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JAMES ROUTZAHN

totemtracers — 2009-05-21 18:58:46Z

I have recently discovered some info re: a James ROUTZAHN, b. Nov 22 1822, d. Aug 24, 1859, He married Elizabeth HEBERLY (b.Aug 28, 1826) on Jan 20, 1846. They had 4 children, three of whom died in infancy. The fouth, Philip Heberly ROUTZAHN, was b. April 27, 1856.
It appears some of this activity was in Kansas. I am interested in any connection to the FOSTER family or to the KRIEBEL family.
The data was found hand written in a remains of a family Bible discovered as we were clearing out miscellany from two very long lives.
Thanks

Re: Charles M. Routzahn (1853-1922)

PSU113 — 2009-03-28 21:05:20Z

Amanda Levina Jackson 1857-1897

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

CandaceConradt — 2009-02-21 06:46:43Z

Hello - my ggggf Martin Hamilton m. Susannah Routsaw in VA who was b. 1795; her parents are Conrad Routsaw (b. 1769, Rocklands Township, Berks Co. PA) & Mary; Conrad's father was Conrad Rauenzahn b. 1745, in MD) m. Catherine, b. 1749, Dryville, Berks Co., PA. I believe Susannah had a brother Henry b. 1794, and sister Mary b. unknown. Also, Conrad Rauenzahn f. Johan Ludwig Rauenzahn & m. Elisabeth Barbara, both from Germany Township, York Co., PA. Any connections and more information? Thank you - Candace

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

CandaceConradt — 2009-02-21 06:42:25Z

Re: Rauenzahn

CandaceConradt — 2009-02-21 06:30:46Z

Re: Rauenzahn

KathyWojo — 2009-02-18 09:22:17Z

There is a huge book that can be ordered named, Rauenzahner to Routon - a Family on the Move. It contains a Paul A. Rauenzahn born 1915. Married in "Bernville, Berks County, Sept 2, 1935 to Edith Catherine Loeb and divorced in 1946. Doesnt' state remarriage - but doesn't mean it didn't happen. Do you have any other names?

Rauenzahn

rauenzah — 2009-02-15 20:26:17Z

I am a Rauenzahn located in PA, and am trying to trace back a family tree. I have no clue where to start. All I know is that I had a grandfather that passed away in 1955 named Paul and lived in West Chester. He was married to Yelda Valentino. Does anyone have a clue of where I can start to search?

Charles M. Routzahn (1853-1922)

tedwkunkle — 2007-11-16 15:36:20Z

Need "full" maiden name of the wife of a Charles M. Routzahn (abt. 1853-1922). He is the son of Isaiah Routsahn (1830-1893). I beleive the wife's maiden surname was Jackson.

Re: Routzahn

tedwkunkle — 2007-11-16 15:33:22Z

Need "full" maiden name of the wife of a Charles M. Routzahn (abt. 1853-1922). He is the son of Isaiah Routsahn (1830-1893). I beleive the wife's maiden surname was Jackson.

Re: Elizabeth Routzahn

amyhutton|M62301 — 2007-06-24 23:22:14Z

Well, this is an old post, but I have your Elizabeth Routsohn. She was my great great grandmother. She raised my grandfather.

Elizabeth was b 25 Nov 1834 in Berwick Twp, Adams County PA twp John and Susanna Routsohn.

She married Benjamin S. Whitmore in Maryland on June 6 1854. I recall that they had four daughters, but I can only find a record of the one, named Portia, who was b. 23 Apr 1864 and was Christened Moravian at Graceham, wherever that is. I don't believe she lived very long, but I could be mistaken.

Benjamin s. Whitmore died in a military hospital in New Orleans during the civil war. I can't remember if he died from yellow fever or was shot in the back as I can't find the pension records I used to have.

So Elizabeth had no husband to support her and her daughters. At the same time James Henry Thompson my great great grandfather, b. 1827 in Littlestown, Adams, PA, had deserted his unit temporarily because his wife, Mary Jane Arendt, had died. He came home to find someone to take care of his children,

Elizabeth was there and she became his children's caretaker and woman of the house while James went back to the war.

Now I don't remember anything about Elizabeth's children being in the household, so it could be that she farmed them out to relatives, maybe maybe not.

When Thompson came home they fell in love, and James took the entire family off to Gallitin Davis County KS. There Elizabeth got pregnant, and, not being married, James said that the baby wasn't his. She then up and left him and came to stay with her sister MArgaret in Pittsburgh.

James came back and got her and they eventually moved to Champaign County, OH, settling in Spring Hills.

The baby, Gertrude Anastasia, was b in 1870 in MD, so I haven't figured that one out yet. Could be she went back to MD to see her other children?

Anyhow, on his deathbed James brought the family all together and told them that Gertrude really was his daughter. Nice of him, huh?

Want more? email me at amyhutton @ aol.com

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

Virginia_Iannelli — 2007-04-17 23:21:46Z

Thanks for your response. I am searching the line of Mary Magdalena Rauenzahner Bauersax (Bauersox/Bowersox) born in Berks County, PA around 1752 and married to George Adam Bauersachs (see above) in Berks County around 1769. Thanks for any help you can give. Giny

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

nae74_1 — 2007-04-17 16:17:46Z

My husband is a direct descendant of both Gideon and Gideon B. Rauenzahn. I don't know what lines you are tracing, but can give you some info on lines down.

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

alikat1996 — 2006-10-07 02:35:26Z

Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn married to George Adam Bauersachs was Christian Rauenzahn's Sister. Mary Maglalena was Gideon B's Grandaunt.
Gideon B. also had a 2nd cousin Mary Maglalena daughter of Johan Conrad brother to Mary Magdalena & Christian.

Gideon B & Sarah Smith Rauenzahn were my 2nd Great-Grandparents on my Dad's Maternal side.

Re: Rauenzahn

2006-09-18 23:01:16Z

I show Amanda from a first marriage to a Catherine Wolf. She was born 1853e and married a William Sapp. There have conflicts with this one I show an Abraham Rhodes who died an infant b= Feb 12, 1858 and d= Aug 23, 1858. There is also a Julie, Henry, Charles, Rev. Samuel Rhodes, George and Rosetta Roads. Those are the names I am showing right now. It pretty much matches what you have.

Re: Rauenzahn

2006-09-18 09:20:00Z

I have Amanda, Julie, Henry, Charles, Samuel (Rev.), George, and 2 unnamed. Does that match what you have? Thanks.

Re: Rauenzahn

2006-09-09 20:10:30Z

According to my notes I have the name Henry. I also have the names of Henry and Rebecca's Children if you need them

Rauenzahn

2006-09-09 12:24:52Z

Is Henry's father's name Henry or Harry? I wanted to make sure of the spelling. Thanks.

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

2006-09-09 00:26:40Z

For Margaret (Rebecca) Routsong Rhodes (1834-1920) I have the following: Married Henry Rhodes May 14, 1857 Henry is the Son of Hery Roads and wife Susannah ? he ws born in PA 26 Apr, 1808 d June 15, 1888 There is a 26 year age difference which I believe is correct. Henry Married on Aug 18, 1829 to a Catherine Wolf she is born 1805 and died 20 Mar 1856.

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

2006-05-14 15:00:09Z

I, too, am a desendant of the Rauenzahns. My g-g-great grandmother was Rebecca Routsong, daughter of Abraham Routsong, b. 1803 Berks Cty, PA. She was married to my g-g-great grandfather, Henry Rhodes (Road, Rhoades). Any info would be appreciated! Thanks.

Re: Looking for Routszong Family History

2005-09-21 16:19:10Z

Hello!
As a Routsong, I have to highly recommend the book, "From Rauenzahner to Routson" This is our family history and Conrad is right there! It is available from Amazon. It is a little pricey, but it is worth every penney!

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

2004-09-07 00:24:08Z

No, not that I am aware of. Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn was the female link to my Bauersox line. She married the first Bowersox born in America. Sorry.

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

2004-09-06 20:33:05Z

Any relation to Gideon Rauenzahn, son of Gideon & Elizabeth Brown (Braun), vorn Feb. 24, 1843, who married Feyette Frey (Fry, Frye), daughter of George & Louisanna, born May 29, 1846? Gideon & Feyette had 7 children: Minerva (10/18/1867), Howard (12/5/1863), Ada, Kate, Lucy Alice (10/9/1872), George, & Oliver (8/11/1875).

Looking for Routszong Family History

2003-05-04 01:13:43Z

I am trying to find information on Conrad Routszong abt. 1750 from Pennsylvania. I have his line from his son Christian Routszong m. Barbary Sheffer, his sons Levi Routszong m. Sarah Mentzer, Philip John Routszong m. Catherine Mentzer, and their children. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

routzahn wilson

2003-05-03 03:19:53Z

I am a researching beginner--am trying to discern whether my great-great grandfather, routzahn wilson, is related to the routzahn surname. Lived in Maryland, married a woman named Frances Ann Medila. Anyone have any information I am much obliged.

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

2003-07-09 19:17:29Z

Dear AEW. Would love to chat with you and share information. Unfortunately, my Mom just died and I have to fly to PA for the services. I will be in touch when things settle down, and I return. Thanks for contacting me.

Re: Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

2003-07-08 13:55:10Z

Ginny,
I know your message was posted a year or two ago but I just happened across it and I too am searching Rauenzahn's You are definitely on the right track for I am a direct descendent of the Rauenzahn's they arrived on a ship called the Brothers under a Captian William Muir. in 1750. The name Rauenzahner has changed through the times and is spelt numerous ways. It has ended with variants as Routzohn to Routson. Hope this helps you out. I have loads of info on the Rauenzahns and Routsons and Routzohns.

AEW

Re: Appaline Routzon (?), Columbiana Co., OH

2002-08-21 01:06:05Z

Hi, Nathaniel. I may be able to help you a little. I have a book called Rauenzahner to Routson, a Family on the Move. I believe my first female ancestor born in America was Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn. My daughter bought the book for me for Christmas. It has only opened a can of worms for me, bringing up more questions and showing lots of errors. I did find Appaline in it. Use the information for what it's worth - it may or may not be correct. On page 100 it lists Apaline Lozier Routson as marrying Joseph James Sheets in 1849. He was bptd 11/28/1829 and was a blacksmith but possessed a farm worth $4,500 in 1860. Children listed are Emma b Ohio 1850, Benjamin, b Oh 1852, d before 1870, Samuel b Oh 1854, Elmira b Oh 1856, Ada b Oh 1859, Elmer b Oh 1861, Charles b Oh 1867, Jesse G b Oh 1869. Page 101 lists William Routson of Adams Co, PA, dying 2/29/1848 aged 37. In 1843 he married Apaline Lozier, b Oh 1823/26, d after 1870 having m in 1849 husband's nephew Joseph James Sheets. .......On May 7, 1849 Isaac Easton and others did convey the 50 acres to widow Apaline Routson, and Children John, Mary A. and William Jr. ..... Hope this helps. Ginny

Re: Routzahn

2001-10-01 00:05:13Z

I only know of my father in law, Lynn Cherry Routzahn born in 1919. I believe his father was also Lynn.

Re: Routzahn

2001-09-30 07:16:57Z

I married a Routzahn from Girard, IL. Have you got any info on them?

Routzahns from Middletown and Myersville

2000-04-30 08:52:03Z

I have been trying to complete my faternal grandmother's ancestry. I did find her parents, brothers and sisters who were buried in Myersville and Middletown, MD. I have also found additional Routzahns that I am not able at this point to connect into the family although suspect they must be connected somehow -- they were buried in close proximity which would indicate that they had some ties. I would be glad to share my finds if interested.

David Routzahn

2000-04-06 20:06:47Z

My maternal grandfather was David H. Routzahn. He lived in Gardners, PA, which is not too far from Gettysburg. He married Annie Margaret Cashman and they had 4 daughters, one of which was my mother Alta May. They also had one son, Lawrence, who died as a very young child. Both David and Annie are buried in Bendersville I believe a Lutheran Church cemetery beside his parents, George W. Routzahn and Anna M. George died Nov. 2, 1928 and his wife, Anna, died October 20, 1912. David was born in 1869 and died in 1935. Annie Margaret was born August 2, 1872 and died in 1959. If you wish to know more, my e-mail address is redrose@uplink.net Thank you.

Routzahn

2000-03-14 15:47:16Z

My grandmother was a Routzahn and her father was born inBaltimore, Md 1854, his father was born in Middletown, Md 1829. I have some more family but hope this helps some.I will check on the name you show when I get out my papers.

Little Success

2000-02-23 15:26:02Z

I have not had any additional success in looking any of my grandmother's ancestors. I wish I could be of help in your search. I would be glad to share what limited information I do have.

Elizabeth Routzahn, abt. 1835, MD.

Stuffers — 2002-01-09 15:21:05Z

Looking for information on an Elizabeth Routzahn, b. abt. 1835 in Fredrick Co., MD. and might have married Benjamin Simon Whitmore abt. 1855 and then m. James Henry Thompson. I am not sure if she was the spouse of Benjamin Simon Whitmore or not. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks,
Judy

Elizabeth Routzahn

Stuffers — 2002-01-09 15:21:05Z

Kathy,
The date fits, but I have no parents for my Elizabeth, only a marriage to Benjamin Simon Whitmore abt. 1855 and the birth of four daughters after that. Does that fit with you? Thanks for replying, Judy

Elizabeth Routzahn

KFreese9399 — 2001-06-25 02:07:36Z

I have an Elizabeth Routzahn born 2/20/1834, Frederick County, Maryland, daughter of George Lewis and Eva Coblentz Routzahn. Any help?

Elizabeth Routzahn

KFreese9399 — 2001-06-25 02:07:36Z

Sorry, that's all the information I have right now. I'll let you know if I come up with more. I'm always digging...

Sophia Barrick m. ___ Routzhan

JanetBarrick — 2001-06-24 15:06:48Z

Sophia, daughter of Cornelius Barrick (1793) and Mary Snook, was born approx. 1835 in Utica, Frederick County, married [given?] Routzhan/Routson, migrated to Illinois. Any info on the couple? Thanks.

Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn

Virginia_Iannelli — 2003-03-20 02:35:55Z

I have just this minute discovered Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn (married to George Adam Bauersachs) is most likely my gggggrandmother. She apparently was the mother of Geoge A Bauersachs (married to Sarah Mohler). I am very excited as I have had the Bauersachs name and have been able to trace the men fairly well, but I have been unable to trace any of the women, ie, Sarah Mohler (Mary's daugher-in-law married to George), Mary Bell (Sarah's daughter-in-law married to Charles Bauersachs), or Elizabeth Rebecca Stevens (Mary Bell's daughter-in-law married to Francis J. Bowersox). According to Ancestry World Tree, Mary Magdalena Rauenzahn was the daughter of Johann & Elizabeth Barbara Lang Rauenzahn. Johann was the son Johannes and Anna Kumpt Rauenzahner. Elizabeth Lang was the daughter of John Georg and Eva Steck Lang. According a previous message on the board, Johannes and Ann Kumpt Rauenzahner came from Germany in 1750 and settled in the Berks County area. Is anyone researching the above people? Am I on the right track? Thanks for any help. Ginny

Routzahn Groff of Middletown

ALuckhardt2001 — 2005-04-23 22:54:27Z

I'm looking for any information on a gentleman whose last name was ROUTZAHN, who married VIRGINIA LOUISE GROFF around 1928 - 30. She was born Nov. 10, 1908 and died Feb. 1987 in Middletown, Md. I do not know her husband's first name. If anyone has some information on this couple it would be appreciated. I am part of the Groff family of Frederick, Md.

Routzahn - Lambert - McCutchen

GeeWhizFronia — 2006-02-07 16:09:06Z

Would like to contact the descendant of Charles McCutchen who posted these names on the Internet in 2001.

Hazel (Routzahn) Himes, dau of Nona (Lambert) Routzahn, dau of Mary (McCutchen) Lambert, dau of Charles McCutchen, son of Samuel and Mary (Davis) McCutchen/McCutcheon.

Am interested in the McCutcheon family - Charles is brother to my ancestor Elizabeth Ellen (McCutcheon) Stocks.

Linda Chandler
Oklahoma City

Re: Routzahn

Lynn_Pipher — 2002-07-20 23:25:09Z

You will have to give me some names, preferably several generations back. The book "Rauenzahner to Routson--A Family on the Move" by Jphn P. Dern and M. Marjorie Waldner has some 1200 names with the spelling Routzahn in it. It is indexed only by surname and not be location. The following variations on the Rauenzahner surname account for 98% of the spellings in the book: Routzahn, Routson, Rauenzahn, Routsong, Roputzong, Routzon, Routzohn, Routzoin, Rautzahn, Routzong, Rauenzahner, Routsaw.

Re: Routzahn

Lynn_Pipher — 2002-07-20 23:25:09Z

I have a Lynn Collins Routzahn, b. Ill, 1896. d. 1955, buried Girard Cemetery. That is most ;likely your wife's grandfather. Email me for more. lynnp@totelcsi.net

Morgantown, WV, or Maryland for Routzahn?

lindawelch1 — 2006-02-09 15:28:17Z

We are still searching for our Rouzahn / Routzhan connection... We have the book, and we still can't find our Charles Routzahn from Morganton, West Virginia in there.
1920 census, Burlington City VT (taken 7th of Jan. 1920)
George Routzahn (Head) R (age 29). born Maryland... Father born West Virginia; Mother born West Virginia.
Bessie (age 20). Wife, b. Vt. Father born VT. Mother born VT...
George Jr. (son) (age 2 and 5/12) Father born Maryland, Mother born Vt.
Edward (son) (age 4 months)... Father born Maryland, Mother born Vt.

So if our George was born in Maryland ca. 1891.... His father (Charles) born in West Virginia (between. 1850-1872) in order to be a father... according to this census record. Charles' wife was Elizabeth Lownie (according to vital records of marriage between George F. & Bessie Olive Bettis in Vt.).

Can anyone help with this family? I would love to see some cemetery records of Morgantown West Virginia to find out about the folks buried in the cemeteries there for Routzahn / Routzon / Routsong...
Thanks so much.
Linda.Welch@Dartmouth.edu

Routzahns in Middletown, MD

jreese71 — 2003-10-18 18:46:15Z

I live in an old home on Main Street in Middletown. I am trying to research it and so far have only come up with this:
"the father of J. Herman Routzahn, who owned all of the farm land east of Middletown...built his home on what was approximately the western edge of his farm. The property is a large brick house, known as No. 109 East Main Street". J. Herman Routzahn is the founder of the Grangers Mutual Insurance Company in Middletown.
I have been able to find many J. Routzahns in Middletown, but have not been able to pin point who these men are..or when the house was built. Hopefully someone may have some helpful info or a direction to point me.

Re: Routzahns from Middletown and Myersville

trekiemom — 2001-09-28 05:05:38Z

My paternal grandfather was James O Routzohn-his father was Ollis (Ollie) Routzohn & mother Henrietta Bauer from MD too? I think-recorded on SS card application-need information on Henrietta Bauer

Routzahn / Routzahn, WV to VT

LW6152 — 2003-03-05 17:42:57Z

I am searching for information on George F. Routzhan, son of Charles Routzhan. He was supposedly born in Morgantown, WV, ca. 1885-90, and was sent to Fort Ethan Allen in Vermont to train for World War I He was a WWI soldier. He met and fell in love with a 16 year old girl while he was in Vermont, and married her. Her name was Bessie Olive Bettis... Anyway, he went away to the front, and no one seems to know what happened to him. He was gassed, we belive. He left behind two sons, George F. Routzhan Jr., and Edward F. Routzhan. This is where the Vt. connection is... I don't think there is another Routzhan family in Vermont but from this one man. Anyone who has information, we would certainly like to know more

Routzahn

LynnPipher1 — 2001-07-10 06:21:39Z

Almost anyone in the US that has a surname, Routson, Routzong, Routzon, Routzahn or any other variation is a descendant of Johann Rauenzahner who emigrated with his family to America around 1750-1755. They entered at Philadelphia, spread west through Berks County, PA to the Gettysburg, PA-Frederick, MD area then westward to Ohio, IN, ILL, & points further westward. A very large amount of the family is represented in an exhaustive volume entitled "Rauenzahner to Routson--A Family on the move". I know of the location of two copies in the libraries at Ft Wayne, IN and Frederick, MD although there are many more out there.

ROUTSON / ROUTZAHN m. RODEHEFFER 1861

ourfamilyvine — 2004-06-18 12:33:58Z

Name: Reuben ROUTSON
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Birth: Aug 5, 1833 Shelby Co., OH
Death: 1912 Age: 78
Residence: 1900 Newberry Twp., Miami Co., OH Age: 66
Education: Fetters School unitl 18 Years old
Religion: Lutheran (Treasurer, Secretary & Trustree in 1900)
Occupation: Farmer
Occupation: Carpenter (Partner with Peter HARTLE)
Occupation: Trustree-Newberry Twp. for 4 terms
Occupation: Assessor-Newberry Twp. for 1 term
Father: George ROUTSON (1808-1860)
Mother: Nancy ABLE (1807-1896)

Spouses:
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1: Catherine RODEHEFFER
Birth: 1834
Death: 1916 Age: 82
Residence: 1900 Newberry Twp., Miami Co., OH Age: 66
Father: David RODEHEFFER II (1806-1873)
Mother: Margaret APPLE (1809-1884)
Marriage: Feb 28, 1861
Children: George W (1861-)
Margaret (1862-)
Nancy Elizabeth (1866-1868)
David Jefferson (1867-)
Angeline Belle (1869-)
Mary Jane (1870-)
Sarah Ann (1872-)
Ida May (1873-)
Wesley S (1875-)
Savilla Josephine (1877-)

Any informaiton welcome.

Appaline Routzon (?), Columbiana Co., OH

sheidley — 2003-05-13 12:27:26Z

Hi all,

In tracing my 3G grandparents James and Appaline Sheets, I ran across a listing in the 1850 census that shows them living in Columbiana Co., OH. James and Appaline were just starting out (he as a blacksmith) and they were too young to have children of their own. Living with them, however, were John G. Routzon (age 6), Mary A. Routzon (age 4), and William A. Routzon (age 2). I don't yet know Appaline's maiden name, but this makes me wonder if it is Routzon and she had taken in some siblings or cousins. Do any of you Routzon/Routzahn/etc. researchers have an Appaline Routzon, b. abt. 1826, prob. in Ohio or PA?

Thanks in advance for your help!