The Roolf and Ostien Families of Turtle Creek, PA
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John Aloysius ROOLF was born on 2 JUL 1870 in Pittsburgh, PA.
He died on 12 MAR 1951 in Turtle Creek , and was buried on 15 MAR 1951 in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
   Parents: Joseph Bernard ROOLF (b. 1 JUL 1844) and Mary Clara BRUGGEMAN (b. 7 FEB 1848)
   Graphics: Ancestry chart

Lived at 67 Miller Street, Pittsburgh in 1891, and was a harness
manufacturer (Source: marriage record)

Business Letterhead: John A. Roolf, mfr & dealer in Harness, Saddles, ...
P&A Phone 229 Park, 3924 Fifth Avenue

1900 Census: Vol 9, Ed 177, Sheet 3, Ln 53 Allegheny PA, Pittsburgh (4635
Winthrop Street) Age: 29 Born PA, Father born Germany, Mother PA Harness
Maker Maggie M. Wife 29 July 1870 PA (Parents born Germany)
Joseph C. S 7 July 1892 PA-born in. Edward N. S 4
Nov 1895 PA

1910 Census, Wilkins Twp, 185 Highland Ave, Vol 79, Ed 266, Fam 224
Harness maker

According to Bernard J. Mathewson, eventuall was forced out of business
due to lack of payment by customers; couldn't collect money.

Coppersmith, Electric Westinghouse
1920 Census: Vol 47, Ed 854, Sheet 9, Ln 56 Allegheny PA, Wilkins Township
Highland Ave. Sup:24, En:154, Sht 9) Age: 49 Born PA, Father born
Germany, Mother born PA Laborer, Electric Co.
Mary M. Wife 49 PA
Marie M. D 17 PA
John F. S 16 PA

1930 Census: Ed 2-860, Sheet 13A, SD 16, Line 17, Wilkins Twp. Alle.
County PA
Roolf, John 59 BP-PA Parents BP-PA
Roolf, Margaret 58 BP-PA Parents BP-Germany

1940 CENSUS, HIGHLAND AVE, TURTLE CREEK, PA
ROOLF, JOHN A. 69 HEAD BP-PA
ROOLF, MARGARET 69 WIFE BP-PA
ROOLF, JOHN 36 SON BP-PA
ROOLF, JEANNE 35 DAU IN LAW BP-PA

Margaret Mary OSTIEN was born on 28 JUL 1870 in Armstrong County, PA.
Source: 1900 Census, Vol. 9, ed 177, Sheet 3, Line 53 Allegheny Co., Pittsburgh PA. and Allegheny Dounty death record
She died on 9 MAR 1953 in Turtle Creek, Allegheny, PA , and was buried on 10 MAR 1953 in Mount Carmel, Pittsburgh, PA.
   Parents: Henry OSTIEN (b. 18 OCT 1840) and Kunigunda (Mary) LUECHAUER (b. 10 JUN 1847)
   Graphics: Ancestry chart

Listed as Margaret Mary Ostien according to Margaret's death certificate,
which was filled out John N. Mathewson

1920 Census: Married to John A. Roolf Age: 48(?) Born PA, M&F born
Germany

1900 Census: Lived at 4635 Winthrop St.

Austin's still living in Turtle Creek

Spoke german, made quint preserves, had wonderful garden in back yard.
Was an excellent cook, according to George A. Mathewson.

Margaret Mary Ostein was engaged to William Roolf but, William broke off
the engagement to go into the seminary. John A. Roolf came out of the
seminary because of poor health. He later married Margaret Mary Ostein.

John Aloysius ROOLF and Margaret Mary OSTIEN were married on 5 OCT 1891 in Holy Trinity Church, Pittsburgh PA.
They had the following children:

Joseph Clarence ROOLF was born on 12 JUL 1892 in Turtle Creek, PA. He died on 28 JUN 1977 in Pittsburgh, PA , and was buried on 1 JUL 1977 in Mt. Carmel, Turtle Creek, PA.
John Francis ROOLF was born on 23 JUN 1894 in Turtle Creek, PA. He died on 17 APR 1975 in Turtle Creek, PA , and was buried on 9 APR 1975 in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles Twp, PA.
Edward Norman ROOLF was born on 28 NOV 1895 in Pennsylvania. He died on 3 JUL 1946 in Pittsburgh PA , and was buried on 6 JUL 1946 in Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh PA.
Marie Margaret ROOLF was born on 8 APR 1902 in Pittsburgh, PA. She died on 9 DEC 1977 in Sharon, PA , and was buried on 12 DEC 1977 in St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, Mercer, PA.


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