Biography:John P. Raub:1861  - from Biograpical Annals, 

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Biograpical Annals of Lancaster County, Beers Inc. 1903
(this bio contains an error in at least one date,it is typed the way it 
appears in the book, but J. Miller Raub could not be born in 1854 if his 
mother died 1853, next child listed as born 1828 maybe his birth year would 
be 1824. Also list as a child of John H Raub is Gaylord this should be Galen)

JOHN P. M. RAUB,  A retired hotel man of Quarryville, Lancaster county, was 
born in Drumore township, Dec 8, 1861. He was reared on his father's farm and 
received a common school education, in 1885 he began business for himself, 
engaging in the butcher's trade, which he followed for about two years, 
leaving it to enter into the livery business; this he continued for nearly 
three years. In 1890, he was married to Miss Melissa Swisher, daughter of 
Patrick and Susan Swisher, prominent people of Eden township. Mrs. Raub was 
born in 1871, and grew to womanhood on her parents homestead, gaining her 
education in the common schools of the district. After their marriage, Mr. 
Raub settled on a rented farm where he lived one year, then he sold out his 
stock and purchased the "Railroad Hotel in Quarryville borough, which he 
successfully conducted for six years. He then sold out to William Armstrong, 
and bought the "Washington Hotel" in the same borough, which he completely 
remodeled into one of the best hotels in the neighborhood. He continued in 
the "Washington Hotel" until 1901, when he sold the place to William 
Armstrong, the same man who bought the "Railroad Hotel" from him at an 
earlier period. Mr. Raub since his retirement from the "Washington Hotel" has 
not been actively engaged in the business, in which, during his earlier 
career, he was so very successful. He has been able to accumulate 
considerable wealth, which speaks volumes for his judgement and sagacity, as 
he started in life with small means. no children have been born to Mr. and 
Mrs. Raub.
     In politics Mr. Raub has always been identified with the Old line 
Democracy and has been a member of the borough council for four years. He was 
reared in the Presbyterian faith. Although yet a young man he has for the 
last eighteen years been well favorably known; landlords of this portion of 
Pennsylvania, and every one who has the pleasure of his acquaintance, speak 
in terms of the highest praise of him. His name will be a lifelong memory to 
many who have partaken of feast at his hospitable board. Mrs. Raub also will 
be kindly remembered for her courtesy and affable manner by the local as well 
as by the traveling public.
     J.M.P. Raub is the eldest son of Dr. Henry E. Raub, a leading physician 
of Quarryville. who was born in Martinsville, Pa Oct 31, 1830. His parents 
were John and Mary (Miller) Raub.
     John Raub was born in Soudersburg, Lancaster county in July 1800, son of 
Jacob Raub, who was born in Switzerland, emigrated thence to this county, and 
after the war of 1812, settled in Lancaster county, where he raised a family 
of nine children. who afterwards settled in different parts of the state. 
John Raub married Miss Mary Miller in 1823, and located in Martinstown, where 
he followed the trade of tailor for some time, afterwards engaging in the 
Mercantile pursuits, which occupied his attention until a few years prior to 
his death. in 1865. His wife was born in 1800 and died in the family home at 
Martinsville, in 1853. The couple reared a family of five sons (1) J. Miller, 
who was born in 1854, engaged for many years in the lumber trade on the 
Schuylkill river, and then , moving to Michigan, followed the same business, 
dying at Big Rapids, Mich., a few years ago. His widow and three children are 
still residing in Michigan. (2) Dr. John H. was born in Lancaster county, in 
March 1828 and after admission to practice, settled in Quarryville, where he 
continued living until 1856, when he moved to Providence, and practiced there 
until his death in 1867. He is survived by two children - Gaylord, of 
Quarryville and Lilly S. wife of William Herr, of New Bloomfield, Iowa. (3) 
S.W. was born in 1832, is now a merchant tailor of Lancaster city, and has a 
family of five children. (4) Prof. A.M. was born in March 1840. He recieved a 
classical education at various institutions, and was elected superintendent 
of the Ashland schools, and served in that capacity for some time, afterward 
filling a similar position in the Kutztown school for a number of years. He 
was then appointed principal of the Lockhaven normal school, in which 
position he served until elected county superintendent of education in 
Clinton county, Pa, which position he held until 1891, when he was elected 
president of the Delaware college, at Newark. He still resides in that place, 
but resigned his position some time ago, and is living a retired life. 
Considerable of his time, however, is given to literary work, in educational 
lines, he has a wife and six children, two of his sons holding prominent 
positions in educational work in Boston and Philadelphia. (5) Dr. Henry E. 
grew to manhood in Lancaster county After teaching school and clerking in his 
fathers store for a time, he in 1854, took up the study of medicine. In 1856 
he was graduated from Pennsylvania Medical College, and then began practice 
in Drumore township, afterward coming to Quarryville, where he has resided 
and followed his profession for the past thirty years. From time to time, he 
purchased real estate in Quarryville borough and other localities, and owns 
several well cultivated farms in the vicinity of his home. In 1861 he married 
Catherine, daughter of Patterson and Amelia Mordewell, of Columbia Lancaster 
County, Mrs. Raub was born in Selins Grove, Pa in 1832, and is the mother of 
three children - J.M.P., already referred to in this sketch; Harry M. Born 
1864, unmarried, and acting as superintendent of his father's farms; and Dr. 
R.V.S., who was born in 1872, and educated in Millersville schools, where he 
took a special course in languages. He afterward graduated at Jefferson 
Medical College, in Philadelphia, and is now practicing in Chester county. He 
married Miss Lizzie Groff, of Quarryville borough, and to their union on son, 
Henry E. has been born.
     In politics Dr. Henry E. Raub is a Jacksonian Democrat. He has held the 
office of school director in the borough for many years, was the first 
burgess of the borough, and filled that position with marked ability. The 
Doctor was brought up in the Lutheran Faith, while his wife is a member of 
the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of Washington Lodge of Masons, No 156 
and has for many years been a member of the Odd Fellows.