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.