Rachel Barton Kauffman (1832-1907) - Find a Grave Memorial

Rachel Barton Kauffman

Birth

16 May 1832

Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

4 Nov 1907 (aged 75)

Defiance, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA

Burial

Duvalls Cemetery

Six Mile Run, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map

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Obituary:

Mrs. Rachel Kauffman died at Defiance on November 4, aged 75 years, five months and 19 days. She was born in Brush Creek Valley and her maiden name was Barton; she has lived in the vicinity of Defiance for 22 years. Deceased was a Christian for many years and was a close follower of her master. She worshipped with the Church of God at Six Mile Run where the funeral was held last Wednesday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. F.W. McGuire. The services were largely attended. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Charles Fry of Defiance, at whose home she died.

FROM: Bedford, PA: Bedford Gazette, issue of Friday, 15 November 1907, p. 1, col. 4

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In August 1867, Rachel Barton married Joseph Kauffman, born Dec. 14, 1812.

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Census information:

1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. East Providence Twp. P.O. Rays Hill, p. 454b, lines 32-34
Series M593, roll 1304, dwelling 148, family 149, 29 July 1870:
Joseph CAUFMAN, 58, Farm Laborer, $150 Personal Estate, b. Pa.
Rachel, 38, Keeping House, b. Pa.
Emeline, 15, at hom

1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/30/4:
Mahlon BARTON, 72, Farmer
Anna, 73, Wife, Keeping house, Pa/Va/Va
Rachel KAUFMAN, 48, daughter, widow, domestic
Rhoda, 41, dau, at home
Joseph, 22, son, at home
Catura AKERS, 20, granddau., at home
Philip V. MELLOTT, 6/12, Nov., Great grandson

1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Broad Top Twp. Hopewell Borough, ed 7, p. 14b, lines 69-73
Series T623, roll 1375, dwelling 207, family 218, 16 June 1900:
Charles FRY, Head, Dec 1848, age 51, marr. 30 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Post Master
Emma A., wife, Jan 1855, age 45, marr. 30 yrs, 5 children / 3 still alive, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Rachel S., dau, May 1889, age 11, at school; Cloyd C., son, Feb 1891, age 9
Rachel KAUFFMAN, mother-in-law, May 1832, age 68, widowed, 1 child / 1 still alive, b,. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Source: Michael S. Caldwell's Genealogy Database

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Fulton County was created on April 19, 1851 from part of Bedford County and named for inventor Robert Fulton. When Rachel was born Brush Creek Township was in Bedford County, when she died Brush Creek Township was in Fulton County.