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William Rorabaugh 1854–1856

Public Tree Person

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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 William 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 24 May 1854 · Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 18 Apr 1856 · Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Mary Lee Rorabaugh
Siblings Hugh Britton Rorabaugh, James Emery Rorabaugh, James Emory Rorabaugh, John Wesley Rorabaugh, Mary Jane Rorabaugh, Rebecca Riddle Rorabaugh, Rebecca Riddle Zimmerman, Rose Alma Rorabaugh, Russell Rorabaugh, Sarah Frances Rorabaugh, Sarah Frances Weaver, William Rorabaugh

Researchers connected through William Rorabaugh 1854–1856

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

William Rorabaugh was born in 1854 in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of mary lee rorabaugh. William Rorabaugh passed away in 1856 in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1854
Birth of William Rorabaugh in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1856
Death of William Rorabaugh in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rorabaugh

This ancestor line traces from Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 🇩🇪 (1456) to Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States (1854) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Rorabaugh (1854–1856) was born in Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 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 William 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.

William Rorabaugh's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Rorabaugh PTP
1854–1856
Burnside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
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William Rorabaugh's Descendants

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William Rorabaugh PTP 1854–1856