Martha, Ella was daughter of Isaac RAGER & Amanda B. AMAWALT: TILLEY - Mrs. Ella C., 85, 1290 Agnes Ave., died at 7 p.m. Oct. 31, 1970, at Cherry Hill Hospital, Cherry Hill, N.J. Born March 7, 1885 in Conemaugh, daughter of Isaac and Amanda (Amawalt) Rager. Preceded in death by husband, Charles W.; parents; and son Wayne. Survived by these children: Grace, Cherry Hill, N.J.; Dr. Harvey C., 348 Locust St.; and Walter, 1400 Brier Ave.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mrs. May Weaver, 1290 Agnes Ave. Member of Roxbury United Methodist Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Walter Krause. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Tribune Democrat 2 November 1970 I don't have a death date for Isaac but believe he was son of George R. RAGER and Catherine SHAFFER: George R. Rager, one of the oldest known citizens of Conemaugh Township died at his home, Nov. 24, 1904. Born in Jackson Township some 82 years ago and was a farmer and also a railroader and laborer. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Jacob Rager of Conemaugh; Isaac Rager of Greensburg; Mary Almeda, wife of L.D. Stull of Richland Twp; Emma Jane, wife of Grant Glass of Altoona and Phillip, the youngest son who left home some twelve years ago and has not been heard from since. Two brothers and one sister also survive him. Burial Headrick Cemetery. (Cited as being from the Weekly Tribune, Nov. 1904) George is thought to be a grandson of Johann Michael through Jacob and Mary. I haven't seen proof of this but have seen George placed her by a couple of researchers. Jacob died in 1839 according to Al Coulter's data on WorldConnect. Probate. The Democrat July 13, 1855 Jacob Rager (Est.) "To Mary Rager, widow of said deceased Jacob Rager and issue as follows to wit:" Henry Rager, Michael Rager, John Rager, Isaac Rager, David Rager, Mary Rager, Jacob Rager, Christiana, intermarried with David Bracken, Catherine, intermarried with David Paul, Margaret, intermarried with Thomas Goughenour, Philip Rager, George Rager, and Israel C. Rager Take notice, that in pursuance of a writ of partition issue dout of the Orphan's Court of Cambria County, and to me directed, I will proceed to hold an inquisition on the real estate of the above decendent, on the 27th day of August, 1855 at which time and place you may attend if you think proper. A. Durbin Sheriff July 13, 1855. Blacklick Twp., Cambria Co., PA 1820 census: 169 4 Rager, Jacob 2 males under 10; 2 males 10-16; 1 male 26-45; 2 females under 10; 1 female 10-16; 2 females 16-26; 1 female 26-45; 1 engaged in agriculture. 1830 Jackson Twp., Cambria Co., PA, Jacob Rager 2 males under 5; 3 ages 5-10; 1 male age 10-15; 1 ages 15-20; 1 male age 20-30; 1 age 50-60; 1 female age 5-10; 1female 10-15; 1 female 40-50. Total in household: 12 I'm sure others can help you more with this line. Kathryn Original Message: Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:28:01 +0000 From: [email protected] Subject: [PAINDIAN] RAGER MARRIAGES Hi everyone, I picked-up over 40 marriages of Rager women when I was in PA. Does anyone know where the following belong: <snip> Ella C. Rager m Charles W. Tilley--Ella's parents were Isaac and Amanda Rager; Charles' parents were Albert and Mary Tilley. (Anyone know which Isaac this referrs to?) <snip> That's it for now, I'll send more later. Martha