Who was James Rogers?

James Rogers (1615–1687) was born in Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England and died in New London, Connecticut. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 20 generations of this lineage.

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James Rogers 1615–1687

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 2 FEB 1615 · Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England

Died 16 FEB 1687 · New London, Connecticut

Father Thomas Rogers

Mother Grace Elsgen Mckim

Spouse Elizabeth Rowland

Children Bathsheba Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers, James Rogers, John Rogers, Jonathan Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Samuel Rogers

Siblings Alicia Rogers, Edward Rogers, Eleazer Rogers, Elizabeth Lysbeth Rogers, Gretchen Margaret Rogers, John Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Lydia Rogers, Margaret Rogers, Thomas Rogers, William Rogers

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … New England Historic-Genealogical Society, Cutter, … OneWorldTree

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Biography

In 1615, James Rogers entered the world in Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England, born to thomas rogers and grace elsgen mckim. James Rogers married elizabeth rowland, and had children including bathsheba rogers, elizabeth rogers, james rogers, john rogers, jonathan rogers, joseph rogers, samuel rogers. James Rogers passed away in 1687 in New London, Connecticut.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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Record New England Historic-Genealogical Society, Cutter, William Richard, <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut, Vol. I-IV</i> (New York, New York: Lewis Publishing Co, 1911)
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Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1615

Birth of James Rogers in Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England

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1687

Death of James Rogers in New London, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Rogers

This ancestor line traces from Quilly Basset, Normandy, France (1000) to Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England (1615) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Rogers (1615–1687) was born in Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England and died in New London, Connecticut. 11 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 20 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.