Married Emeline Lantz. Kelly Parks says that he came to Penna. about 1830. From Kelly Parks- He married Emeline Lantz , daughter of Peter Lantz and Judith Van Ness. She was born in Franklin Township, Bradford Co, Penn 7 July, 1821, married James Roof 17 Jan 1843 and died 19 Feb. 1888. She died at Franklin, Bradford Co. Penna. and is buried at the Franklin Cemetery. They had 5 children, Judy Roof - Birth unknown, Deali Roof - birth date unknown, Joseph L. Roof - 11 Feb 1841, Mary Roof - 7 Dec. 1843, Orris Roof - 1845.