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Charles M. RISING was born on 23 Oct 1856 in Ohio. He died on 21 Jan 1877. He was buried in Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Parents: Philip RISING and Susan STARLING.


Photo Conrad RISING was born in Jun 1849 in Ohio. He died on 20 Jun 1924 in Grafton, Lorain Co., OH. He was buried on 23 Jun 1924 in Nesbitt Cem., Grafton, Lorain Co., OH.
From the 1910 Miracode of Ohio:
Name: Conrad Rising
Birthplace: Ohio
State: OH
Age: 60
Color: W
Enumeration District: 0116
Visit: 0018
County: Lorain
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place
Wife Caroline E 50 Ohio
Son Arthur F 22 Ohio
Son Roy C 17 Ohio
Daughter Treva A 16 Ohio

Parents: Michael REISING and Margaretha STENGER.

Spouse: Rosa ?. Conrad RISING and Rosa ? were married.

Spouse: Caroline L. MELLERT. Conrad RISING and Caroline L. MELLERT were married on 16 Sep 1879 in Medina Co., OH. Children were: Henry J. RISING, Charles G. RISING, Arthur F. RISING, Roy C. RISING, Theresa R. RISING.


Ellie R. RISING was born in 1878 in Illinois. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Lucinda A. PIPPEN.


Emma Idella RISING was born on 21 May 1859 in Ohio. She died on 18 Nov 1937. Parents: Philip RISING and Caroline Elizabeth TROTH.

Spouse: Henry PETERS. Henry PETERS and Emma Idella RISING were married.


Ernest Rudolph RISING was born on 21 Oct 1883 in Champaign Co., IL. Parents: John Sponcellar RISING and Jessie May MANTZ.


Ervin RISING was born on 13 Jan 1833 in Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He emigrated on 23 May 1838 from Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He immigrated on 27 Aug 1838 to Baltimore, MD. Arrived on board the Ship Alexander sailing from Bremen to Baltimore, August 27, 1838 with a ton of other Hörstein area immigrants. Destination given as Ohio. Exact places of origin are not given on this list. Ages of children are given in ranges. Ages of Adults are not given in ship list. **This family is listed with the last name PAUL.** He died after 1855 in United States. Parents: Georg Paul REISING and Anna Maria LUTZ.


Erwin J. RISING was born in 1854 in Ohio. He died in 1932 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. He was buried in Mt. Hope Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.

Spouse: Katherine M. GEIGER. Erwin J. RISING and Katherine M. GEIGER were married on 1 Dec 1886 in Champaign Co., IL.


Francis Russell RISING was born on 21 Sep 1892 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. He died on 18 Jan 1954 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. He was buried in Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Parents: George Philip RISING and Lena Belle WRIGHT.

Spouse: Cicely Fay RODGERS. Francis Russell RISING and Cicely Fay RODGERS were married on 17 Aug 1917 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Children were: George Russell RISING.


Frank RISING was born in Jan 1858 in Ohio. He died on 2 Oct 1936 in Medina Co., OH. He was buried in Leitchfield BP, Medina Co., OH.
1880 Census Place: Grafton, Lorain, Ohio
Source: FHL Film 1255042 National Archives Film T9-1042 Page 494A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Frank RISING Self M M W 22 OHIO
Occ: Farmer Fa: GERMANY Mo: GERMANY
Rosa RISING Wife F M W 20 OHIO
Occ: Keeping House Fa: BADDEN Mo: BADDEN Parents: Michael REISING and Margaretha STENGER.

Spouse: Rosa GRABENSTAETTER. Frank RISING and Rosa GRABENSTAETTER were married on 20 Apr 1880 in Medina Co., OH. Children were: George H. RISING, Lorena E. RISING.


Frank RISING was born in 1872 in Ohio. Parents: Adam RISING and Emma M. ?.


Frederick Andrew RISING was born in 1870 in Illinois. He died in 1948. He was buried in Mt. Hope Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Lucinda A. PIPPEN.


George F. RISING Jr. was born on 6 Aug 1889 in Illinois. He died in May 1979 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Alice Brown WAUGH.


George Frederick RISING was born on 15 Dec 1845 in Hocking Co., OH. He died on 3 Mar 1920 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. He was buried in Mt. Hope Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL.
1880 Census Place: Hensley, Champaign, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254179 National Archives Film T9-0179 Page 141A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Geo. F. RISING Self M M W 33 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: GERMANY Mo: MD
Lucinda RISING Wife F M W 30 IN
Occ: Keeping House Fa: OH Mo: OH
Lillie RISING Dau F S W 12 IL
Occ: Going To School Fa: OH Mo: IN
Freddie A. RISING Sister F S W 9 IL
Fa: OH Mo: IN
Katie RISING Dau F S W 7 IL
Occ: At Home Fa: OH Mo: IN
Charlie RISING Son M S W 5 IL
Occ: At Home Fa: OH Mo: IN
Ellie RISING Dau F S W 2 IL
Occ: At Home Fa: OH Mo: IN
George MAIR Other M W 35 AUSTRALIA
Occ: Works On A Farm Fa: NOT KNOWN Mo: NOT KNOWN Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.

Spouse: Lucinda A. PIPPEN. George Frederick RISING and Lucinda A. PIPPEN were married in 1867. Children were: Lillie M. RISING, Frederick Andrew RISING, Sarah Catherine RISING, Charles F. RISING, Ellie R. RISING, Mary G. RISING.

Spouse: Alice Brown WAUGH. George Frederick RISING and Alice Brown WAUGH were married on 11 Jul 1883 in Champaign Co., IL. Children were: Helen A. RISING, George F. RISING Jr..


George H. RISING was born in Feb 1892 in Ohio. Parents: Frank RISING and Rosa GRABENSTAETTER.


George Leslie RISING was born on 12 Oct 1890 in Ohio. He died on 4 Apr 1891. He was buried in Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Parents: George Philip RISING and Lena Belle WRIGHT.


George Philip RISING was born on 25 Nov 1860 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. He died on 23 Jul 1944 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. He was buried in Forest Rose Cem., Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Parents: Philip RISING and Caroline Elizabeth TROTH.

Spouse: Lena Belle WRIGHT. George Philip RISING and Lena Belle WRIGHT were married on 9 Dec 1889 in London, England. Children were: George Leslie RISING, Francis Russell RISING.


George Russell RISING was born on 9 Jul 1918. He died on 21 Oct 1989. Parents: Francis Russell RISING and Cicely Fay RODGERS.


George Thomas RISING was born on 18 Nov 1872 in Putnam Co., IN. He died on 4 Feb 1944 in Brick Chapel, Putnam Co., IN. Parents: Michael RISING and Mary SCHMIDT.

Spouse: Amy Gertrude KNOLL. George Thomas RISING and Amy Gertrude KNOLL were married on 19 Apr 1919 in Owen Co., IN. Children were: Mary June RISING.


Godfrey "Fred" RISING was born on 23 Feb 1874 in Putnam Co., IN. He died on 12 Mar 1946 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN. He was buried in Brick Chapel Cem., Putnam Co., IN. Parents: Michael RISING and Mary SCHMIDT.

Spouse: Sophronia Lou HARBISON. Godfrey "Fred" RISING and Sophronia Lou HARBISON were married on 24 Dec 1904 in Putnam Co., IN.


Hattie Belle RISING was born on 1 Mar 1882 in Champaign Co., IL. Parents: John Sponcellar RISING and Jessie May MANTZ.


Helen A. RISING was born in 1888 in Illinois. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Alice Brown WAUGH.


Helena Catherine RISING was born in Dec 1877 in Illinois. She died on 18 Dec 1918 in Champaign Co., IL. Parents: Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH.


Henry J. RISING was born in Jun 1883 in Ohio. He died in 1961. He was buried in St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran, Medina Co., OH.
From the 1910 Miracode of Ohio:
Name: Henry J Rising
Birthplace: Ohio
State: OH
Age: 26
Color: W
Enumeration District: 0406
Visit: 0177
County: Cuyahoga, Cleveland
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents: Relation Name Color Age Birth Place
Wife Bertha 23 Ohio
Daughter Wilhemina NR Ohio

Parents: Conrad RISING and Caroline L. MELLERT.

Spouse: Bertha M. ?. Henry J. RISING and Bertha M. ? were married. Children were: Wilhelmina REISING.


John RISING was born on 12 Oct 1821 in Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He emigrated on 23 May 1838 from Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He immigrated on 27 Aug 1838 to Baltimore, MD. Arrived on board the Ship Alexander sailing from Bremen to Baltimore, August 27, 1838 with a ton of other Hörstein area immigrants. Destination given as Ohio. Exact places of origin are not given on this list. Ages of children are given in ranges. Ages of Adults are not given in ship list. **This family is listed with the last name PAUL.** He died on 16 Jan 1899 in Champaign Co., IL. He was buried in St. Mary's Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL.
From the 1860 Census of Champaign Co., IL, City of Champaign, Township 19 W Range 8 E, page 373, dwelling 662, family 634:
John Rising, 39, M, farmer, $4800, $900, Bavaria
Sarah, 35, F, MD
George, 15, M, Farm Laborer, OH, att school
John 12, M, OH, att school
Phillip, 10, M, OH, att school
Rudolph, 8, M, OH, att school
Erwin, 6, M, OH, att school
Alford, 4, M, OH
Ellen, 2, F, OH
Christin Leffley, 19, M, Farm Laborer, Bavaria


1880 Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254179 National Archives Film T9-0179 Page 20C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John S. RISING Self M M W 58 BAVARIA
Occ: Farmer Fa: BAVARIA Mo: BAVARIA
Sarah RISING Wife F M W 55 MD
Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: MD
Irving RISING Son M S W 26 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: BAVARIA Mo: MD
Alfred RISING Son M S W 24 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: BAVARIA Mo: MD
Ella RISING Dau F S W 22 OH
Fa: BAVARIA Mo: MD
Ida RISING Dau F S W 15 IL
Fa: BAVARIA Mo: MD
Geo. BOGNER Other M S W 19 IN
Occ: Farmer Fa: IN Mo: IN Parents: Georg Paul REISING and Anna Maria LUTZ.

Spouse: Sarah SPONCELLAR. John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR were married on 3 Mar 1845 in Hocking Co., OH. Children were: George Frederick RISING, John Sponcellar RISING, Philip RISING, Rudolph RISING, Erwin J. RISING, Alfred P. RISING, Sarah Ellen RISING, Mary Ida RISING.


John O. RISING was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. He died on 30 Dec 1969 in Danville, IL. Parents: Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH.


John Sponcellar RISING was born on 27 Aug 1847 in Ohio. He died on 3 Feb 1928 in Jackson, Clinton Co., IN. He was buried in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN.
1880 Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254179 National Archives Film T9-0179 Page 20C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John RISING Self M M W 32 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: BAVARIA Mo: MD
Jessie M. RISING Wife F M W 22 IL
Occ: Keeping House Fa: GER Mo: GER
Louis RISING Son M S W 8 IL
Fa: OH Mo: VA Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.

Spouse: Mary SHAW. John Sponcellar RISING and Mary SHAW were married. Children were: Louis John RISING.

Spouse: Jessie May MANTZ. John Sponcellar RISING and Jessie May MANTZ were married on 20 Aug 1879 in Champaign Co., IL. Children were: Winifred RISING, Hattie Belle RISING, Ernest Rudolph RISING.


Johnathan RISING was born on 8 Jun 1830 in Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He emigrated on 23 May 1838 from Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He immigrated on 27 Aug 1838 to Baltimore, MD. Arrived on board the Ship Alexander sailing from Bremen to Baltimore, August 27, 1838 with a ton of other Hörstein area immigrants. Destination given as Ohio. Exact places of origin are not given on this list. Ages of children are given in ranges. Ages of Adults are not given in ship list. **This family is listed with the last name PAUL.** He died about 1852 in United States. Died in route to California via Panama Parents: Georg Paul REISING and Anna Maria LUTZ.


Karl S. RISING was born in Aug 1884 in Ohio. Parents: Rudolph RISING and Rose STURGEON.


Lee William RISING was born on 1 Mar 1889 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. He died in Apr 1969 in Elizabethtown, NJ. Parents: Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH.


Lillie M. RISING was born in 1868 in Illinois. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Lucinda A. PIPPEN.


Lorena E. RISING was born in Oct 1894 in Ohio. Parents: Frank RISING and Rosa GRABENSTAETTER.


Louis John RISING was born in 1872 in Illinois. Parents: John Sponcellar RISING and Mary SHAW.


Maggie RISING was born in May 1867. She died on 18 Aug 1868. She was buried in Leitchfield BP, Medina Co., OH. Parents: Adam RISING and Emma M. ?.


Mary Ellen RISING was born on 10 Dec 1849 in Ohio. She died on 19 Oct 1919. Parents: Philip RISING and Susan STARLING.

Spouse: William L. MARTIN. William L. MARTIN and Mary Ellen RISING were married on 9 Nov 1869.


Mary G. RISING was born on 3 May 1882 in Champaign Co., IL. She died in 1882. She was buried in St. Mary's Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Lucinda A. PIPPEN.


Mary Ida RISING was born on 2 Jan 1866 in Illinois. She died on 14 Feb 1940. She was buried in St. Mary's Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.


Mary Ida RISING was born in Jun 1879 in Illinois. She died in 1932 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. Parents: Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH.


Mary June RISING was born on 17 Feb 1922 in Putnam Co., IN. She died on 18 Aug 1958. Parents: George Thomas RISING and Amy Gertrude KNOLL.

Spouse: Living. Albert SOLOMAN and Mary June RISING were married.


Photo Michael RISING was born on 29 Sep 1841 in Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He immigrated on 16 Aug 1846 to Baltimore, MD. Arrived in Baltimore on board the ship Isaac Newton from Bremen on 16 August 1846, along with a ton of other Hörstein immigrants. No places of origin are given for anybody on this ship. He was described as 5'8", light complexion, light hair, blue eyes on 29 Jul 1863 in Palmyra, Harrison Co., IN. From the Regimental Descriptive Book of Company F, 117th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was described as 5'11", light complexion, light hair, light eyes on 26 Oct 1863 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. From the Muster and Descriptive Roll of detachment, deserters, stragglers and other soldiers to whom transportation has been furnished to specific points by the Military Commander stationed at Indianapolis, IN. He was described as 5'8", light complexion, light hair, black eyes on 23 Feb 1864 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. From discharge papers from Company F, 117th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was described as 5'9", dark complexion, brown hair, dark eyes on 2 Dec 1865 in Marietta, GA. From discharge papers, Company E, 29th Indiana Veteran Infantry He died on 18 Oct 1930 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN. He died on 18 Oct 1930 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN. He was buried on 20 Oct 1930 in Brick Chapel Cem., Putnam Co., IN. He was buried in Brick Chapel, Putnam Co., IN.
He served in Company F of the 117th Regiment Indiana Infantry as a Private during the Civil War. He enlisted July 29, 1863 at Palmyra, IN and mustered in August 12, 1863 in Indianapolis. He was described at enlistment as being 20 years of age, 5 feet, 8 inches, Light complexion, Blue eyes, Light Hair, born in Palmyra, Indiana and a farmer. He was absent sick on September 17, 1863 at Indianapolis. He was listed on another descriptive rollfor his transportation from Indianapolis to Cincinnatti, Ohio on October 26, 1863 as being 22 years of age, 5 feet, 11 inches, Light complexion, Blue eyes, Light Hair, born in Floyd Co., Indiana and a farmer. He was mustered out February 25, 1864. According to his discharge papers he was described as being 20 years of age, 5 feet, 8 inches, Light complexion, Black eyes, Light Hair, born in Palmyra, Indiana and a farmer.

Here is a Regimental history of this Regiment from http://civilwarindiana.com/reg_history_inf1.html:
117th REGIMENT INFANTRY.

Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., and mustered in for 6 months' service September 17, 1863. Left State for Nicholasville, Ky., September 17. Attached to Mahan's 1st Brigade. Willcox's Left Wing Forces, Dept. of the Ohio, to December, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 23rd Army Corps, to January, 1864. District of the Clinch, Dept. of the Ohio, to February, 1864.

SERVICE.--March from Nicholasville, Ky., to Cumberland Gap September 24-October 3, 1863; thence to Morristown October 6-8. Action at Blue Springs October 10. March to Greenville and duty there till November 6. Moved to Bean's Station November 6. Action at Clinch Mountain Gap November 14. Duty at Tazewell, Maynardsville and Cumberland Gap till February, 1864. Action at Tazewell January 24, 1864. Mustered out February 23-27, 1864.

Regiment lost during service 95 Enlisted men by disease. Total 95.


After that he served in Company E of the 29th Indiana Veteran Infantry Volunteers Regiment. He was enrolled on 27 February 1864 and was discharged from the United States army on the 2nd of December 1865 at Marietta, Georgia. According to his discharge papers he was described as being 18 years of age, 5 feet, 9 inches, Dark complexion, Dark eyes, Brown Hair, born in Barne Co, Indiana and a farmer.

Here is a Regimental history of this Regiment from http://civilwarindiana.com/reg_history_inf0.html:
29th REGIMENT INFANTRY.

Organized at Laporte, Ind., and mustered in August 27, 1861. Ordered to Kentucky and Joined General Rousseau at Camp Nevin October 9, 1861. Attached to Wood's Brigade, McCook's Command at Nolin, Ky., to November, 1861. 5th Brigade, Army of the Ohio, to December, 1861. 5th Brigade, 2nd Division, Army of the Ohio, to September, 1862. 5th Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Corps, Army of the Ohio, to November, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Right Wing 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 20th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to April, 1864. 1st Separate Brigade, Garrison at Chattanooga, Tenn., Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Separate Division, District of the Etowah, Dept. of the Cumberland, to May, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Separate Division, District of the Etowah, Dept. of the Cumberland, and Dept. of Georgia, to December, 1865.

SERVICE.--Camp at Nolin River, Ky., till December, 1861, and at Munfordsville, Ky., till February, 1862. March to Bowling Green, Ky., thence to Nashville, Tenn., February 14-March 3, and to Savannah, Tenn.. March 16-April 6. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Near Corinth May 9. Pursuit to Booneville May 31-June 6. Buell's Campaign in Northern Alabama and Middle Tennessee June to August. Gallatin August 13. March to Louisville, Ky., in pursuit of Bragg, August 21-September 26. Pursuit of Bragg into Kentucky October 1-15. Near Clay Village October 4. Dog Walk October 9. March to Nashville, Tenn., October 16-November 7. Reconnoissance to Lavergne November 26-27. Lavergne, Scrougesville November 27. Duty at Nashville till December 26. Advance on Murfreesboro December 26-30. Battle of Stone's River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863. Duty at Murfreesboro till June. Action at Triune June 11. Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7. Liberty Gap June 24-27. Occupation of Middle Tennessee till August 16. Passage of the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16.September 22. Battle of Chickamauga September 19-20. Reopening Tennessee River October 26-29. Duty at Bridgeport, Ala., till January, 1864. Garrison duty at Chattanooga till May, 1865. Action at Dalton, Ga., August 14-15, 1864. Garrison duty at Marietta and Dalton, Ga., till December. Mustered out December 2, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 56 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 240 Enlisted men by disease. Total 304


From the 1870 Census of Floyd Co., IN, page 179, dwelling 142, family 141:
Michael Reising, age 26, farmer, $190 personal estate, born in Bavaria, both parents foreign born
Mary, age 21,keep house, born in Indiana


1880 Census Place: Monroe, Putnam, Indiana
Source: FHL Film 1254306 National Archives Film T9-0306 Page 398B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Mike REISING Self M M W 37 WERTEMBERG
Occ: Farmer Fa: WERTEMBERG Mo: WERTEMBERG
Mary REISING Wife F M W 30 IN
Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: VA
Adam REISING Son M S W 9 IN
Fa: WERTEMBERG Mo: IN
George REISING Son M S W 7 IN
Fa: WERTEMBERG Mo: IN
Godfrey REISING Son M S W 5 ---
Fa: IN Mo: WERTEMBERG Parents: Adam REISING and Eva BRAUN.

Spouse: Mary SCHMIDT. Michael RISING and Mary SCHMIDT were married on 14 Apr 1869 in Floyd Co., IN. Children were: Adam RISING, George Thomas RISING, Godfrey "Fred" RISING.

Spouse: Mary Minton COFFMAN. Michael RISING and Mary Minton COFFMAN were married on 14 Nov 1893 in Floyd Co., IN.


Ozell RISING was born in Mar 1882 in Ohio. She died in 1921. She was buried in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Parents: Rudolph RISING and Rose STURGEON.


Paul Thomas RISING was born on 2 May 1908 in Brick Chapel, Putnam Co., IN. He died on 9 Sep 1992 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN. He was buried on 11 Sep 1992 in Brick Chapel Cem., Putnam Co., IN. Parents: Adam RISING and Dora HEADY.

Spouse: Helen LEE. Paul Thomas RISING and Helen LEE were married on 24 Jun 1931 in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN.


Philip RISING was born on 8 Aug 1824 in Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He emigrated on 23 May 1838 from Hörstein, Unterfranken, Bavaria. He immigrated on 27 Aug 1838 to Baltimore, MD. Arrived on board the Ship Alexander sailing from Bremen to Baltimore, August 27, 1838 with a ton of other Hörstein area immigrants. Destination given as Ohio. Exact places of origin are not given on this list. Ages of children are given in ranges. Ages of Adults are not given in ship list. **This family is listed with the last name PAUL.** He died on 29 Mar 1909 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Living in America about 1839?

1880 Census Place: 2nd Ward, Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio
Source: FHL Film 1255015 National Archives Film T9-1015 Page 331A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Philip RISING Self M M W 53 BAVARIA
Occ: Retired Merchant Fa: BAVARIA Mo: BAVARIA
Caroline RISING Wife F M W 46 OH
Fa: NJ Mo: OH
Ida RISING Dau F S W 21 OH
Fa: BAVARIA Mo: OH
George RISING Son M S W 19 OH
Occ: Clerk In Store Fa: BAVARIA Mo: OH
Lucretia FROTH MotherL F W W 74 OH
Fa: ENGLAND Mo: KY
Harrison BURTON Other M S W 19 OH
Occ: Domestic Servant Fa: --- Mo: ---
Mary HEIMBERGER Other F S W 27 OH
Occ: Domestic Servant Fa: GERMANY Mo: GERMANY
Caroline HEIMBERGER Other F S W 21 OH
Occ: Domestic Servant Fa: GERMANY Mo: GERMANY
Rudolph RISING Nephew M S W 28 OH
Fa: BAVARIA Mo: OH Parents: Georg Paul REISING and Anna Maria LUTZ.

Spouse: Susan STARLING. Philip RISING and Susan STARLING were married on 26 Sep 1848 in Pickaway Co., OH. Children were: Mary Ellen RISING, William S. RISING, Charles M. RISING.

Spouse: Caroline Elizabeth TROTH. Philip RISING and Caroline Elizabeth TROTH were married on 11 May 1858. Children were: Emma Idella RISING, George Philip RISING.


Photo Philip RISING was born on 5 Oct 1849 in Hocking Co., OH. He died on 28 Oct 1917 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. He was buried on 1 Nov 1917 in Roselawn Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL.
1880 Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254179 National Archives Film T9-0179 Page 20C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Phillip RISING Self M M W 30 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Sallie A. RISING Wife F M W 28 OH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Robt. E. RISING Son M S W 4 IL
Fa: OH Mo: OH
Hellena C. RISING Dau F S W 3 IL
Fa: OH Mo: OH
Mary A. RISING Dau F S W 1 IL
Fa: OH Mo: OH
Jonathan SMITH Other M S W 28 OH
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: UNKNOWN Mo: UNKNOWN
Wm. EDGAR Other M S W 22 IL
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: UNKNOWN Mo: UNKNOWN Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.

Spouse: Sarah Ann SMITH. Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH were married on 7 Apr 1874 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Children were: Robert Edgar RISING, Helena Catherine RISING, Mary Ida RISING, Benjamin C. RISING, Philip H. RISING, Lee William RISING, John O. RISING.


Philip H. RISING was born on 4 Apr 1884 in Illinois. He died on 3 Feb 1961 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH.


Robert Edgar RISING was born on 28 Sep 1875 in Champaign Co., IL. He died on 11 Jul 1940 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. He was buried on 15 Jul 1940 in Roselawn Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: Philip RISING and Sarah Ann SMITH.


Rosa RISING was born in 1875 in Ohio. Parents: Adam RISING and Emma M. ?.


Roy C. RISING was born on 29 Oct 1892 in Ohio. He died in Aug 1984 in Wellington, OH. Parents: Conrad RISING and Caroline L. MELLERT.


Rudolph RISING was born in Oct 1851 in Ohio. He died on 6 Jan 1935 in Fairfield Co., OH. Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.

Spouse: Rose STURGEON. Rudolph RISING and Rose STURGEON were married on 21 Dec 1881 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH. Children were: Ozell RISING, Karl S. RISING.


Sarah Catherine RISING was born in 1873 in Illinois. She died on 12 Jul 1920 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. She was buried in Mt. Hope Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: George Frederick RISING and Lucinda A. PIPPEN.


Sarah Ellen RISING was born on 29 Dec 1858 in Ohio. She died on 22 Feb 1939. She was buried in St. Mary's Cem., Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. Parents: John RISING and Sarah SPONCELLAR.

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