| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | John Rausenberger (d. before June 1850) |
| Mother | Mary (b. about 1813) |
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| Father | James Higbee (b. 7 March 1780, d. 16 August 1844) |
| Mother | Mary Fenton (b. 8 April 1782, d. 20 March 1844) |
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| Son | Jonathan Higbee (b. about 1833) |
| Daughter | Emmarancy Higbee (b. about 1835) |
| Son | James Higbee (b. about 1837) |
| Daughter | Rebecca Higbee (b. about 1839) |
| Daughter | Minerva Rachel Higbee+ (b. August 1842, d. 15 August 1927) |
| Son | Joseph Higbee (b. August 1842) |
| Son | Julius Higbee (b. about 1846) |
| Son | William Higbee (b. about 1847) |
| Daughter | Lavinia Higbee (b. about June 1850) |
Biographical Sketch -- ("History of Louisa County, Iowa"):
Joseph F. Higbee, residing on section 33, Marshall Township, is now the oldest settler living on the south side of the Iowa River in Louisa County. He was born in Ontario County, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1806, and is the son of James and Mary [Fenton] Higbee. He resided in his native county until 1823, there receiving his education, but at that date removed with his family to Crawford County, Ohio. After making that their home for a time they removed to Berrien County, Michigan, where the death of the parents occurred, the father departing this life in 1844 and the mother the following year. On the 2d of July, 1829, Mr. Higbee was united in marriage with Rachel Matthews, Who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1813. She is the daughter of Isaac and Nancy [Hamilton] Matthews, her father a native of Trumball County, Ohio and her mother of New Jersey.
Not being pleased with the State of Michigan, Joseph resolved to make his home in Iowa. He crossed the river at Burlington September 1, 1836, and on the 9th of that month settled upon a farm of 227 acres on what is now section 4, Marshall Township. At the land sale in Burlington in November 1838, he purchased the claim, and immediately began the improvement of the land which was at that time entirely uncultivated.
At the time of his arrival the Indians were the owners of the county seat, now called Wapello, and they gave Mr. Higbee the name of {Good Shemoka Man," meaning good white man, and to Mrs. Higbee "Good Squaw." They were frequent visitors of the cottage, some of them stopping there nearly every day. On one occasion, while Mrs. Higbee was washing, an old Indian who was under the influence of liquor, accompanied by his squaw, came to the cabin and asked Mr. Higbee how he would like to swap squaws, but being entirely content with the lady of his choice, declined to make the trade.
Long since the Indians, who were then so numerous, have died or have been driven westward by the white man, and one by one the old settlers answer the call of Him Who doeth all things well, until Mr. and Mrs. Higbee are almost the only pioneers of the days of the "thirties" who are still living. The little cabin into which they moved on their arrival in Louisa County, and where so many happy days were passed, has long since given way to a more commodious residence. Even the old timber that stood upon the homestead has died, and a new growth has taken its place. Nature teaching us the lesson of life and death, of one generation giving place to another; but though the old pioneer will pass away, their works and deeds are not forgotten.
On the 2nd of July, 1888, Mr. Higbee and his wife saw the close of fifty-nine years of wedded life, which has been full of sunshine and happiness, darkness and sorrow, such as come to all in this world. Fifteen children were born to this worthy couple.
Although Mr. and Mrs. Higbee have long passed the meridian of life they are both remarkably well preserved. Seven years ago Mrs. Higbee received a paralytic stroke, from which she has never recovered, yet she bears sickness with contentment and an example of Christian patience. Mr. Higbee is in his eighty-third year, yet he retains his physical and mental powers to wonderful degree. Mr. Higbee has held township office, and in all matters of public or private trust has been the soul of honor. In his political view he has supported the principles of the Democratic party. Not only as the oldest living pioneer south of the Iowa River, but as a citizen, neighbor and friend, does Mr. Higbee receive the respect and esteem of the community.
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| Son | Jonathan Higbee (b. about 1833) |
| Daughter | Emmarancy Higbee (b. about 1835) |
| Son | James Higbee (b. about 1837) |
| Daughter | Rebecca Higbee (b. about 1839) |
| Daughter | Minerva Rachel Higbee+ (b. August 1842, d. 15 August 1927) |
| Son | Joseph Higbee (b. August 1842) |
| Son | Julius Higbee (b. about 1846) |
| Son | William Higbee (b. about 1847) |
| Daughter | Lavinia Higbee (b. about June 1850) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Joseph Fenton Higbee (b. 18 February 1806, d. 20 October 1891) |
| Mother | Rachel Matthews (b. 16 January 1813) |
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| Father | Martin Raushenberger (b. 21 January 1847, d. 24 February 1912) |
| Mother | Minerva Rachel Higbee (b. August 1842, d. 15 August 1927) |
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| Father | Martin Raushenberger (b. 21 January 1847, d. 24 February 1912) |
| Mother | Minerva Rachel Higbee (b. August 1842, d. 15 August 1927) |
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| Father | Martin Raushenberger (b. 21 January 1847, d. 24 February 1912) |
| Mother | Minerva Rachel Higbee (b. August 1842, d. 15 August 1927) |
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| Son | Charles Burgess Thomas+ (b. 14 September 1859, d. 12 June 1912) |
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| Son | Charles Burgess Thomas+ (b. 14 September 1859, d. 12 June 1912) |
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| Son | Samuel Dull (b. about 1824) |
| Son | Jacob F. Doll+ (b. 25 November 1825, d. 18 October 1912) |
| Daughter | Mary A. Dull (b. about 1832) |
| Son | Philip Dull (b. about 1834) |
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| Son | Samuel Dull (b. about 1824) |
| Son | Jacob F. Doll+ (b. 25 November 1825, d. 18 October 1912) |
| Daughter | Mary A. Dull (b. about 1832) |
| Son | Philip Dull (b. about 1834) |
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| Father | Philip Doll (b. about 1795) |
| Mother | Mary Funkhouser (b. about 1798) |
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| Father | Philip Doll (b. about 1795) |
| Mother | Mary Funkhouser (b. about 1798) |
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| Father | Philip Doll (b. about 1795) |
| Mother | Mary Funkhouser (b. about 1798) |
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| Father | Jacob F. Doll (b. 25 November 1825, d. 18 October 1912) |
| Mother | Catherine Windle (b. about 1834) |
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