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The James Rodgers Family
James Rodgers-Rogers
b. bef. 1745
d. between Jul 1794 and Feb 1795, Greene Co, NC
Father: possibly James Rodgers
Mother: possibly Ann
m. 21 May 1766,
Augusta Co, VA
Margaret NN
b.Â
d. aft. 29 Jan 1811, Greene Co, TN
Father: unknown
Mother: unknown
Children:
James Rodgers (m. Elly Hays)
b. abt 1767-1769
m. 20 Dec 1790, Greene Co, TN
d. aft. 7 Aug 1826, Copiah Co, MSJoseph Rodgers (m. Elizabeth Donaldson)
b. abt 1767-1769
m. 30 Dec 1790, Greene Co, TN
d. 6 Jun 1833, Concord, Knox Co, TNThomas Rodgers (m. Mary Donaldson)
b. abt 1770
m. 15 Jan 1797, Jefferson Co, TN
d. 16 Oct 1852, Jefferson Co, TNSamuel Rodgers (m. Susannah Ross)
b. abt 1775-1781
m. 2 Aug 1800, Greene Co, TN
d. unknownMargaret "Peggy" Rodgers (m. Joseph Campbell)
b. abt 1781, Greene Co, TN
m. 23 Jan 1811, Greene Co, TN
d. 8 Nov 1866, Van Buren Twp, Shelby Co, INJohn Rodgers (m. Jane Ross)
b. bef. 1782
m. 31 Dec 1802, Greene Co, TN
d. 23 Jan 1832, Washington Co, TNSarah Rodgers (m. William Kelly)
b. bef. 1784
m. 4 Jan 1800, Greene Co, TNJane-Jean Rodgers
Jane, or Jean, was disabled and described as "an idiot" in court records.
She never married; her sister Sarah (Rodgers) Kelly provided for her.
Known Localities:
Augusta County, Virginia (1765-1772)
Botetourt County, Virginia (1771)
Fincastle County, Virginia (1774)
Washington County, Tennessee (1778-1784)
Greene County, Tennessee (1791-1811)
Chronological Timeline:
On 24 May 1765 in Augusta County, Virginia, the court decided on the chancery case of John Neelley Plaintiff against John Mills, James Rodgers and James Patterson executors of Erwin Patterson deceased Defendants.
"This cause was this day heard on the bill and answer of the defendant John Mills on consideration of which it is ordered and decreed that the injunction obtained by the plaintiff to set aside a judgement obtained by the testator Erwin Patterson in his lifetime against him be desolved and that the plaintiff pay unto the defendants their costs by them about their defence in this behalf expended defts cost tobacco 30/"
NOTE: This was about one year before James Rodgers was married to Margaret.
Where is the documentation showing James Rodgers became, or was named, executor of Erwin Patterson deceased?
[Does this reflect Thomas Rodgers, rather than James Rodgers?]
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8QQJ-L
On 21 May 1766 in Augusta County, Virginia, James Rodgers received a marriage license.
NOTE: At the time, in Augusta County, many of the marriage licenses issued were only in the name of the groom. We know James Rodgers' wife was Margaret, but her surname is currently unknown.
SOURCE: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/augusta/court/2court31.txt
On 4 May 1767 in Augusta County, Virginia, James Rodgers paid taxes on 925 1/4 pounds of tobacco which was weighed by constable Robert Rodgers.
On 21 May 1767 in Augusta County, Virginia, "James Rodgers produced a certificate for 923 pounds of winter rotted hemp and having made oath thereto according to law it is therefore ordered to be certified to his Excellency the Governor.
NOTE: It's unclear whether James Rodgers is related to the constable Robert Rodgers.
SOURCE: Augusta Historical Bulletin, Augusta County Historical Society; Volume 8, Number 2, Page 51
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8Q6Y-9
On 24 May 1768 in Augusta County, Virginia, the court agreed the petition of William McCutcheon against James Rodgers was to be dismissed.
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On 23 Aug 1768 in Augusta County, Virginia, on petition of James Rodgers plaintiff against Thomas Bratton defendant, the court issued an alias summons.
On 22 Nov 1768 in Augusta County, Virginia, on petition of James Rodgers plaintiff against Thomas Bratton defendant, the court issued a pluries summons.
On 27 Mar 1769 in Augusta County, Virginia, the court found for the plaintiff in the case of James Rodgers plaintiff against Thomas Bratton defendant. "The defendant summoned and not appearing the Plaintiff by his oath proved his account against him for two pounds nine shilling and six pence judgement is therefore granted the Plaintiff against the said defendant for the same together with cost and the defendant in mercy. Cost 143 pounds tobacco 15/"
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On 20 Mar 1770 in Augusta County, Virginia, George Martin leased 100 acres to James Rodgers for 5 shillings current Virginia money. The land was described as being in Augusta County "on the North West Side of the South River of Shanando; beginning at a pine on the river bank below Christian Clemons land and running thence down the several courses of the river 140 poles to a hickory on the river, thence North West 176 poles to two pines, South West 120 poles to a pine, South 50 East 138 poles to a white oak sapling, South 75 East 138 poles to the beginning." The term of the lease was for one year. The witnesses to this lease were Jno. McCreery and Alexander Campbell. George Martin gave oath proving the lease in court on the same day.
On the same day and place, George & wife Mary Martin sold the same 100 acres of land to James Rodgers for 50 pounds current Virginia money. This deed cited the previous lease term of one year. The witnesses to this release were John Rodgers, Alexander Campbell and James Rodgers. George & wife Mary Martin gave oaths proving the release in court on the same day.
NOTE: Is this John Rodgers a brother to James Rodgers?
SOURCE: Augusta County, Virginia deed volume 16, page 240-243;
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Z-N7S3
On 28 Mar 1770 in Augusta County, Virginia, the court ordered the case between James Rogers plaintiff against George Martin defendant be agreed upon. There was also another case on the same day between Sampson & George Mathews plaintiffs against George Martin defendant for a common order.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8SCB-J
On 21 Mar 1771 in Augusta County, Virginia, James Rogers served on the jury for two cases:
John Buchanan plaintiff against Martha McPheeters defendant
Thomas King plaintiff against James Anderson defendant
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8SCR-W
On 28 May 1771 in Augusta County, Virginia, the court allowed a debt case for James Rogers plaintiff against John Cawley defendant.
On the same day and place, the court ordered the petition of James Rogers against William Bowyer be continued at the cost of the plaintiff.
NOTE: On the same day and place, there was a debt case for Margaret Brown executrix plaintiff against the above-mentioned John Cawley defendant.
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On 2 Aug 1771 in Augusta County, Virginia, James Rogers served on the jury for two cases:
Felix Gilbert plaintiff against Thomas Lewis defendant
John Stuart plaintiff against George Matthews defendant
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8SCK-N
On 17 Aug 1771 in Botetourt County, Virginia, regarding the debt case of Anthony Bledsoe plaintiff against William and James Rogers, no further information was given.
On the same day and place, the debt case of William Donald Junr. & Co plaintiffs against James Rogers defendants was discontinued.
NOTE: Who is William Rogers?
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-HSJB-R
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On 11 Oct 1771 in Botetourt County, Virginia, regarding the case of Nathaniel Wilshiere plaintiff against James Rogers defendant, there was an "attachment."
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On 28 Nov 1771 in Augusta County, Virginia, the court ordered the case between Charles Tees plaintiff against James Rogers defendant be agreed upon.
On the same day and place, the court continued a debt case for James Rogers plaintiff against John Cawley defendant.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8SCG-Z
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On 17 Mar 1772 in Augusta County, Virginia, James & wife Margaret Rodgers leased the same 100 acres of land to John Davidson for 6 shillings current Virginia money. The land was described as the same property that was purchased on 20 Mar 1770 from George Martin. The term of the lease was for one year. The witnesses to the lease were James Craig, Samuel Craig and Thomas McCulloch. James Rodgers gave oath proving the lease in court on the same day.
A day later, on 18 Mar 1772 in Augusta County, Virginia, James & wife Margaret Rodgers released the same 100 acres of land to John Davidson for 52 pounds 6 shillings current Virginia money. It further states the land was originally patented on 12 Jul 1762. The witnesses to the release were James Craig, Samuel Craig and Thomas McCulloch. James & wife Margaret Rodgers gave oath proving the release in court on the previous day, 17 Mar 1772.
SOURCE: Augusta County, Virginia deed volume 18, page 121-124
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-MG9Z
The publication Virginia Colonial Militia 1651-1776, by William Armstrong Crozier, likely shows James Rodgers and a Thomas Rodgers residing in Fincastle County, Virginia, part of "Robert Doack's Company of Militia" dated 2 Jun 1774.
NOTE: Fincastle County, Virginia was created in 1772 from a portion of Botetourt County. The Virginia General Assembly later abolished Fincastle County and organized three new counties: Montgomery, Washington and Kentucky.
On 10 Mar 1778, William McAdooe entered claim #143 for 200 acres of land. The court ordered a survey completed "on the South side of Nolichickey River above Barkers Bottom begining at the lower end of said Bottom runing up for compliment" on 4 Feb 1790.
NOTE: William McAdooe later signed over warrant #143 to James Rogers on 25 Jun 1791.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WV-TWCX
On 31 Dec 1778 in Washington County, North Carolina, the court ordered warrant #899 for 600 acres of land for James Rodgers (also Rogers) be surveyed. The land was described as being "on Little Sinking Creek begining at Robert Campbells line and runing up along the spurs of McCartneys Mountain and from thence towards Sinking Creek for compliment including said Rodgers improvement he now lives on." A duplicate was given at office on 13 Sep 1790, and also on 16 Nov 1792.
NOTE: This is for land grant #989 issued on 14 Jan 1793.
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On 4 May 1780 in Washington County, North Carolina, James Stuart completed a survey of 600 acres of land for James Rodgers' warrant #899. The land was described as "lying on the waters of Little Sinking Creek in Washington County; beginning at two post oak saplins on a conditional line with Campbell thence South 65 East 219 & 1/4 poles to a red oak & walnut at the foot of McCarteys Mountain, thence North 30 East with McCarteys Mountain 438 poles to two hickories on a conditional line with Joseph Butler, thence North 65 West 219 & 1/4 poles to three hickories, from thence to the beginning corner."
NOTE: This is for land grant #989 issued on 14 Jan 1793.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9WV-T6K1
On 10 Nov 1784, Thomas West received land grant #644 for 85 acres of land in Washington County, North Carolina. The land was described as bounding the land of James Rodgers and Owen Owens.
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On 26 Sep 1788 in Washington County, North Carolina, James Campbell the eldest son of Robert Campbell deceased and his widow Ann Campbell sold 600 acres of land to Richard Hayworth of Hawkins County for 20 pounds current North Carolina money. The land was described as being in Greene County "on the head of Little Sinking creek, beginning at two post oaks near James Rogerses land and running thence South 20 West with George Gilespies line 420 poles to two red oaks, thence East 229 poles to a white oak tree on the side of Mac Mountain, thence North 20 East to James Rogerses line 420 poles, thence West to the beginning." The witnesses to the deed were James Rogers Junr., Peter Dillan and James Rogers [Senior].
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-HHHT
On 25 Jun 1791, William McAdooe signed over warrant #143 to James Rogers, with John Bunchfield as a witness. A survey was completed for James Rodgers on 7 Mar 1790 and the land was described as being "in Greene County North side of Noleychuckey River Branch of Lick Creek known by the name of Deals Branch begining at a Spanish and white oak and dogwood, thence East 110 poles to a white oak and elm, thence South 240 poles to a white oak and black oak, thence West said Rodgers line 136 poles to a stake, thence a direct court to the begining."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WV-TW57
On 20 Dec 1790 in Greene County, Tennessee, James Rodgers was married to Elly Hays. The bondsman was Samuel Hays.
On 30 Dec 1790 in Greene County, Tennessee, Joseph Rodgers was married to Elizabeth Donaldson. The bondsman was James Rodgers. This marriage is documented to have taken place in the Donaldson ancestral home near Russellville in Greene County.
On 11 May 1792 the state of North Carolina issued land grant #1066 to James Rogers, for the payment of 50 shillings per 100 acres. The land grant was for 200 acres described as being in Greene County "on the north side of Nolichuckey on Deals Branch of Lick Creek, beginning at a Spanish oak white oak and dogwood, thence East 110 poles to a white oak and elm, thence South 240 poles to a white oak and black oak, thence West said Rodgers line 136 poles to a stake, thence to the beginning."
The claim for this tract of land was entered on 10 Mar 1778 for warrant #143.
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land grant #989 issued on 14 Jan 1793
On 5 Jul 1794 in Greene County, Tennessee, James Rodgers wrote his last will and testament:
"In the Name of God, Amen. I, James Rodgers Senr. of Green County and Western Territory south of the Ohio, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. That is to say, principally, and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it, and my body I recommend to the Earth, to be buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors. And as touching such wordly estate wherewith it hath pleased God in bless me in this life, I give and dispose of the same in the following manner, Viz,
After defraying funeral expenses and discharging all just debts, I will bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Margaret, a Negro girl named Esther, one sorrel mare seven or eight years old with saddle and bridle, two cows, on bed and beddings, wit the third of all my movable property, to her, her heirs and assignees forever. I likewise will that she shall have the use of the Plantation I now live on during her widowhood, for the support of her and her children, with all necessary farming utensils.
Item. I likewise will and bequeath to my son Joseph one hundred and fifty acres of land to be cut of the upper end of my Plantation with five pounds of Virginia currency to be paid in cash.
Item. I will and bequeath to my son John, and my son Samuel, the plantation I now live on in the following manner, and my son John to have upper end joining my son Joseph, and my son Samuel the lower end, to be divided equally betwixt them in quantity and quality, not withstanding should my son John, or my son Samuel, or either of them, come of age during my wife's widowhood, that they then shall have liberty of improving the woodland belonging to their part as they think proper.
Item. I will and bequeath to my son James and Thomas, the sum of fifty pounds Virginia currency each, to be paid by my sons John and Samuel two years after full possession of their land each paying an equal part.
Item. I will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah one sorrel mare three or four years old with saddle and bridle.
Item. I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaret the sum of fifteen pounds Virginia currency to purchase a horse at her discretion with her saddle and bridle.
Item. I will and bequeath to my daughter Jean, one Negro girl named Hannah, to be her property during said Jean's life and at her death my executors to sell said Negro and after paying the person who had the care of her during her life, what they think sufficient for their trouble, that then the remainder to be divided equally amongst my Legatees.
I likewise constitute and appoint my loving wife Margaret my executrix and my Trusty Friends David Fleming and Samuel Freazure [Frazier] my executors to this my Last Will and Testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and dismal all and every other former Testaments, Wills, Legacies, Bequeasts and Executors by me, in any ways before named, willed and bequeathed; Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have herein to set my hand and seal this fifth day of July, in this year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four.
Test. Signed and Sealed
Thomas Rodgers James Rodgers
James Dinwiddie
John Armstrong
On 15 Jan 1797 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, Thomas Rodgers was married to Mary Donaldson.
On 4 Jan 1800 in Greene County, Tennessee, William Kelly was married to Sarah Rodgers. The bondsman was Alexander Armstrong.
On 2 Aug 1800 in Greene County, Tennessee, Samuel Rodgers was married to Susan Ross. The bondsman was John Rodgers.
On 31 Dec 1802 in Greene County, Tennessee, John Rodgers was married to Jane Ross. The bondsman was Joseph Allen.
On 23 Jan 1811 in Greene County, Tennessee, Joseph Campbell of Cocke County was married to Peggy Rogers. The bondsman was George Anderson.
On 1 Sep 1809 in Greene County, Tennessee, Margaret Rodgers Senior wrote her last will and testament. Within her will she bequeaths the following:
"First I will that my funeral expenses be paid by my executors hereafter named and that all lawful debts be paid
Likewise I give and bequeath to my three daughters viz Sarah, Margaret and Jane all my body cloaths, fine sheets and table linnen to be equally divided between them
Likewise I will and bequeath to my two daughters Sarah and Margaret my two biggest puter dishes and twelve puter plates to be equally divided between them
Likewise I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaret one three year old heifer spotte red and white, and one young sow
Likewise I will and bequeath to my daughter Jane one new twilled feather bed, two good sheets, three good blankets, one rug, one red blue and white coverlid, one callico and linnen quilt, one bolster, two pillows with proper cases and bedstead, And likewise all my new seven hundred linnen, also $150 to be let to interest for her use, and if she the said Jane should decease before said money is expended for her lawful maintenance, then and in that case the money all or in part (as the case may be) shall be divided equally amongst the rest of my heirs, also one good hog one cow and calf one set of bed hangings
It is likewise my earnest request that my daughter Sarah Kelly shall keep and nurse my said daughter Jane and it is my will that said Sarah get all the said jane's cloaths, bed and furniture at her decease
I likewise bequeath to my daughter Margaret one blue and white coverlid
I likewise will and bequeath my fowls of all kinds to my son John Rodger's wife jane, my daughters Sarah and Margaret
Likewise I will and bequeath one margin bible to my son James Rodgers
Likewise I give to my daughter Margaret one pocket bible
Likewise I will and bequeath to my sons Thomas John and Samuel Rodgers and likewise my daughter Sarah each one school bible
The rest of my estate to be sold and divided equally amongst all my heirs
Likewise ordain and appoint my son John Rodgers and William Kelly executors of this my last Will and Testament
Coddicil to this will: Whereas my son Samuel Rodgers hath some time past purchased a horse from me for which he was to pay me the sum of 20 pounds Virginia Currency and having never paid the same, this is therefore to will that the said 20 pounds be added to the dividend of my estate and be reducted out of his part."
On 29 Jan 1811 in Greene County, Tennessee, Jacob Kile and Margaret Rodgers Campbell swore oath and proved the last will and testament of Margaret Rodgers Senior in court.
On 26 Jul 1814 in Greene County, Tennessee, "the committee appointed at the last court to settle the accounts of John Rodgers and William Kelly executors of the last will and testament of Margaret Rodgers decd. Also with William Kelly as executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Kelly decd. and as guardian of Jane Rodgers an idiot this day reported statements of settlements made with the said John Rodgers and William Kelly executors & a. of Margaret Rodgers decd.-and with the said William Kelly as guardian of Jane Rodgers-also the annual report of said Kelly guardian etc. which several statements and report are ordered to be recorded.
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On 29 Jul 1815 in Greene County, Tennessee, "William Kelly guardian to Jane Rodgers an idiot, exhibited his annual account of the state and conditions of said Janes estate in the same order to be recorded.
John Mauris, Cornelius Newman & Henry Earnest Esquires, are appointed a committee to settle the account of William Kelly guardian to Jane Rodgers, an idiot, and report a statement of such settlement to our next court."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHK-935R-VDY2
On 28 Apr 1819 in Greene County, Tennessee, the court appears to have settled an account balance of William Kelly, guardian to Jane Rodgers.
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