Notes for Henry Rittenhouse

Notes for Henry Rittenhouse

!US Census (7 August) Pennsylvania, Columbia Co., Briar Creek, Roll M432_769,
Sheet 296, Page 148B, House No. 35, Lines 12-21: Henry Rittenhouse (b. 1794 - 56 - in PA - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $10,000) married to Rachel (b. 1795 - 55 - in PA). Children listed (born in PA) are: Ann (dau b. 1815 - 35); Urzilla (dau b. 1827 - 23); Elizabeth (dau b. 1830 - 20); Hannah (dau b. 1832 - 18); Nehemiah (son b. 1833 - 17 - Occ: Laborer); Frances (dau b. 1835 - 15); and Morris (son b. 1838 - 12). ALSO LISTED is: John Myers (b. 1820 - 30 - in Germany - Occ: Laborer)

!US Census 1860 (3 August) Pennsylvania, Columbia Co., Briar Creek, Berwick PO, Roll M653_1098, Sheet 131, Page 596, House No. 993, Lines 12-16: H. Rittenhouse (b. 1793 - 67 - in PA - Occ: Gentleman - Property Value $16,000 + $6,000) married to R. (b. 1794 - 66 - in PA). Children listed (born in PA) are: Ann (dau b. 1816 - 44); and Morris (son b. 1836 - 24 - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $400). ALSO LISTED is: Albert Ox (b. 1822 - 38 - in Germany - Occ: Laborer)