Married to Elizabeth (James) Roadruck in 1823. Father of Mary, Lewis J., Susannah, Luvina, Minerva A., and Emily (Roadruck) Lane.

Married to Catherine (Stoner) Roadruck on May 20, 1841. Father of Benjamin Franklin, Martha E., Daniel Wesley, George Taylor, Cynthia Iva, and Maryetta A. Roadruck.

NOTE*: Benjamin's obituary has several incorrect dates. Discrepancies are marked with an asterisk.

OBITUARY:

Benjamin Roadruck, one of the oldest settlers of Newton County, died at Morocco, Indiana, April 24th, 1877, aged 75 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, April 28th 1801. In 1807 his parents removed to Coshocton County, Ohio. In 1823 he was married to Elizabeth James. They settled in Warren County, Indiana, in 1829 being among the earliest inhabitants. His first wife died April 14th, 1840, being the mother of seven children, four of whom are yet living. On May 3rd*, 1843*, he was married to Catharine Stoner who survives him, and is the mother of six children. In a short time he moved to Newton County, and in 1867 he with his wife and younger children sought a home in the wilds of Minnesota on the Homestead plan, remaining there until 1875, when he returned to his old home in this County. While there he encountered many dangers of the Indians and other things incident to pioneer life. It seemed to be his chief delight to rehearse the dangers and hair-breadth escapes of his eight or nine year's frontier life. Many a time was it necessary that he should watch all night long with rifle in hand to protect himself and family from the invasion of the Red Man. It was necessary at one time for him to treat with the Indians in the shape of $60 worth of furs and other things, to save their lives, because of the killing of an Indian's dog, it being mistaken for a wolf. Many other hardships did he pass through, until tired of wild life and diseased he concluded to remove to his old home.
When quite young he joined the M. E. Church and ever remained a faithful and consistent member. His disease (dropsy of the heart, contracted while in Minnesota) was painful in the extreme, and during the last two months of his life he was confined to the house the entire time. Of "Father Roadruck" it can be truly said, "Servant of God well done," his life to every one being an example of piety and Christian love. He will long be remembered and his lessons of patience and submission, as he was "only waiting", will not be lost on his young friends as they think of him when singing the songs he so much loved to hear. We doubt not but he is hearing the music he often wished for.

"Finished thy work, then go in peace;
Life's battle fought and won,
Hear from the throne the Master's voice,
Well done, Well done."

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