PHILIP RAUSCH

    Philip Rausch, a  farmer, a prominent German farmer of Union County, was born in Frederickstown, Md. on November 24, 1831.  He is a son of George and Catharine (Blumenshine) Rausch, who emigrated from Germany in 1830 and settled in Maryland, removing to Darby Township in April 1832, where Mr. Rausch died August 17, 1862.  Philip is the third of a family of ten children, of whom eight are living.  When twenty years of age, he started out working by the mouth, and followed this employment three years at wages from $10 a month to 50 cents a day.  In 1854, he bought 100 acres in Darby Township, and the following fall erected his home, burning tile brick himself.  He made subsequent additions to the original purchase till his farm now contains 640 acres of well improved and highly cultivated land. Mr.Rausch celebrated his marriage April 16, 1855, with Miss Barbara, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Grace, who was born in Germany, November 10, 1834.  Thirteen children were born to bless this union; of these twelve are living. viz.: John A. W.; Catharine, wife of Martin Ruprite; Casper; Lena; Mary; Emanuel; Charlie; Michael; Willie; Anna; Dora and Caroline.  Philip died, aged twelve years.  Mr. Rausch started in life without a dollar, but by his industry and excellent business management he achieved a large success.  For the last twenty-six years he has been engaged in breeding and rearing draft horses, and keeping a high grade of cattle and hogs.  Mr. and Mrs. Rausch are members of the Lutheran Church.  In politics, Mr. Rausch is neutral, voting for the man and not the party.  He served Darby Township in the capacity of Trustee for ten years, and has also filled other local offices of minor importance.