Lewis Rorabaugh 1838–1917
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lewis 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
In 1838, Lewis Rorabaugh entered the world in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA, born to christopher rorabaugh and elizabeth smith. Lewis Rorabaugh passed away in 1917 in Marshall, Minnesota, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lewis Rorabaugh
This ancestor line traces from Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 🇩🇪 (1456) to Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA (1838) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lewis Rorabaugh (1838–1917) was born in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Marshall, Minnesota, 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 Lewis 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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Lewis Rorabaugh's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record