John Rodeheaver, a saddler, came from Woodstock, VA around 1808. The Monongalia County transcribed deed books show an 1807 deed (acknowledged in court in 1808) with a transfer from the heirs of Thomas Chipps to John Rodeheffer of Shenandoah County. The property was 191 acres on Crab Orchard run. Similarly the Shenandoah County transcribed deed books have two deeds dated 12 April 1809 where John Rodeheffer and Magdeline his wife of Monongalia County sold lots in Woodstock. Clearly then Jon moved from Shenandoah to Crab Orchard, Monongalia County (now Preston County) around 1808.and bought land from Thomas Chipps where his son Col John Rodeheaver, now lives. 1806 John Rodeheffer and Magdeline his wife were sellers of property in Woodstock on 3 occasions. 6 October, 11 March, 10 March. The property sold on 6 October had previously been transferred in 1804 (deed recorded on 10 Sep) by John Woods and wife to "John Rodeheifer (saddler)". In a deed dated 30 July, 1800 John Rodeheffer jr. and Polly his wife sold a lot in Woodstock. When that property was subsequently sold it is noted it was previously transferred by "John Rodehefer (saddler) and Polly his wife. John Rodeheifer & Polly Yeacle (Yeakly) were married by license on 29 November, 1796. Christian Yeacle, Polly's brother gave permission for the marriage. John was justice of the peace, commissioner of revenue and reached the sheriff. He started a tannery in 1829.