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