Lot 9

lot-8-and-9

lot-9

Apparently some type of structure was built on this lot as early as 1835 when in was valued at $76, well above the value of an unimproved lot. By 1844, when it was owned by Joseph Ritterbach, the value was $9. In 1849, tax records indicate that Ritterbach built a log house and the value went to $109. By 1850 it increased to $229 and slowly deteriorated until the house and out buildings were razed sometime after 1950.

Francis J. Rederback (Joseph Ritterbach?)

Francis J. Rederback is listed in the 1850 census as a 59-year-old weaver who was born in France. His wife Rosannah, age 48, was born in Germany.

Emma Allshouse

Emma Allshouse and her husband, Frank, had three children: Dorothy, Harry, and William. Frank Allshouse was a day laborer who worked for various people in the community.

Lot 9 Owners

(Partial List)

  • 1835 Andres Shell
  • 1836 Andres Shell
  • 1837 John Ritz
  • 1844 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1845 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1846 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1847 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1848 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1849 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1850 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1855 Joseph Ritterbach
  • 1860 Conrad? Moore
  • 1866 Conrad? Moore
  • 1870 Conrad? Moore
  • 1875 Jacob Menkel
  • 1880 Jacob Menkel
  • 1885 Jacob Campbell
  • 1890 S. A. Menkel
  • 1895 ? Yockey
  • 1899 Samuel Yockey
  • 1905 Minnie Rausch
  • 1910 Emma Allshouse
  • 1915 Emma Allshouse
  • 1920 Emma Allshouse
  • 1925 Emma Allshouse
  • 1930 Emma Allshouse
  • 1935 Emma Allshouse
  • 1940 Emma Allshouse
  • 1945 Emma Allshouse
  • 1950 Emma Allshouse