Catherine (Long) Rader (abt. 1753 - aft. 1839)

Born about 16 Feb 1753 in Augusta County, Virginia

Wife of William Michael Rader — married 25 Dec 1769 in Augusta, Virginia

Descendants

Died after 18 Jun 1839 after about age 86 in Jackson County, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Parentage Unknown

Possibly the daughter of Andrew LONG and Catherine ZIRKLE. This parentage was put forth as a possibility by another researcher. It has not been proven to be the truth.

Catherine Long was born on February 16, 1753 in Augusta County, Virginia.^{[1] [2]} She married William Rader on December 25, 1769^{[3] [4]} Together they had 9 children:

1. Catherine Rader^[5]
2. Michael Rader^[6]
3. Joseph Rader^[7][8]
4. Susannah Rader^[9]
5. Elizabeth Rader^[10]
6. Abraham Rader^[11]
7. James Rader^[12]
8. Phillip Rader^[13]
9. Maria Rader^[14]

"The Michael Raders lived and farmed in Rockingham, Shenandoah, and for ten years in Greenbrier Counties; then moved to Gay Road, Jackson County, (West) Virginia. Michael was a major in the Revolutionary War and first Justice of the Peace in Mason County, (West) Virginia. The "Rader Lutheran Church" was established at Brocks Gap, Timberville, Rockingham County, Virginia, in 1757^[15]He received $70 per year for his Revolutionary War Service." ^[16]

Died

Bet. 18 Jun 1839 - 1841 in Jackson Co., Virginia ^[17]

Catherine Long Rader died on June 18, 1839 in Jackson County, Virginia^[18]

Burial

Rader Cemetery Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

• Decendants of Michael W. Rader
• Author: Mrs. Mazie Sims Cochran. "Sims Family History" (May, 1971. Private Publication).
• The Descendants of ADAM AND ANNA MARIA RODER, JOHANN ADAM AND KATHARINA (TAUBER) RODER From the Palatinate to Pennsylvania, The Shenandoah Valley and The United States of America. By Dr. William A. Rader and June L. (Hudnut) Rader. Self published, Bridgewater and New Market, VA, 1987. In private correspondence, Dr. Rader said he donated copies of his book to more than 40 U.S. libraries including LDS; Library of Congress; L.A., CA; VA State Library; and all libraries in the Shenandoah Valley.
• Personal Experience with A Biographical Outline for Joseph Rader and Martha(Rayburn) Rader
• Ancestry.com. Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011., Original data: "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853–1912." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records. Redorc for Catharine Ruddell Death Date:6 Apr 1853, spouse Name: Andrew Ruddell, Father Name: Michl. Rader, Mother Name: Catharine,[1]

See Also: Find A Grave: Memorial #141526408

This person was created on 14 September 2010 through the import of 124-DeCoursey.ged.

Sources

1. ↑ Citation Needed (1)
2. ↑ Citation Needed (2)
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/141526408/catherine-rader : accessed 01 June 2021), memorial page for Catherine “Katie” Long Rader (16 Feb 1753–18 Jun 1839), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141526408, citing Rader Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Walter Pack Family (contributor 47557175) .
4. ↑ Catherine Long in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900. Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
5. ↑ b. 29 Dec. 1773
6. ↑ Citation Needed (5)
7. ↑ Catherine Long in the U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. SAR Membership: 68515. Role: Ancestor. Application Date: 31 Mar 1947
8. ↑ Birthdate: 1790 21 October - Joseph Rader, born to Michael W. Rader and Catherine Rader.(Alton Clyde Rader Bible). Note: Listing in Sims book lists her name as Catherine Long. Death Certificate estimated his birth as October 1789.
9. ↑ Susannah, b. 23 Dec.1776. m. KOUNTS (KOONTZ), Michael
10. ↑ Elizabeth, b. 28 Dec. 1771. m. 24 Nov. 1791, Shenandoah Co., Va., HOLMAN, Andrew
11. ↑ Abraham Rader in the U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.SAR Membership: 60626. Role:Ancestor. Application Date: 4 Sep 1941
12. ↑ James, b. 28 Jan. 1782. d. 12 June 1839 .m. 6 June 1805, ALLEN, Hannah (Cannady)
13. ↑ Rader Genealogy Only mentions " Philip, b. 26 Mar. 1784"
14. ↑ Mary (Polly), b. 18 Feb. 1786 d. 1824 m. RAYBURN, James, b. 11 Oct. 1783
15. ↑ ("Virginia Valley Records" by Wayland).
16. ↑ Michael Rader's War Pension Application
17. ↑ Source: Jackson Co., West VirginiaCourthouse Records, She is listed as a widow in Michael's pension, but their estate was probated in 1841. This puts her death after 1839
18. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #141526408