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HEADER John H Rohrbach JOHN H. ROHRBACH, farmer, residing on his tract of fifty-five acres in Brady’s Bend township, Armstrong county, located a half mile southwest of Kaylor, on the Sugar Creek and Brady’s Bend road, was born in Brady’s Bend township, Nov. 1, 1869, son of Peter and Barbara (Kerchner) Rohrbach. Peter Rohrbach, father … Read more

HEADER John W Rohrer JOHN W. ROHRER, attorney at law, was born at Kittanning March 7, 1887, son of Frederick and Mary (Haft) Rohrer. Frederick Rohrer, his great-grandfather, was one of the early settlers of Kittanning, and a pioneer newspaper man. He edited and published the Columbian for many years. John W. Rohrer, son of … Read more

HEADER M.M. Roland M. M. ROLAND, farmer, residing in South Bend township. Armstrong county, Pa., was born in that township, June 5, 1879, a son of John F. and Margaret (Early) Roland, and a grandson of William Roland. William Roland was born in Blair county, Pa., but spent the greater part of his life in … Read more

HEADER Newton Rosborough NEWTON ROSBOROUGH, farmer and dairyman of Elderton, in Plum Creek township, Armstrong county, is a descendant of an old established family in this part of Pennsylvania. His great-grandfather, who was born in the vicinity of Saltsburg, Indiana county, was a pack peddler, and disappeared while on a trip to secure a stock … Read more

HEADER Ross Family ROSS. The Ross family, represented in Armstrong county from the days of the early settlements, has had distinguished connection with the development and history of this region. Judge George Ross, a large number of whose descendants continue to reside in the county, came here in 1800, and in his capacity of deputy … Read more

HEADER John F Ross JOHN F. ROSS, one of the influential and successful residents of Kittannning, a man well and favorably known all over Armstrong county, whose activities have always been exerted for the general uplift as well as for the purpose of securing personal advancement, has gained a well-merited reputation for probity and uprightness. … Read more

HEADER John Alexander Ross JOHN ALEXANDER ROSS, a manufacturer of Craigsville, Armstrong county, was born at Little Texas, Armstrong Co., Pa., May 8, 1862, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Furney) Ross, who were of Irish and German descent, respectively. John A. Ross was born in Washington county, Pa. He learned the blacksmith’s trade, and … Read more

HEADER Samuel C Rowley SAMUEL C. ROWLEY, the owner of a ninety-five acre farm in Plum Creek township, Armstrong county, was born on that place Oct. 4, 1872, son of John and Elizabeth (George) Rowley. John Rowley was born April 6, 1831, on the farm where he died Oct. 24, 1905 � the homestead place … Read more

HEADER Thomas J Rowley THOMAS J. ROWLEY a merchant, doing business at North Vandergrift, Armstrong Co., Pa., is a member of one of the old and prominent families of his section. He was born NOV. 26, 1875, along Cherry run, in Plum Creek township, Armstrong county, son of John Rowley and a grandson of Jacob … Read more

HEADER Russell Rudolph, D.D.S.   RUSSELL RUDOLPH, D. D. S., a leading dentist of Kittanning, and now serving as president of the Armstrong County Dental Association, has been at this location since 1906. He is a native of Jefferson county, this State, born in Punxsutawney March 18, 1876, son of A. A. and Rebecca Ann … Read more