Who was Gideon Rogers?

Gideon Rogers (1761–1842) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Gideon Rogers 1761–1842

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1761 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 5 Jun 1842 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father Ebenezer Rogers

Mother Elizabeth Mather

Siblings Bettey Rogers, Hannah Rogers, Richard Rogers

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Rogers

Elizabeth Mather

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gideon Rogers began in 1761 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. Gideon Rogers passed away in 1842 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1761

Birth of Gideon Rogers in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1842

Death of Gideon Rogers in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Rogers

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA (1761) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gideon Rogers (1761–1842) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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