James Emery Rorabaugh 1858–1934
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Rorabaugh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Emery Rorabaugh began in 1858 in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. James Emery Rorabaugh passed away in 1934 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Rorabaugh
This ancestor line traces from Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 🇩🇪 (1456) to Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States (1858) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Rorabaugh (1858–1934) was born in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States. 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.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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James Rorabaugh's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record