Martin Rouzer was born circa 1735, in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the son of Gideon Rouzer/Rauscher. Circa 1761, he married in Hunterdon County to Sarah Graff, also a native of Amwell Township, daughter of Henry and Mary Harley Graff. The family migrated to Western Maryland around the time of the American Revolution. Martin and Sarah were the parents of 6 children: Henry, Mary, Daniel, Abraham, Mary Elizabeth and Catharine Rouzer. Martin passed away circa 1777 in Frederick County, Maryland. He was probably buried in Apple's Church Cemetery, although there is no surviving grave marker for him. Sarah Graff Rouzer is buried there.
From notes in the Daniel Rouzer Family Bible:
Henry Rouzer b. 24 Aug, 1763; m. 21 Jun, 1782 to Eva, b. 14 Sep, 1765
Mary Rouzer b. 11 Jun, 1765
Daniel Rouzer b. 04 Apr, 1767
Abraham Rouzer b. 22 Apr, 1769
Elizabeth Rouzer b. 22 Feb, 1772
Catharine Rouzer b. 11 Mar, 1775
Notes from Eddie Hogan:
"When Martin Rouzer purchased land in Frederick County, Maryland in 1769, he gave his occupation as blacksmith, living in Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey."
Just a bit more information for you. Clearly you have been thinking about him. According to a 1890s memoir, my ancestor Aaron Wood sold 50 acres in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ in 1763. In 1770 Martin sold it to Gideon Rouser, likely his father. Gideon sold it to Isaac Rittenhouse in 1778. So, if you are a Rouser descendent, we can safely say that your people knew my people.
Contributor: Linda Lyons (47510021)
"Monocacy and Catoctin Vol. III" by Calvin E. Schildknecht states that "Hans Rauscher of Duehren near Sinsheim, Germany married Elisabetha Meyer. Their son Leonard born at Tannheim, Tyrol, married Gertraut Freyhoffen of Euchtersheim, Germany. They had a son Martin born 1686 who in 1709 married Maria Salome Hoffman. Their son Gideon Rauscher (1715-1783) settled in Amwell Twp., NJ, where he was Elder of the Dunkard Church. His son Martin Rouzer (1734-1777) moved to near Rocky Ridge with wife Sarah (1737-1815). They are buried at Apples Church. Their children follow:
(1) Henry (b. 1763, NJ d. 1794) m. Eva Greta Shutaire (b. 1763).
(2) Daniel, see above and below.
(3) Abraham (1769 Rocky Ridge-1819) m. Mary Berger.
(4) Catherine (1775-1822) m. Ludwig Protzman.
Daniel Rouzer and Sophia (Shover) of Thurmont had children:
(1) Peter (1792-1877) m. Rachel Hope Martin. Peter 2nd m. (Gettysburg) Mary Jane Geiselman. Peter had about 18 children and descendants in VA, PA, TN, & TX.
(2) Catherine (1794-1818) m. William Hiteschew; lived in Frederick.
(3) Jacob (1795-1824) m. Rebecca Miller; lived in Thurmont, later in Henry, KY
(4) Sophia (1796-1834) m. Hazekiah Peter Warrenfeltz at Thurmont.
(5) Sarah (1799-1847).
(6) Daniel Jr. (1801-1828).
(7) Lydia (b. 1802) m. George Kallenberger at Frederick, moved to OH.
(8) Martin (1804-1847) m. Rosanna Gernand; lived near Thurmont; seven children in Frederick Co.
(9) Henry (1806-1887) m. Catherine Schlosser; buried at Thurmont.
Daniel and 2nd wife had one son John Rouzer (1815-1894) who m. Phoebe T. Landers."
From notes in the Daniel Rouzer Family Bible:
Henry Rouzer b. 24 Aug, 1763; m. 21 Jun, 1782 to Eva, b. 14 Sep, 1765
Mary Rouzer b. 11 Jun, 1765
Daniel Rouzer b. 04 Apr, 1767
Abraham Rouzer b. 22 Apr, 1769
Elizabeth Rouzer b. 22 Feb, 1772
Catharine Rouzer b. 11 Mar, 1775
Notes from Eddie Hogan:
"When Martin Rouzer purchased land in Frederick County, Maryland in 1769, he gave his occupation as blacksmith, living in Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey."
Just a bit more information for you. Clearly you have been thinking about him. According to a 1890s memoir, my ancestor Aaron Wood sold 50 acres in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ in 1763. In 1770 Martin sold it to Gideon Rouser, likely his father. Gideon sold it to Isaac Rittenhouse in 1778. So, if you are a Rouser descendent, we can safely say that your people knew my people.
Contributor: Linda Lyons (47510021)
"Monocacy and Catoctin Vol. III" by Calvin E. Schildknecht states that "Hans Rauscher of Duehren near Sinsheim, Germany married Elisabetha Meyer. Their son Leonard born at Tannheim, Tyrol, married Gertraut Freyhoffen of Euchtersheim, Germany. They had a son Martin born 1686 who in 1709 married Maria Salome Hoffman. Their son Gideon Rauscher (1715-1783) settled in Amwell Twp., NJ, where he was Elder of the Dunkard Church. His son Martin Rouzer (1734-1777) moved to near Rocky Ridge with wife Sarah (1737-1815). They are buried at Apples Church. Their children follow:
(1) Henry (b. 1763, NJ d. 1794) m. Eva Greta Shutaire (b. 1763).
(2) Daniel, see above and below.
(3) Abraham (1769 Rocky Ridge-1819) m. Mary Berger.
(4) Catherine (1775-1822) m. Ludwig Protzman.
Daniel Rouzer and Sophia (Shover) of Thurmont had children:
(1) Peter (1792-1877) m. Rachel Hope Martin. Peter 2nd m. (Gettysburg) Mary Jane Geiselman. Peter had about 18 children and descendants in VA, PA, TN, & TX.
(2) Catherine (1794-1818) m. William Hiteschew; lived in Frederick.
(3) Jacob (1795-1824) m. Rebecca Miller; lived in Thurmont, later in Henry, KY
(4) Sophia (1796-1834) m. Hazekiah Peter Warrenfeltz at Thurmont.
(5) Sarah (1799-1847).
(6) Daniel Jr. (1801-1828).
(7) Lydia (b. 1802) m. George Kallenberger at Frederick, moved to OH.
(8) Martin (1804-1847) m. Rosanna Gernand; lived near Thurmont; seven children in Frederick Co.
(9) Henry (1806-1887) m. Catherine Schlosser; buried at Thurmont.
Daniel and 2nd wife had one son John Rouzer (1815-1894) who m. Phoebe T. Landers."
Martin Rouzer was born circa 1735, in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the son of Gideon Rouzer/Rauscher. Circa 1761, he married in Hunterdon County to Sarah Graff, also a native of Amwell Township, daughter of Henry and Mary Harley Graff. The family migrated to Western Maryland around the time of the American Revolution. Martin and Sarah were the parents of 6 children: Henry, Mary, Daniel, Abraham, Mary Elizabeth and Catharine Rouzer. Martin passed away circa 1777 in Frederick County, Maryland. He was probably buried in Apple's Church Cemetery, although there is no surviving grave marker for him. Sarah Graff Rouzer is buried there.
From notes in the Daniel Rouzer Family Bible:
Henry Rouzer b. 24 Aug, 1763; m. 21 Jun, 1782 to Eva, b. 14 Sep, 1765
Mary Rouzer b. 11 Jun, 1765
Daniel Rouzer b. 04 Apr, 1767
Abraham Rouzer b. 22 Apr, 1769
Elizabeth Rouzer b. 22 Feb, 1772
Catharine Rouzer b. 11 Mar, 1775
Notes from Eddie Hogan:
"When Martin Rouzer purchased land in Frederick County, Maryland in 1769, he gave his occupation as blacksmith, living in Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey."
Just a bit more information for you. Clearly you have been thinking about him. According to a 1890s memoir, my ancestor Aaron Wood sold 50 acres in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ in 1763. In 1770 Martin sold it to Gideon Rouser, likely his father. Gideon sold it to Isaac Rittenhouse in 1778. So, if you are a Rouser descendent, we can safely say that your people knew my people.
Contributor: Linda Lyons (47510021)
"Monocacy and Catoctin Vol. III" by Calvin E. Schildknecht states that "Hans Rauscher of Duehren near Sinsheim, Germany married Elisabetha Meyer. Their son Leonard born at Tannheim, Tyrol, married Gertraut Freyhoffen of Euchtersheim, Germany. They had a son Martin born 1686 who in 1709 married Maria Salome Hoffman. Their son Gideon Rauscher (1715-1783) settled in Amwell Twp., NJ, where he was Elder of the Dunkard Church. His son Martin Rouzer (1734-1777) moved to near Rocky Ridge with wife Sarah (1737-1815). They are buried at Apples Church. Their children follow:
(1) Henry (b. 1763, NJ d. 1794) m. Eva Greta Shutaire (b. 1763).
(2) Daniel, see above and below.
(3) Abraham (1769 Rocky Ridge-1819) m. Mary Berger.
(4) Catherine (1775-1822) m. Ludwig Protzman.
Daniel Rouzer and Sophia (Shover) of Thurmont had children:
(1) Peter (1792-1877) m. Rachel Hope Martin. Peter 2nd m. (Gettysburg) Mary Jane Geiselman. Peter had about 18 children and descendants in VA, PA, TN, & TX.
(2) Catherine (1794-1818) m. William Hiteschew; lived in Frederick.
(3) Jacob (1795-1824) m. Rebecca Miller; lived in Thurmont, later in Henry, KY
(4) Sophia (1796-1834) m. Hazekiah Peter Warrenfeltz at Thurmont.
(5) Sarah (1799-1847).
(6) Daniel Jr. (1801-1828).
(7) Lydia (b. 1802) m. George Kallenberger at Frederick, moved to OH.
(8) Martin (1804-1847) m. Rosanna Gernand; lived near Thurmont; seven children in Frederick Co.
(9) Henry (1806-1887) m. Catherine Schlosser; buried at Thurmont.
Daniel and 2nd wife had one son John Rouzer (1815-1894) who m. Phoebe T. Landers."
From notes in the Daniel Rouzer Family Bible:
Henry Rouzer b. 24 Aug, 1763; m. 21 Jun, 1782 to Eva, b. 14 Sep, 1765
Mary Rouzer b. 11 Jun, 1765
Daniel Rouzer b. 04 Apr, 1767
Abraham Rouzer b. 22 Apr, 1769
Elizabeth Rouzer b. 22 Feb, 1772
Catharine Rouzer b. 11 Mar, 1775
Notes from Eddie Hogan:
"When Martin Rouzer purchased land in Frederick County, Maryland in 1769, he gave his occupation as blacksmith, living in Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey."
Just a bit more information for you. Clearly you have been thinking about him. According to a 1890s memoir, my ancestor Aaron Wood sold 50 acres in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ in 1763. In 1770 Martin sold it to Gideon Rouser, likely his father. Gideon sold it to Isaac Rittenhouse in 1778. So, if you are a Rouser descendent, we can safely say that your people knew my people.
Contributor: Linda Lyons (47510021)
"Monocacy and Catoctin Vol. III" by Calvin E. Schildknecht states that "Hans Rauscher of Duehren near Sinsheim, Germany married Elisabetha Meyer. Their son Leonard born at Tannheim, Tyrol, married Gertraut Freyhoffen of Euchtersheim, Germany. They had a son Martin born 1686 who in 1709 married Maria Salome Hoffman. Their son Gideon Rauscher (1715-1783) settled in Amwell Twp., NJ, where he was Elder of the Dunkard Church. His son Martin Rouzer (1734-1777) moved to near Rocky Ridge with wife Sarah (1737-1815). They are buried at Apples Church. Their children follow:
(1) Henry (b. 1763, NJ d. 1794) m. Eva Greta Shutaire (b. 1763).
(2) Daniel, see above and below.
(3) Abraham (1769 Rocky Ridge-1819) m. Mary Berger.
(4) Catherine (1775-1822) m. Ludwig Protzman.
Daniel Rouzer and Sophia (Shover) of Thurmont had children:
(1) Peter (1792-1877) m. Rachel Hope Martin. Peter 2nd m. (Gettysburg) Mary Jane Geiselman. Peter had about 18 children and descendants in VA, PA, TN, & TX.
(2) Catherine (1794-1818) m. William Hiteschew; lived in Frederick.
(3) Jacob (1795-1824) m. Rebecca Miller; lived in Thurmont, later in Henry, KY
(4) Sophia (1796-1834) m. Hazekiah Peter Warrenfeltz at Thurmont.
(5) Sarah (1799-1847).
(6) Daniel Jr. (1801-1828).
(7) Lydia (b. 1802) m. George Kallenberger at Frederick, moved to OH.
(8) Martin (1804-1847) m. Rosanna Gernand; lived near Thurmont; seven children in Frederick Co.
(9) Henry (1806-1887) m. Catherine Schlosser; buried at Thurmont.
Daniel and 2nd wife had one son John Rouzer (1815-1894) who m. Phoebe T. Landers."
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