Who was Stephen Rogers?

Stephen Rogers (1731–1791) was born in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Stephen Rogers 1731–1791

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1731 · Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died 9 Nov 1791 · Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father Josiah Rogers 6Ggf

Mother Lydia Frisbie Goodsell 6Ggm

Siblings David Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers, Eunice Rogers, John Rogers, Jonathan Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Josiah Rogers, Levi Rogers, Lydia Rogers, Mary Rogers, Nehemiah Rogers, Samuel Rogers, Sarah Rogers, Thomas Rogers

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Rogers 6Ggf

Lydia Frisbie Goodsell 6Ggm

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Stephen Rogers began in 1731 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Stephen Rogers passed away in 1791 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Stephen Rogers in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1791

Death of Stephen Rogers in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Rogers

This ancestor line traces from Ewhurst, Sussex, England (1570) to Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1731) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Stephen Rogers (1731–1791) was born in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 6 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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