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     Samuel Thornton died in ?¹ He married Margaret (?) in ?¹ Samuel Thornton was born in 1847 at Jackson County, West Virginia.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at District 38, Mason County, West Virginia.²

     Lucinda Thornton died in ?¹ She was born in 1848.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at District 38, Mason County, West Virginia.²

     Nancy G. Thornton died in ?¹ She was born in 1850.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at District 38, Mason County, West Virginia.²

     Margaret (?) died in ?¹ As of ?,her married name was Thornton.¹ She married Samuel Thornton, son of John Henry Thornton and Susan Durst, in ?¹ Margaret (?) was born in 1845 at Jackson County, West Virginia.¹

     Caroline Staats was born in 1855.¹ She married Philip Thornton, son of John Henry Thornton and Susan Durst, on 5 November 1874 at Jackson County, West Virginia; First marriage.¹ Caroline Staats died in 1920.¹

     Elizabeth (?) died in ?¹ She married Charles Thornton, son of John Henry Thornton and Susan Durst, in ?¹ Elizabeth (?) was born in 1840 at Ohio.¹

     John Nicholaus Roush was Minister.¹ He was AKA.² He was born in 1673 at Darmstadt, Germany.^1,2 He married Anna Catherine Alberts circa 1700 at Germany.³ John Nicholaus Roush died in 1723 at Darmstadt, Germany.¹

     Johann Abraham Rausch was Preacher.² Johann Abraham Rausch was also known as John Abraham Roush.² He was born on 9 March 1640 at Meisenheim, Germany.^2,1 He married Marie Margaretha Faber in 1660.¹ Johann Abraham Rausch died on 26 November 1714 at Germany at age 74.²

     John William Roush was AKA.² He was born in 1595 at Hornbach, Germany.^1,2 He married Anna Hammerin, daughter of Johannes Hammerin, in ?² John William Roush died in 1673 at Ober Moschel, Germany.^1,2

     Philip Roush was tanner.² He was born on 18 March 1741 at Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Catherine Kelchner in 1765.² Philip Roush and an unknown person Served in the Continental Army. He was a member of the Northampton County Militia, Continental Line. He also appeared on the militia Muster Roll of Jacob Holman's Company with his brothers: Henry, Jacob, and John Jr. circa 1774.² He migrated to; from Shenandoah County, Virginia.² He died on 1 March 1820 at Gallia County, Ohio, at age 78.¹ He was buried after 1 March 1820 at Roush Cemetery, Cheshire, Gallia County, Ohio.²

     John Roush Jr. was First Sheriff of Mason County, Virginia (WV).¹ He married Dorthea Henkle in ?¹ John Roush Jr. was born in 1743 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.^3,4 He and an unknown person Captain of the Shennandoah County Company in the Revolutionary War. in 1779.¹ He died in 1816 at Mason County, West Virginia.¹ He was buried after 1816 at Old Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia.¹

     Dorthea Henkle died in ?¹ She was born in ?¹ She married John Roush Jr., son of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, in ?¹

     Catherine Kelchner died in ?¹ She was born in 1744 at Gallia County, Ohio.¹ She married Philip Roush, son of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, in 1765.¹

     Balser Roush was AKA.² He was born in 1746.^1,3,2 He died in 1845.^1,2

     Catherine Fox married Jacob Roush, son of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, on 21 February 1775 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹ Catherine Fox died in ?

     Mary Magdalene Roush was born circa 1742 at Rinkerton, Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,2 She married Lewis Zerkle, son of Ludwig Zerkle and Maria Eva Bear, circa 1766 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.³ Mary Magdalene Roush was buried after 1800 at Luther Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.⁴ She died after 1800 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,4

     Louis H. Zerkle was born circa 1748.¹ He was buried after 1800 at Luther Cemetery, New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.² He died after 1800 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹

     Eleanor Roush was born in 1751 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹ She married Alexander Waddell in 1771 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹ Eleanor Roush died in 1827 at Gallia County, Ohio.¹ She was buried after 1827 at Hulbert Cemetery, Alexander, Gallia County, Ohio.^1,2

     Alexander Waddell was born in February 1732 at Glasgow, Scotland.¹ He married Eleanor Roush, daughter of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, in 1771 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹ Alexander Waddell died on 6 September 1834 at Gallia County, Ohio, at age 102.² He was buried after 6 September 1834 at Hurlbert Cemetery, Alexander, Gallia County, Ohio.²

     Adam Roush was born on 6 October 1789 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,3 He died in 1811.¹

     Daniel Roush married Elizabeth Henkle in ?¹ Daniel Roush was born in 1754.¹ He and an unknown person His Revolutionary service is found in National Archives No 515 General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers. circa 1774.¹ He died in 1832 at Ohio.¹ He was buried after 1832 at White Church Cemetery, Mason County, West Virginia.¹

     Elizabeth Henkle died in ?¹ She was born in ?¹ She married Daniel Roush, son of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, in ?¹

     Elizabeth Roush was born on 18 December 1758 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,2 She married John Nease, son of Michael Nehs Jr. and Margaret Zerkle, on 6 March 1779 at New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,3 Elizabeth Roush died on 19 August 1832 at Greene County, Tennessee, at age 73.¹ She was buried after 19 August 1832 at St James Lutheran Church, Greenville,, Davidson County, Tennessee.⁴

     John Nease and an unknown person served under Captain Jacob Holeman of the Dunmore County, Virginia Millitia. Dunmore County was renamed Shenandoah County.² He was AKA.² He was born on 8 January 1757 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Roush, daughter of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, on 6 March 1779 at New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,3 John Nease migrated to; migrated to Tennessee.² He was buried after July 1830 at St James Lutheran Cemetery, Greenville,, Davidson County, Tennessee.⁴ He died on 15 July 1830 at Greene County, Tennessee, at age 73.^1,2,3

     George Roush was born in July 1761 at Holmes Fort, Shenandoah County, Virginia.^1,2 He and an unknown person Served in the Yorktown and saw Cornwallis surrender. He served under his brother, Captain John Roush, in the Revolutionary War. in September 1779.¹ He married Catherine Zerkle, daughter of Michael Zerkle Sr. and Katherine Sehler (Schlearn), circa 1781; First Marriage.^1,3 George Roush migrated to.⁴ He migrated to; property now known as the De Wolf farm.³ He married Catherine Wolf, daughter of Peter Wolf and Elizabeth Roush, on 13 August 1814; His Second Marriage.⁵ George Roush was New Tag War pension claim S 8579 on 1 October 1832 at Sutton Township, Meigs County, Ohio.⁴ He died on 31 May 1845 at Ohio at age 83.¹ He was buried after 31 May 1845 at Weldon Cemetery, Racine, Ohio.¹

     Catherine Zerkle was born on 14 August 1763 at Shenandoah County, Virginia.³ She married George Roush, son of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, circa 1781; First Marriage.^3,4 Catherine Zerkle died circa 1813.³

     Jonas Roush was born in September 1763 at Holman Fort, Shenandoah County, Virginia.¹ He and an unknown person Fought in the Continental Army in the War for Independence. in July 1781.² He married Barbara Fox before 1787.¹ Jonas Roush was New Tag received a millitary pension for service in the Revolutionary War. circa 1798 at Mason County, West Virginia.² He migrated to.² He migrated to; He lived with a daughter.² He died in 1850 at Ohio.¹ He was buried after 1850 at Gilmore Cemetery, Nease Settlement, Meigs County, Ohio.¹

     Barbara Fox was born in ?¹ She married Jonas Roush, son of John Adam Roush and Susannah Sehler, before 1787.¹ Barbara Fox died in February 1837.^1,2

     Jesse Thornton died in ?¹ He was born in 1852.¹ He married Regina (?) circa 1872.²

     Regina (?) died in ?¹ She was born circa 1852.¹ She married Jesse Thornton, son of John Henry Thornton and Susan Durst, circa 1872.¹