Capt. John Rogers was responsible for leading a group from southeast Tennessee to Arkansas and was credited for founding Fort Smith Arkansas. Does anyone have the roster of people on this immigration? Joyce Gaston Reece

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Correction! What was I thinking? The newspaper articles are from the 1760's and not the 1860's - just a "little bit of a difference, don't you think? So there's no way to figure out from census who this Robert Rogers is. /CR -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Carol Rogers Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 208 Wait .... that would make Robert over two hundred years old as these newspaper articles were from the mid 1800's or so. I'll see if I can go back and find the exact one for the date of the paper - but somewhere around 1860, I think. To give you an idea of the competition .... I just checked the 1860 census and found 5 Robert Rogers in the state of Massachusetts at an appropriate age to be a Governor. Not sure about one of them - 50 year old with 33yrs old wife, Martha, listed as a Sea Captain living in Roxbury. In 1850 he is in Newburyport, MA, listed as a master mariner, but I can't find him in 1870. I'm still going through articles, so perhaps I'll find an obit for him at some point. Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 6:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 208 In a message dated 11/4/2007 2:10:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Well, moving on in the old newspapers, it seems that a subsequent article brings forth the news that the previously famous and "much esteemed Major Robert Rogers" ... is now being questioned as a villain! So it appears that the Governor I inquired about was this Robert. Now that name is a new one on me ..... sound familiar to anyone? this is the one from Rogers Rangers I have info on a couple Robert's. I have Robert born 1617 In England and ended up in MA. Doreen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

When making replies to the list, please remove the digest and add one that refers to your topic so folks well know what the message is about. Thanks folks ;_))) Dan M [email protected]

Wait .... that would make Robert over two hundred years old as these newspaper articles were from the mid 1800's or so. I'll see if I can go back and find the exact one for the date of the paper - but somewhere around 1860, I think. To give you an idea of the competition .... I just checked the 1860 census and found 5 Robert Rogers in the state of Massachusetts at an appropriate age to be a Governor. Not sure about one of them - 50 year old with 33yrs old wife, Martha, listed as a Sea Captain living in Roxbury. In 1850 he is in Newburyport, MA, listed as a master mariner, but I can't find him in 1870. I'm still going through articles, so perhaps I'll find an obit for him at some point. Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 6:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 208 In a message dated 11/4/2007 2:10:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Well, moving on in the old newspapers, it seems that a subsequent article brings forth the news that the previously famous and "much esteemed Major Robert Rogers" ... is now being questioned as a villain! So it appears that the Governor I inquired about was this Robert. Now that name is a new one on me ..... sound familiar to anyone? this is the one from Rogers Rangers I have info on a couple Robert's. I have Robert born 1617 In England and ended up in MA. Doreen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In a message dated 11/4/2007 2:10:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Well, moving on in the old newspapers, it seems that a subsequent article brings forth the news that the previously famous and "much esteemed Major Robert Rogers" ... is now being questioned as a villain! So it appears that the Governor I inquired about was this Robert. Now that name is a new one on me ..... sound familiar to anyone? this is the one from Rogers Rangers I have info on a couple Robert's. I have Robert born 1617 In England and ended up in MA. Doreen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Thanks for this email. I was confused because I was pretty sure that I crossed the Pee Dee River many time is South Carolina. Rosalie Russell Oliver/New Boston TX In a message dated 11/4/2007 4:29:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: The Pee Dee River is in SC, not NC. I have no idea why the article was reprinted in the Raleigh Standard, but that appears to be the case! Mary Rogers Church Raleigh, NC ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

I read these posts with great interest because I am a direct descendent of many Raleigh, NC Rogers (Aaron, Sion, Sion, Sion Hart, and three William Haywood Rogers ). But as I read this watch story, it appears to have originally been printed in a Cheraw, SC newspaper. The Pee Dee River is in SC, not NC. I have no idea why the article was reprinted in the Raleigh Standard, but that appears to be the case! Mary Rogers Church Raleigh, NC ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

There is a black Rogers line from Adam Rogers in CT . It is well documented from what I have seen. Dot ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Rogers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 206 > Thanks, Doreen. I noticed in some old church records that a few Rogers > were > listed as "colored". Wonder if they also had origins in England, or > perhaps > they were "mulatto"? > > Or ... I don't know how much "slavery" existed in Newport, but I heard > that > "slaves" often took the name of their "master" (not saying it was by > choice, > as I don't know). So if a mansion was cared for by 5 "slaves" working for > "John Brown", then the five took on the surname "Brown". I actually saw a > census laid out this way, where # and "slave" substituted for first names. > > "Masters" sometimes picked one of their young female "slaves" as their > "mistress" - therefore producing "mulatto" offspring. I heard this by > word > of mouth from an African-American researcher. I also was told that usually > there was no documentation as to the father-child relationship, but the > unfortunate mothers who were left to raise their mixed race child usually > passed the father's name down by word of mouth through subsequent > generations. The child would usually be raised and marry back into the > African-American society. Once in awhile, some fathers would send money > undercover or care packages to continue in the support of their > offspring - > often unbeknown to the wife, as some had trully developed a loving > relationship with their "mistress". > > It would be interesting to know if some of the currant Rogers that might > be > still living in Newport date back through generations from the original > ones. Perhaps they might carry some old documents that could break down > some brick walls for a few of us! > > Carol > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On > Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 6:37 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 206 > > > > In a message dated 11/3/2007 2:08:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Major Rogers becomes Governor > > > there are still Rogers' in Newport RI, or at least were a few years ago. > Also, some were African-Americans > > Doreen > > > > ************************************** See what's new at > http://www.aol.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Landed or noble people in England were referred to as Cap'n. Much of the queen's English was and to some degree is still spoken in Eastern NC. H's are left off or added, r's are left off the words that have them and added to those that end in a. I grew up in SE Va, Tidewater, isolated, all directly descended from English Jamestown...and Daddy was referred to as Cap'n Lee. Lee was his first name, not his last. I referred to a very respected older man in the community as Cap'n Frank. Look for military or merchant sea captain and if you don't find that...it just may be an expression. To someone unlanded who was accorded respect, I sometimes heard Doc Frank. I worked on the mainland near the Outer Banks and have seen that English remaining in families as far west as Dunn, just south of Raleigh. It may reach farther than that. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carol Rogers Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 12:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly StandardNewspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 Greg, What state was your William Rogers from - and town if you know it. Would it be Raleigh, NC, where the newspaper article appeared? In alot of the old newspapers I've been reading from "The Newport Mercury" which is for Newport, RI, there are Captain Rogers listed. From other records such as church, tompstone, death, etc. - there are certain ones identified as Capt. - one of them being a Capt William in Newport along with about three others. What puzzles me is with so many Capt Rogers living at the same time, how did the people know from the newspaper articles which one they were referring to? Perhaps the town was small enough that the people knew which one was out to sea at the time vs. which ones were "at home"? OR, would articles in towns from one state ever be referring to people from another state without identifying them as not being from the town where the newspaper was centered on? In this case, North Carolina is way too far from Rhode Island, but I've always wondered as this as Captains would travel all over anyway. Some of these articles mentioned them going to New York or Michigan, which aren't that close either. It's like putting together a multitude of puzzles with the exact cut of pieces, but trying to find which piece goes to what puzzle! Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 6:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 Do you by chance know when William Rogers died.? My research indicates that my early Rogers were "Of Sea Faring Men" but other than that have no history.? My William Rogers? was born on?July 17, 1819 and died June 11, 1853.? All?I have been able to determine as to who he?may have married is a? Melissa LIEURANCE on February 20, 18??.? Other than that I have no additional history. Greg Rogers Red Bluff, CA -----Original Message----- From: O'Briant, Catherine <[email protected]> To: Rootsweb: ROGERS <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 3:18 pm Subject: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, Doreen. I noticed in some old church records that a few Rogers were listed as "colored". Wonder if they also had origins in England, or perhaps they were "mulatto"? Or ... I don't know how much "slavery" existed in Newport, but I heard that "slaves" often took the name of their "master" (not saying it was by choice, as I don't know). So if a mansion was cared for by 5 "slaves" working for "John Brown", then the five took on the surname "Brown". I actually saw a census laid out this way, where # and "slave" substituted for first names. "Masters" sometimes picked one of their young female "slaves" as their "mistress" - therefore producing "mulatto" offspring. I heard this by word of mouth from an African-American researcher. I also was told that usually there was no documentation as to the father-child relationship, but the unfortunate mothers who were left to raise their mixed race child usually passed the father's name down by word of mouth through subsequent generations. The child would usually be raised and marry back into the African-American society. Once in awhile, some fathers would send money undercover or care packages to continue in the support of their offspring - often unbeknown to the wife, as some had trully developed a loving relationship with their "mistress". It would be interesting to know if some of the currant Rogers that might be still living in Newport date back through generations from the original ones. Perhaps they might carry some old documents that could break down some brick walls for a few of us! Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 6:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 206 In a message dated 11/3/2007 2:08:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Major Rogers becomes Governor there are still Rogers' in Newport RI, or at least were a few years ago. Also, some were African-Americans Doreen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Greg, What state was your William Rogers from - and town if you know it. Would it be Raleigh, NC, where the newspaper article appeared? In alot of the old newspapers I've been reading from "The Newport Mercury" which is for Newport, RI, there are Captain Rogers listed. From other records such as church, tompstone, death, etc. - there are certain ones identified as Capt. - one of them being a Capt William in Newport along with about three others. What puzzles me is with so many Capt Rogers living at the same time, how did the people know from the newspaper articles which one they were referring to? Perhaps the town was small enough that the people knew which one was out to sea at the time vs. which ones were "at home"? OR, would articles in towns from one state ever be referring to people from another state without identifying them as not being from the town where the newspaper was centered on? In this case, North Carolina is way too far from Rhode Island, but I've always wondered as this as Captains would travel all over anyway. Some of these articles mentioned them going to New York or Michigan, which aren't that close either. It's like putting together a multitude of puzzles with the exact cut of pieces, but trying to find which piece goes to what puzzle! Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 6:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 Do you by chance know when William Rogers died.? My research indicates that my early Rogers were "Of Sea Faring Men" but other than that have no history.? My William Rogers? was born on?July 17, 1819 and died June 11, 1853.? All?I have been able to determine as to who he?may have married is a? Melissa LIEURANCE on February 20, 18??.? Other than that I have no additional history. Greg Rogers Red Bluff, CA -----Original Message----- From: O'Briant, Catherine <[email protected]> To: Rootsweb: ROGERS <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 3:18 pm Subject: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is in response to my previous e-mail with subject: RE: [ROGERS] Major Rogers becomes Governor (For some reason when I pressed reply, the message kept on getting returned as "undeliverable"!) Well, moving on in the old newspapers, it seems that a subsequent article brings forth the news that the previously famous and "much esteemed Major Robert Rogers" ... is now being questioned as a villain! So it appears that the Governor I inquired about was this Robert. Now that name is a new one on me ..... sound familiar to anyone? Carol

Capt. William Rogers may well be my direct ancestor and I have many early documents about him. This is a reply to Catharine O'Briant, who contributed an "Interesting Memonto of the Past" from a Raleigh, North Carolina, newspaper dated 10 Aug. 1859. And to Gregg Rogers of Red Bluff, California William Phoenix Rogers. Born abt. 1810, Baltimore, Maryland. He died on 19 Feb. 1862 in San Francisco and was buried on Feb. 20 in Calvary Cemetery, San Francisco. At the time his wife was Frances O'Donnell. Born abt. 1824-25 in Maryland, probably Baltimore. I am not yet sure that her maiden name was O'Donnell; that was her name when she and William were married on 11 Aug. 1840 at New Orleans, Louisiana - in St. Mary's Church After William's death, his wife, who had several young children, married Thomas Rogers (probably William's brother). Born abt. 1812-1820 in Maryland, probably Baltimore. Thomas was involved with boats throughout his life. In 1870 he was a pilot This Rogers family appears in the 1870 U.S. census for Oakland, California (July 20) Rogers, Thomas age 50 Rogers, Francis, age 45 Rogers, Catherine, age 14 Rogers, H., age 12 Rogers, Charles, age 4 After William's death in early 1862 Frances and Thomas Rogers (William's brother) are married on 10 Feb. 1864 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., California - south of San Francisco. In mid-Oct. 1867, Thomas, Frances and their children move from San Francisco to Oakland, across the Bay. The last known entry for Thomas Rogers is in the 1876/1877 San Francisco City Directory Please let me know what documents you have about William Rogers. Bill Shurtleff -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 12:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 207 Today's Topics: 1. Re: ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 206 ([email protected]) 2. An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 (O'Briant, Catherine) 3. Re: An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 ([email protected]) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:37:21 EDT From: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] ROGERS Digest, Vol 2, Issue 206 To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" In a message dated 11/3/2007 2:08:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Major Rogers becomes Governor there are still Rogers' in Newport RI, or at least were a few years ago. Also, some were African-Americans Doreen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:18:56 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) From: "O'Briant, Catherine" <[email protected]> Subject: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 To: "Rootsweb: ROGERS" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette. ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:44:31 -0400 From: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Do you by chance know when William Rogers died.? My research indicates that my early Rogers were "Of Sea Faring Men" but other than that have no history.? My William Rogers? was born on?July 17, 1819 and died June 11, 1853.? All?I have been able to determine as to who he?may have married is a? Melissa LIEURANCE on February 20, 18??.? Other than that I have no additional history. Greg Rogers Red Bluff, CA -----Original Message----- From: O'Briant, Catherine <[email protected]> To: Rootsweb: ROGERS <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 3:18 pm Subject: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. ------------------------------ To contact the ROGERS list administrator, send an email to [email protected] To post a message to the ROGERS mailing list, send an email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. 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Do you by chance know when William Rogers died.? My research indicates that my early Rogers were "Of Sea Faring Men" but other than that have no history.? My William Rogers? was born on?July 17, 1819 and died June 11, 1853.? All?I have been able to determine as to who he?may have married is a? Melissa LIEURANCE on February 20, 18??.? Other than that I have no additional history. Greg Rogers Red Bluff, CA -----Original Message----- From: O'Briant, Catherine <[email protected]> To: Rootsweb: ROGERS <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 3:18 pm Subject: [ROGERS] An interesting piece of history...Weekly Standard Newspaper, Raleigh, NC--Aug 10, 1859 INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.

INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette.

In a message dated 11/3/2007 2:08:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Major Rogers becomes Governor there are still Rogers' in Newport RI, or at least were a few years ago. Also, some were African-Americans Doreen ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ajb46_1 Surnames: Bahret, Bauer, Hartmann, Schultheiss Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.rogers/10130/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am seeking information on Andreas Bahret and his family that immigrated to the US in 1847 from Wuerttemberg, Germany. Andreas and his second wife Christiana came here with Andreas children Johann Gottfried, Rahel, Christian, Carl Gottleb & Ludwig Bahret and Andreas step-children Leonard, Anna Katharina, Friederike Christiana & Jokob Schultheiss. I believe they may have settled in Poughkeepsie, NY. I am interested in information on any of these family members especially the Schultheiss children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I've been studying old 19th century newpapers from "The Newport Mercury" which usually covers individuals with connections or origins in Newport, Rhode Island. One of them in particular refers to a "Major Rogers" being appoint "Governor Commandant of Michilimachana, and its dependencies, and agent for the western Indians, and is expected in America in a few weeks, but will not proceed to his command till the spring ...". This was a carry over of an article from Boston, it appears, dated Dec 16, 1765. There are other articles after that which refer to "Governor Rogers" coming to town from New York. Could anyone tell me who this is? Are the two one and the same person? I never see a first name listed. This same article goes onto say, "He had the honour to kiss his Majesty's hand the 17th of October, when he took leave of the court." So does this mean that he was never in the U.S. prior to this time? Prior to those lines it refers to a Mr. Potter, secretary to his Majesty's garrison at Michilimachana and to the western Indies leaving London for New York. In another article there is a James Rogers from Warren mentioned as his wife, Abigail, was in charge of selling the items from her deceased father's supply of medicines - Dr. Oliver Arnold. Does anyone know if this Jame Rogers was originally from Newport or who his parents were? Carol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mamabear23489 Surnames: Rogers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.rogers/5734.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm looking for Eli, Amos,Thomas, Lorne, Florence, Dinah, Annabelle. They were born in Fortune, Newfoundland and moved to Cape Breton, N. Sydney, Nova Scotia. Thomas Rogers born 1900 was my grandfather. He married Maria Gaulton and moved to Detroit, Mi. Children: Lorne, Thomas, Margaret, Elizabeth, Harold and Robert. I have info to share. Jean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.