His father settled with his family in Shenandoah co, VA.
Phillip married Catherine Kelchner in 1765 in Shenandoah co Va. They were the parents of 13 children.
Phillip was one of nine sons who served their country in the cause of the independence. He served as a Private in the Continenal Army, Northampton co Militia under John Vanittan 1780.
After the death of their parents Phillip and brother Jacob migrated with their families to the area of Adams co OH.
He was called "The Colonizer" as his settlement was the first in Adams co and only the third in OH.
In 1814 he deeded 1 acre of land for the purpose of the first school and meeting house.
He was listed on land lists for the years of 1808 through 1819.
His father settled with his family in Shenandoah co, VA.
Phillip married Catherine Kelchner in 1765 in Shenandoah co Va. They were the parents of 13 children.
Phillip was one of nine sons who served their country in the cause of the independence. He served as a Private in the Continenal Army, Northampton co Militia under John Vanittan 1780.
After the death of their parents Phillip and brother Jacob migrated with their families to the area of Adams co OH.
He was called "The Colonizer" as his settlement was the first in Adams co and only the third in OH.
In 1814 he deeded 1 acre of land for the purpose of the first school and meeting house.
He was listed on land lists for the years of 1808 through 1819.
Family Members
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John B. Roush
1766–1854
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Elizabeth Roush Bowman
1768 – unknown
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Susannah Roush Pence
1770–1851
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Michael Keltner Roush
1772–1852
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Philip Roush
1774–1858
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Catharine Roush Zerkel
1777–1860
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Henry Roush
1780–1861
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Sarah "Sally" Roush Will
1782–1822
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Mary Magdalena Roush Knopp Sisson
1783–1867
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George Roush
1788–1855
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Hannah Roush Roush
1790–1876
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Jonas Roush
1793–1832
