Co., OH. Catherine Rhoades died on 14 November 1892 at Highland Co., OH, at age 65.

     Charles S. Rhoades was born circa 1854 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Philip Rhoads and Helen M. Rose.¹

     Forest E. Rhoades was born in 1906. He was the son of John Carey Rhoades and Mead Roush. Forest E. Rhoades died in 1966.

     Gordon E. Rhoades was born circa 1879 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Philip Rhoads and Salome (?)¹

     Harvey E. Rhoades was born circa 1893 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of William Enos Rhoades and Nancy Jane (?) Harvey E. Rhoades married Bessie G. (?).¹

     Ira D. Rhoades was born on 26 May 1877 at Latham, Pike Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Levi Rhoad and Catherine Roush.¹ Ira D. Rhoades married Catherine Irene Friend on 19 September 1900 at Bloomingburg, Highland Co., OH.
Note: Relocated to Lake County, Ohio about 1916. Ira D. Rhoades died on 28 October 1926 at Perry Twp., Lake Co., OH, at age 49. He was buried in 1926 at Perry Cemetery, Perry Twp., Lake Co., OH.

     Israel Rhoades was born circa 1837 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph W. Rhoad and Lydia Roush.¹ Israel Rhoades married Sarah Ann Shoemaker on 12 March 1858 at Highland Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. N. Turner.