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John Wesley Rorabaugh 1848–1913

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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

Born 29 May 1848 · Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 20 Mar 1913 · Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States
Father John Rorabaugh
Mother Mary Lee Riddle
Siblings Elizabeth Ann Rorabaugh, Hugh Britton Rorabaugh, James Emery Rorabaugh, Mary Jane Rorabaugh, Rebecca Riddle Rorabaugh, Rose Alma Rorabaugh, Russell Rorabaugh, Sarah Frances Rorabaugh, William Rorabaugh

Researchers connected through John Rorabaugh 1848–1913

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

John Wesley Rorabaugh was born in 1848 in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of john rorabaugh and mary lee riddle. John Wesley Rorabaugh passed away in 1913 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1848
Birth of John Wesley Rorabaugh in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1913
Death of John Wesley Rorabaugh in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Rorabaugh

This ancestor line traces from Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 🇩🇪 (1456) to Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States (1848) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Rorabaugh (1848–1913) 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 John 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.

John Rorabaugh's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Wesley Rorabaugh PTP
1848–1913
Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Rorabaugh's Descendants

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John Wesley Rorabaugh PTP 1848–1913