Jacob P Rorer

M, #128, b. 20 April 1853, d. 3 July 1940
FatherEdward Rorer b. 30 Dec 1822, d. 31 Dec 1887
MotherJane R Peeky b. 1 Sep 1826, d. 17 May 1889
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited25 Mar 2018
Birth*20 April 1853 Jacob P Rorer was born on 20 April 1853 at Plumstead Tshp, Bucks, PA.1 
 He was the son of Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky. 
Compiler's Comment His mother, Jane Peeky Rorer, may have named her second son after her grandfather, Jacob Peeky. 
(with Parents) 1860 Census16 July 1860 On 16 July 1860, Jacob P Rorer was living with his parents in New Britain Township, Bucks, PA and attending school.2 
(with parents) 1870 Census15 August 1870 By 15 August 1870, Jacob and his family had moved to Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA. The seventeen year-old was attending school.3 
(Heir) Probate22 October 1889 On 22 October 1889, the 36 year old was named heir of his mother's estate which was probated at Doylestown, Bucks, PA.4 
Occupation*1891 He was a driver living at 1030 Buttonwood, Philadelphia, PA, in 1891 and 1892.5 
Compiler's Comment Presumably he was a driver of a wagon or stagecoach. 
Residence*1894 By 1894, Jacob had moved to at 422 N. 10th, Philadelphia, PA. He remained there through at least 1897 and continued to work as a driver.6 
(Witness) 1900 CensusJune 1900 He was living in the household of Thomas Busbey at 1013 Parrish, Philadelphia Ward 14, PA on June 1900. He was a driver as was Thomas Busbey.7 
Residence1908 As of 1908, Jacob had moved to 1023 Ogden, Philadelphia, PA. Jacob remained there at least through the date of the printing of the 1918 Philadelphia Directory. His occupation was still listed as driver.8 
1910 Census16 April 1910 Jacob appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of 1023 Ogden Street, 14th Ward, Philadelphia, PA, enumerated 16 April 1910. This is the same address he had in the city directories of 1908 and 1918. He was a single, 54 year old cab driver and living as a boarder in the home Charles W. Johnson. The census taker spelled the surname as Rohrer.9 
1910 Census*17 April 1910 Jacob appeared on another 1910 census on the next day, April 17th. He was an inmate of the House of Correction, Ward 41, Philadelphia, PA. He was single and age 56. His name was spelled correctly.10 
Compiler's Comment* Did he get drunk Saturday, the 16th and end up in jail on Sunday the 17th? The House of Correction was located at 8001 State Road in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia. The original facility was built in 1874 and rebuilt in 1927. The prison was built to incarcerate those accused of a minor wrongdoing. Therefore, it was built without perimeter walls or observations towers. Although the compiler has not been able to find the records of the House of Correction for 1910, it is likely Jacob was jailed for drunkenness, brawling or some other misdemeanor.11 
Occupation1918 Sixty-five year old Jacob was a watchman in 1918 and still residing at 1023 Ogden, Philadelphia, PA.12 
Death*3 July 1940 Jacob died on 3 July 1940 in the Delaware County Home, Lima, Middletown, Delaware, PA at age 87. His residence prior to admittance to the County Home was 250 Fairfax, Drexel Hill, Delaware, PA.13 
Burial*6 July 1940 He was buried on 6 July 1940 at Arlington Cemetery, Silverbrook, Grave 4, Drexel Hill, Delaware, PA. The lot was owned by Howard E. Rorer who was buried in Grave 3. Howard was Jacob's brother.13,14 

Citations

  1. [S509] Jacob P. Rorer, Births, marriages and deaths for 1852-1854 on file at the State Archives of Pennsylvania, Bucks County, p. 29 file number 170, FHL film 1016404 (2 May 1853).
  2. [S503] 1860 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, New Britain Township, page 381, dwelling 235, family 274.
  3. [S486] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township (Lumberville P.O.), page 539, dwelling 366, family 359.
  4. [S1006] Probate File Case #1889-17761.
  5. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1891 and 1892, Philadelphia, PA.
  6. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1894,1895 and 1897 Philadelphia, PA.
  7. [S995] 1900 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Ward 14, E.D. 0252, page 3A, dwelling 41, family 41.
  8. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1908, 1910 and 1911, Philadelphia, PA.
  9. [S1571] 1910 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Ward 14, E.D. 207, page 2A, dwelling 17, family 23.
  10. [S996] 1910 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Ward 41, E.D. 1051, page 7A.
  11. [S1506] House of Correction, online www.phila.gov.prisons/Facilities/Pages/HouseofCorrection.aspx.
  12. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1918, Philadelphia, PA.
  13. [S994] Jacob Rorer, Certificate of Death.
  14. [S1507] Gary B., "Owner of Lot in Arlington Cemetery where Jacob Rorer was buried," e-mail to Louise Rorer Rosett, 05 Sep 2017.

Edward Rorer

M, #129, b. 27 November 1854, d. 11 July 1919
Edward and Alvesta Rorer, Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, PA. (Photo courtesy of Paul Rorer.)
FatherEdward Rorer b. 30 Dec 1822, d. 31 Dec 1887
MotherJane R Peeky b. 1 Sep 1826, d. 17 May 1889
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited7 May 2018
Birth*27 November 1854 Edward Rorer was born on 27 November 1854 in Bucks Co, PA.1 
 He was the son of Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky. 
(with Parents) 1860 Census16 July 1860 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of New Britain Township, Bucks, PA in the household of his parents, Edward and Jane.2 
(with parents) 1870 Census15 August 1870 By 15 August 1870, Edward Rorer had moved to Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA with his parents.3 
Church*March 1877 Twenty two year old Edward joined the Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Doylestown, Bucks, PA in March 1877.4 
(Child with parents) 1880 Census15 June 1880 As of 15 June 1880, Edward Rorer and his parents had moved to Doylestown Township.5

 
Marriage*circa 1880 He married Alvesta E. Adams, daughter of Jacob Adams and Margaret (?), circa 1880.6,7 
(Heir) Probate22 October 1889 He was named heir of his mother's estate which was probated on 22 October 1889 at Doylestown, Bucks, PA.8 
Deed Grantee*1 April 1893 On 1 April 1893, Edward Rorer purchased from Henry Cathers and Mary Ann Cathers, executors of the Estate of Andrew Cathers deceased, for $2500 a tavern and two lots: lot 1 was 1 acre and 147 perches and lot 2 contained 7.8 perches, located on the Lahaska and New Hope Turnpike, Buckingham Township, Bucks, PA.9 
Compiler's Comment* Perhaps the inheritance from his mother's estate helped Edward purchase the tavern? 
Event-Misc16 March 1897 "Joseph McGill and Mine Host Edward Rorer, of Lahaska, appeared among Doylestown friends on Monday."10 
Census 1900*7 June 1900 He and Alvesta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of, enumerated 7 June 1900. Their children Florence, Howard, Russell and Robert were listed as living with them. Edward was a hotelkeeper. He owned his own home free of a mortgage.6 
Event-Misc* Ed Rorer's hotel was where the County Treasurer would meet the taxpayers of Buckingham Township to collect their taxes.11,12 
Event-Misc31 August 1900 "Entertainment at Lahaska. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rorer entertained a few friends at their home at Lahaska on Wednesday, August 29th. Those present from a distance were Mrs. Rebecca Ruth, Mrs. Q.S. Adams, Mrs. H. E. Rorer, Miss Florence Schuyler, Miss Beatrice Adams, Philadelphia; Mrs. Amanda Snyder, Miss Anna Hess, Edward Snyder, of Easton; Mrs. Elwood Berger, Miss Ruth Berger, Howard and Fennil Berger of Lumberville."13 
Event-Misc26 December 1900 "Entertained Friends. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rorer entertained a few relatives at their home at Lahaska on Christmas Day. A elegant dinner of all the substancials and delicacies of the season was served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rorer, Walter Rorer, Russell Rorer, Robert Paterson Rorer, Lahaska; Miss Florence Rorer, West Chester; Dr. and Mrs. Q.S. Adams, Miss Beatrice Adams, Chester Adams, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Adams, Miss Annie Adams, Mrs. Shive, Doylestown."14 
Event-Misc2 December 1905 On 2 December 1905, Ed Rorer attended a Terrapin Supper at the home of Frank Harding, near Lahaska Station, PA. "Though the weather was anything but favorable, all the guests with one exception were present at 5 o'clock. As they were ushered into the dining room, the table presented an inviting appearance in its spotless linen, bright silver service and cut glass, while a shower of fragrant pink carnations and white chrysanthemums had apparently fallen upon the table. The menu comprised clam patties, terrapin, frozen fruit, coffee, cigars. The diners were: Walter F. Leedom and Ernest Lawrence of Bristol; Frank Harding, Ross Harding, Drew Harris, Ernest Harris, Edward Rorer, Lahaska; Charles Atkinson, Dr. Henry Turner, Oscar Smith, New Hope; Joseph Siddell, Pineville."15 
Census 1910*25 April 1910 On 25 April 1910, Edward and Alvesta were still living in Lahaska Village, Buckingham Township, Bucks, PA. Their children Howard and Russell were listed as living with them.16 
Event-Misc26 October 1912 On 26 October 1912, The Bristol Daily Courier announced the 15th annual convention of the Bucks County Ladies Temperance League was held at the Penn's Park Church. There were 76 voting delegates present. The address of welcome was made by Edward Rorer.17 
Compiler's Comment Does Edward's presence at the Bucks County Temperance League imply he supported the Temperance League's agenda? 
Deed Grantor*28 April 1916 On 28 April 1916, Edward and Alvesta sold a small parcel of land for $1.00 to their son, Robert. The location of the land was not listed.18 
Death*11 July 1919 He died on 11 July 1919 at Springfield, Clark, Ohio, at age 64. He was a widower.1 
Obituary*12 July 1919 On 12 July 1919, Edward Rorer's death was recorded in an Obituary in the Springfield Daily News. "EDWARD RORER DIES AT DAUGHTER'S HOME. Edward Rorer, aged 64 years, died at five o'clock Friday Evening at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Hebb, 20 West Perrin Avenue. He formerly resided in Lahaska Pa. and after retiring from business came here recently to make his home with his daughter. Besides Mrs. Hebb, he leaves two sons, H. Walter Rorer and Russell Rorer, both of Lahaska. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, who reside in Philadelphia. The body will be taken to Lahaska Sunday where burial will be made."19 
Obituary15 July 1919  The Death Notice in the Philadelphia Inquirer on 15 Jul 1919 invited friends and relatives to the funeral at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16th at the late residence, Lahaska, PA. Autos were meeting the 7:05 train from Reading Terminal at the Lahaska Station.20 
Burial*16 July 1919 He was buried on 16 July 1919 at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks, PA, Section L, Row 4. Cause of death: cancer of stomach.21,22 
Probate17 July 1919 His estate was probated on 17 July 1919 at the Register of Wills, Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown, Bucks, PA. His daughter, Florence R. Hebb, and his son, H. Walter Rorer, were named executors. The estate was to be divided equally among his three surviving children, Florence, H. Walter and Russell. If Russell did not return alive from serving with the United States Expeditionary Forces in France, his share was to be divided equally by Florence and Walter. If the debt of $250 owed Edward from the Estate of Robert Rorer had not been repaid, then the debt was forgiven and bequeathed to Robert's daughter, Florence. If the debt had been repaid during Edward's lifetime, then his granddaughter Florence was bequeathed $250. Edward's daughter Florence Hebb was appointed guardian of the estate of the infant Florence. After the sale of Edward's hotel to Irvin Fetterolf for $5000, the sale of personal property and payment of debts and inheritance taxes, the estate had $5,229.52 to distribute.23 
Note*18 July 1919 The $5229.62 was worth $76,519.60 in 2017 currency.24 

Family

Alvesta E. Adams b. 30 Nov 1861, d. Oct 1918
Children

Citations

  1. [S501] Edward Rorer, Certificate of Death.
  2. [S503] 1860 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, New Britain Township, page 381, dwelling 235, family 274.
  3. [S486] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township (Lumberville P.O.), page 539, dwelling 366, family 359.
  4. [S1517] Register, Doylestown Presbyterian Church, FHL microfilm.
  5. [S487] 1880 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 138, page 209, dwelling 287, family 320.
  6. [S1508] 1900 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Buckingham Township, E.D. 12, page 174A, dwelling 113, family 113.
  7. [S1510] Russell E. Rorer, Veteran's Compensation Application, File #212555, www.ancestry.com (accessed 02 Oct 2017).
  8. [S1006] Probate File Case #1889-17761.
  9. [S1529] Alex Cathers Estate to Edward Rorer, Book 255, page 615.
  10. [S1723] Doylestown Intelligencer, 16 Mar 1897, courtesy of Paul Rorer.
  11. [S1511] The Central News, 19 May 1892, page 3, www.newspapers.com (accessed 09 Sep 2017).
  12. [S1512] The Bucks County Gazette, 10 Jun 1897, page 2, www.newspapers.com (accessed 09 Sep 2017).
  13. [S1729] Doylestown Intelligencer, 31 Aug 1900, courtesy of Paul Rorer.
  14. [S1731] Doylestown Intelligencer, 26 Dec 1900, courtesy of Paul Rorer.
  15. [S1513] The Bucks County Gazette, 02 Dec 1905, page 3, www.newspapers.com (accessed 09 Sep 2017).
  16. [S1509] 1910 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Buckingham township, E.D. 15, page 5A, dwelling 95, family 103.
  17. [S1514] The Bristol Daily Courier, 30 Oct 1912, page 1, www.newspapers.com (accessed 09 Sep 2017).
  18. [S1530] Edward Rorer to Robert B. Rorer, Book 399, page 272.
  19. [S1528] The Springfield Daily News, 12 Jul 1919, page 9.
  20. [S673] Philadelphia Inquirer, 15 Jul 1919.
  21. [S564] Cemetery Card File Spruance Library.
  22. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #68390647.
  23. [S1532] Probate File #27906.
  24. [S1533] Dollar Times, online www.dollartimes.com/inflation.

Howard E. Rorer1

M, #130, b. 26 December 1856, d. 20 July 1929
FatherEdward Rorer b. 30 Dec 1822, d. 31 Dec 1887
MotherJane R Peeky b. 1 Sep 1826, d. 17 May 1889
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited18 Apr 2018
Birth*26 December 1856 Howard E. Rorer was born on 26 December 1856 in Bucks, PA.1 
 He was the son of Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky. 
(with Parents) 1860 Census16 July 1860 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of New Britain Township, Bucks, PA in the household of his parents, Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky.2 
(with parents) 1870 Census15 August 1870 By 15 August 1870, Howard had moved with his parents to Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA. The twelve year old was attending school.3 
(Child with parents) 1880 Census15 June 1880 Twenty three year old Howard was living with his parents in Doylestown Township on 15 June 1880. He was a farm laborer.4 
(Heir) Probate22 October 1889 Thirty two year old Howard was named an heir of his mother's estate which was probated on 22 October 1889 at Doylestown, Bucks, PA.5 
Occupation1893 He was clerk in 1893 at Hotel Allen, Atlantic City, Atlantic, NJ.6 
Marriage*circa 1895 He married Almyra Allen, daughter of Wilbert Allen and Marelda (?), circa 1895. Wilbert Allen was the owner of the hotel where Howard was working in 1893.1,7 
Compiler's Comment* Apparently the couple did not live together for more than about five years. In the 1900 census, Almyra was living with her parents. Howard has not been found in the 1900 census, In the 1910 and 1920 census, Howard was listed as married but Almyra was not living in his household. 
Event-Misc*6 September 1897 "LAHASKA. Howard E. Rorer, of Philadelphia, is visiting his brother, Edward Rorer."8 
Occupation1901 He was a clerk in 1901 at Hotel Waverly, Philadelphia, PA.9 
Residence*1906 He lived in 1906 at 2029 Vine, Philadelphia, PA. He was a manager at 1436 Filbert, Philadelphia, PA.10 
Occupation1910 He was a clerk in 1910 at Kernan Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.11 
1910 Census*1910 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia Ward 9, PA. He was listed as a married hotel clerk and the head of the household. His wife was not included in this household which consisted of two boarders and nine servants working in the hotel and restaurant.12 
Census 1920*6 January 1920 Sixty three year old Howard was living at 234 Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, PA, on 6 January 1920. He was a lodger and worked as a separator at a chocolate factory.13 
Occupation* According to this death certificate, Howard E. Rorer worked at the Wilbur Chocolate factory. As of 2014, the Wilbur Chocolate Company still existed. It was located at 48 N. Broad Street in Lititz, PA. For a history of the company, go to www.wilburbuds.com/Wilbur-History.html.1 
Death*20 July 1929 He died on 20 July 1929 at age 72. He died of a gunshot wound to the head. According to the coroner, the death was a suicide and was preceded by a period of melancholy. He resided at 6127 Sansom Street, Philadelphia with his sister Mary Reynolds. She provided the information for the death certificate. He was listed as married at the time of his death.1 
Burial*24 July 1929 He was buried on 24 July 1929 at Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby, Delaware, PA.1 

Family

Almyra Allen b. Jun 1875, d. a 20 Jul 1929

Citations

  1. [S987] Howard E. Rorer, Certificate of Death.
  2. [S503] 1860 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, New Britain Township, page 381, dwelling 235, family 274.
  3. [S486] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township (Lumberville P.O.), page 539, dwelling 366, family 359.
  4. [S487] 1880 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 138, page 209, dwelling 287, family 320.
  5. [S1006] Probate File Case #1889-17761.
  6. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1893, Atlantic City, NJ.
  7. [S988] 1900 U.S. census, Atlantic, NJ, population schedule, Atlantic City Ward 4, E.D. 0014, page 2A, dwelling 20, family 20.
  8. [S1699] Doylestown Intelligencer, 06 Sep 1897, courtesy of Paul Rorer.
  9. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1901, Philadelphia, PA.
  10. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1906, Philadelphia, PA.
  11. [S990] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, 1910, Philadelphia, PA.
  12. [S991] 1910 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Ward 9, E.D. 132, page3B.
  13. [S1569] 1920 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Ward 10, E. D. 203. page 2A, dwelling 18, family 29.

Mary Louise Rorer

F, #131, b. 3 May 1859, d. 6 April 1947
Rose Lawn, Forest Grove, Bucks County, home of Reverend Jacob Krewson, where Mary Louisa Rorer married Ulysses Pope
FatherEdward Rorer b. 30 Dec 1822, d. 31 Dec 1887
MotherJane R Peeky b. 1 Sep 1826, d. 17 May 1889
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited6 May 2018
Birth*3 May 1859 Mary Louise Rorer was born on 3 May 1859.1 
 She was the daughter of Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky. 
(with Parents) 1860 Census16 July 1860 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of New Britain Township, Bucks, PA in the household of her parents, Edward and Jane.2 
(with parents) 1870 Census15 August 1870 By 15 August 1870, she had moved to Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA with her parents.3 
Church*March 1877 Seventeen year old Mary Louise joined the Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Doylestown, Bucks, PA on March 1877.4 
(Child with parents) 1880 Census15 June 1880 She was living in Doylestown Township with her parents on 15 June 1880.5

 
(Witness) Probate22 October 1889 She was named an heir of the estate of her mother on 22 October 1889 at Doylestown, Bucks, PA.6 
Marriage*3 May 1890 She married Ulysses G Pope, son of William Pope and Mary G. (?), on 3 May 1890 at Rose Lawn, Forest Grove, Buckingham Township, Bucks, PA. Both the bride and groom were from Doylestown Township. The groom was a 21 year old laborer. The bride was 25. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jacob B. Krewson.7 
Compiler's Comment* The record extracted listed the bride as Mary E. instead of Mary L. Her age was listed as 25 when she was actually 31. Did she not want her groom to know she was ten years older than he? 
Note* Reverend Krewson was minister of the Forestville/Forest Grove Presbyterian Church.8 
Marriage*circa 1902 After the death of her first husband in 1900, Mary married Henry Reynolds circa 1902.1,9 
Church6 March 1902 She dropped out of the Doylestown Presbyterian Church on 6 March 1902.4 
Compiler's Comment This was around the time she married her second husband, Henry Reynolds. Had she moved back to Doylestown with her three children after her first husband died and continued to be a member of the Doylestown church? Now she would be moving to Philadelphia with her new husband and would be joining another church? 
Census 1910*April 1910 She and Henry Reynolds appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA, at 6127 Sansom Street, enumerated April 1910. Their child Myra was listed as living with them.10 
Compiler's Comment Mary Louise indicated in the 1910 census that she had given birth to four children and four were still living. Two of the children with her first husband, Ulysses Pope, have been identified. The third one remains unknown. 
Census 1920*12 January 1920 Mary and Henry were still residing at 6127 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA on 12 January 1920. 16 year old Myra was attending school. Henry was working as a machinist at a machine tools company. Their home was owned free of a mortgage.10 
(Informant) Death20 July 1929 She provided the information for the death certificate of her brother, Howard E. Rorer.11 
(Other) Census 19301930 She had moved in with her son-in-law and daughter and was living at 350 Fairfax Road, Upper Darby, Delaware, PA by 1930.12 
Death*6 April 1947 She died on 6 April 1947 at Germantown Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, at age 87.13 
Burial*9 April 1947 Mary Rorer Pope Reynolds was buried on 9 April 1947 at Grave 3, Lot 208, Silverbrook, Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware, PA. Her first husband, Ulysses Pope, was buried in Grave 2 and their son, Clarence M. Pope was buried in Grave 4. Her second husband, Henry Reynolds was buried in Grave 1.13,14 
Compiler's Comment Mary lost her first husband when she was only forty one. Her sons were only nine and five years old. She outlived both sons. Howard died at age twenty seven and Clarence at age thirty. 

Family 1

Henry Reynolds b. 13 Aug 1859, d. 11 Jul 1926
Child

Family 2

Ulysses G Pope b. c 1869, d. 3 Sep 1900
Children

Citations

  1. [S1355] Certificate of Death, File No. 39477, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 (accessed 15 Oct 2016).
  2. [S503] 1860 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, New Britain Township, page 381, dwelling 235, family 274.
  3. [S486] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township (Lumberville P.O.), page 539, dwelling 366, family 359.
  4. [S1024] Robert Elwood Hoagland G.R.S., "Research Report", extracted from Doyestown Presbyterian Church Register, Members 1844-1937 at Spruance Library, Doylestown, PA.
  5. [S487] 1880 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 138, page 209, dwelling 287, family 320.
  6. [S1006] Probate File Case #1889-17761.
  7. [S1356] Bucks County Genealogical Society Database, online www.bucksgen.org/index.php, Extracted from Bucks County Marriages, 1885-1907 by Thomas G. Myers.
  8. [S1358] Bucks County Genealogical Society Query Coordinator Tom Myers, "Rose Lawn, Forest Grove, Rev. Jacob Krewson," e-mail to Louise Rorer Rosett, 14 Oct 2016.
  9. [S1359] 1910 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Philadelphia Ward 46, E.D. 1175, page 3A, dwelling 74, family 71.
  10. [S1360] 1920 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Philadelphia Ward 46, E.D. 1769, page 7B, dwelling 160, family 159.
  11. [S987] Howard E. Rorer, Certificate of Death.
  12. [S1362] 1930 U.S. census, Delaware, PA, population schedule, Upper Darby Township, E.D. 23-162, page 6B, dwelling 163, family 164.
  13. [S1355] Certificate of Death, File No. 39477, (accessed 10 Oct 2016).
  14. [S1402] Kristy Faust Arlington Family Services, "Lot information for Pope and Reynolds Families," e-mail to Louise Rorer Rosett, 19 Oct 2016.
  15. [S1366] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963, No. 149496, (accessed 16 Oct 2016).
  16. [S1365] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 16 Oct 2016).

Jennie B Rorer

F, #132, b. 1 November 1861, d. 3 May 1880
Tombstone of Jennie B. Rorer, Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, PA. The top of the stone says "Sister". Photo by Shiva, www.findagrave.com.
FatherEdward Rorer b. 30 Dec 1822, d. 31 Dec 1887
MotherJane R Peeky b. 1 Sep 1826, d. 17 May 1889
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited1 May 2018
Birth*1 November 1861 Jennie B Rorer was born on 1 November 1861 in Bucks, PA.1 
 She was the daughter of Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky. 
(with parents) 1870 Census15 August 1870 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA in the household of her parents, Edward and Jane.2 
Church*March 1877 She joined the Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Doylestown, Bucks, PA on March 1877. 
Death*3 May 1880 She died on 3 May 1880 at Doylestown, Bucks, PA, at age 18. Cause of death was heart disease.3,1 
Burial*5 May 1880 She was buried on 5 May 1880 at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks, PA, Section I, number 53.4 

Citations

  1. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #70709154 (accessed 26 Oct 2017).
  2. [S486] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township (Lumberville P.O.), page 539, dwelling 366, family 359.
  3. [S591] Bucks County Intelligencer, Bucks County Intelligencer Deaths 1861-1885, Daughter of Edward and Jane of Doylestown. She was 19. Issue dated 8 May 1880.
  4. [S564] Cemetery Card File Spruance Library.

Joseph Rorer

M, #133, b. 1864, d. 21 August 1895
FatherEdward Rorer b. 30 Dec 1822, d. 31 Dec 1887
MotherJane R Peeky b. 1 Sep 1826, d. 17 May 1889
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited1 May 2018
Birth*1864 Joseph Rorer was born in 1864 in Bucks, PA.1 
 He was the son of Edward Rorer and Jane R Peeky. 
(with parents) 1870 Census15 August 1870 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA in the household of his parents, Edward and Jane.2 
(Child with parents) 1880 Census15 June 1880 By 15 June 1880, Joseph Rorer had moved with his parents to Doylestown Township.3 
(Heir) Probate22 October 1889 He was named a potential heir of his mother's estate which was probated on 22 October 1889 at Doylestown, Bucks, PA. According to Jane's probate file, Joseph had not been heard from since July or August, 1883, and was presumed dead.4 
Misc*9 July 1890 This article appeared in the The Central News on 10 Jul 1890: "Return after Nine Years. Joseph Rorer, son of the late Edward Rorer, returned home on Wednesday afternoon, after an absence of nearly nine years. Joseph left the paternal roof in July, 1881, when hardly more than a boy. He disappeared completely: no word ever reached home from him, and his relatives thought him dead. After leaving Doylestown he took a train for New York, and during his long absence visited nearly every State in the Union. He spent some time in Liverpool England, but tiring of England, he came back to the United States and settled down in Pittsburg [sic], where he works in a rolling mill. Recently, he was seized with an irresistible longing to visit his family and the scenes of his boyhood around Doylestown. He started for the East, and arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. At the Ninth and Green streets depot he met Walter Hoffman, of Doylestown, an old friend, from whom he learned for the first time of the death of his father and mother. He came to Doylestown in the afternoon, and the first relative he found was his sister Mary, now Mrs. Ulysses Pope, who was overjoyed to see him. His brothers and sister, who had long thought him dead, could hardly realize that he was among the living. Joseph will spend a few weeks with his brothers and sister, and then will probably return to Pittsburg [sic]. Doylestown Democrat."5 
Death*21 August 1895 He died on 21 August 1895. He was about 32 years old.1 
Burial*23 August 1895 He was buried on 23 August 1895 at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks, PA, Section I, number 53-3. Cause of death: consumption.6,1 

Citations

  1. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #74294981 (accessed 24 Mar 2018).
  2. [S486] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township (Lumberville P.O.), page 539, dwelling 366, family 359.
  3. [S487] 1880 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 138, page 209, dwelling 287, family 320.
  4. [S1006] Probate File Case #1889-17761.
  5. [S1516] The Central News, 10 Jul 1890, page 3, www.newspapers.com (accessed 09 Sep 2017).
  6. [S564] Cemetery Card File Spruance Library.