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View Tree for Henry L. RizorHenry L. Rizor (b. 24 Feb 1790, d. 16 Feb 1881)

Henry L. Rizor (son of Jacob Rizor and Elizabeth Lefler) was born 24 Feb 1790 in Dutch Fork Creek. Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, and died 16 Feb 1881 in Donegal, Washington County Pennsylvania. He married (1) Barbara Bohier on 14 Jan 1812. He married (2) Rachel Nixon on Bet. 1832 - 1860.

 Includes NotesNotes for Henry L. Rizor:
History of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Donegal Twp. (pp 742-764)

At Dutch Fork there resdies an old man, Henry rizor by name, who it was said could possibly relate something about the Indian ravages in the county. Thither the writer bent his steps, and had the pleasure of meeting a white haired old man, whose health was quite vigorous until within a year since. He was born at dutch for Feb. 29,1 790, and if he lives until next February he will be ninety-one years old. A year ago he was knocked down and run over by a buggy. He was ruptured and has since been unable to perform work or go far away from the house. He distinctly recalled the incidents connected with Abraham Ric's block-house, and says at one time two hundred Indians appeared at the fort. Until within a year ago Mr. Rizor rode to Claysville, distance twelve miles, on horseback every Saturday evening and got on and off the beast without assistance. Up to that time he was also in the habit of walking to Acheson post office for his mail. The distance is two miles. "If the sun shines", said Mr. Rizor, "I can see to read without spectacles. Until I was hurt I could chop and haul wood with any of them. I could make 75 rails a day, a full day's work." Mr. Rizor has been married twice, and lives in the old style log cabin, with the veritable latch-string on the outside of the door.


More About Henry L. Rizor and Barbara Bohier:
Marriage: 14 Jan 1812

More About Henry L. Rizor and Rachel Nixon:
Marriage: Bet. 1832 - 1860

Children of Henry L. Rizor and Barbara Bohier are:
  1. Catherine Rizor, b. Abt. 1811, d. 10 Jan 1905.
  2. Jacob Rizor, b. Abt. 1811, Ohio, d. Bet. 1817 - 1919.
  3. Elizabeth Rizor, b. Abt. 1812, d. Bet. 1813 - 1906.
  4. Martha Rizor, b. 1825, Washington County, Pennsylvania, d. 02 Jul 1899.
  5. Henry E. Rizor, b. Nov 1825, Donegal, Washington County Pennsylvania, d. 17 Mar 1894, Donegal, Washington County Pennsylvania.
  6. George Rizor, b. Oct 1829, Pennsylvania, d. Bet. 1873 - 1921.
  7. Ruth J. Rizor, b. Abt. 1831, Pennsylvania, d. Bet. 1832 - 1925.

Children of Henry L. Rizor and Rachel Nixon are:
  1. David W. Rizor, b. 1831, 31 Jan, 1918, d. date unknown.
  2. Isabelle Mary Rizor, b. 21 Jun 1834, d. 06 Oct 1941, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  3. John M. Rizor, b. Jul 1851, d. 22 Aug 1930, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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