Michael Rader

Male12 June 1798–28 May 1873

Brief Life History of Michael

When Michael Rader was born on 12 June 1798, in Greene, Tennessee, United States, his father, Peter Rader, was 37 and his mother, Elizabeth Froschauer, was 33. He married Catherine Shelley on 28 August 1819, in Wayne, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Eden Township, Decatur, Iowa, United States in 1860 and Gilroy Judicial Township, Santa Clara, California, United States in 1870. He died on 28 May 1873, in Hollister, San Benito, California, United States, at the age of 74.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Michael? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Michael Rader
1798–1873
Catherine Shelley
1803–1879
Marriage: 28 August 1819
John Rader
1820–1871
Elizabeth Rader
1822–1893
Isaiah Peter Rader
1825–1879
Dr Isaac Rader
1829–1901
Andrew Jackson Rader
1829–1901
Martha J Rader
1832–1907
Mary Ann Rader
1834–1913
William Benson Rader
1837–1873
Michael M. Rader
1839–1887
David Hanson Rader
1843–1921

Sources (13)

  • Michael Rader, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Michael Rader, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"
  • Micheal Rader, "United States Census, 1850"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    28 August 1819Wayne, Indiana, United States
  • Children (10)

    +5 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (12)

    +7 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

    Age 2

    While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

    1803

    Age 5

    France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

    1819 · Panic! of 1819

    Age 21

    With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

    Name Meaning

    German (also Räder): occupational name for a wheelwright, from an agent derivative of Middle High German rat ‘wheel’.

    German (Räder): metonymic occupational name for a flour sifter or mill hand, from Middle High German reder ‘sieve’.

    German: occasionally an occupational name from Middle Low German rader ‘adviser’.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.