Israel Potts Rorabaugh 1819–1902
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Israel Rorabaugh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Biography
In 1819, Israel Potts Rorabaugh entered the world in Howard Twp., Centre County, PA, born to john rorabaugh and catherine esther nestleroad. Israel Potts Rorabaugh married lydia smith, phoebe mcquillen, and had children including aaron pierce rorabaugh, addie rorabaugh, daniel rorabaugh, dora ellen rorabaugh, emma kooser rorabaugh, esther phoebe rorabaugh, fredrick smith rorabaugh, garrett rorabaugh, isreal rorabaugh, john mcquillen rorabaugh, mary catherine rorabaugh, sarah ann rorabaugh, sherman hartley rorabaugh, simon rorabaugh, william rorabaugh. Israel Potts Rorabaugh passed away in 1902 in Colfax, Iowa.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Israel Rorabaugh
This ancestor line traces from Ft Talahamkin, North Umberland, Pennsylvania (1748) to Howard Twp, Centre Co, Pa (1819) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Israel Rorabaugh (1819–1902) was born in Howard Twp., Centre County, PA and died in Colfax, Iowa. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Israel Rorabaugh's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record