Notes for Benjamin Rugh

Notes for Benjamin Rugh

*****Benjamin Rugh is likely dead by the 1850 Census - wife Magdalena and children are listed****
!US Census 1850 (25 September) Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Co., Washington Township, Roll M432_836, Sheet 851, Page 429A, House No. 737, Lines 33-41: Benjamin Rugh (b. 1826 - 24 - in PA - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $12,240). ALSO LISTED (ALL born in PA) are: Magdalena Rugh (mother b. 1794 - 56); Easter Rugh (sister b. 1815 - 35); Sarah Rugh (sister b. 1818 - 32); Christina Rugh (sister b. 1828 - 22); and Michael Rugh (brother b 1829 - 21 - Occ: Farmer). OTHERS LISTED (born in PA) are: Eliza Willhelm (sister b. 1820 - 30); Abbey Willhelm (niece b. July 1850 - 2/12); and Hardwick Shiles (b. 1838 - 12)