Who was Thomas Rogers?

Thomas Rogers (1638–1719) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Rogers 1638–1719

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1638 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Died 23 Nov 1719 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Father James Rogers

Mother Alice Mary Jordan Rogers Immigrant Ship Increase

Children James R Capt Rogers

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Rogers

Alice Mary Jordan Rogers Immigrant Ship Increase

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

James R Capt Rogers

Biography

In 1638, Thomas Rogers entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to james rogers and alice mary jordan rogers immigrant ship increase. Thomas Rogers had children including james r capt rogers. Thomas Rogers passed away in 1719 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1638

Birth of Thomas Rogers in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Birth

1661

Thomas Rogers was married in St Mary, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England

Marriage

1667

Thomas Rogers was married in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Marriage

1700

Thomas Rogers was married in Orleans, Massachusetts

Marriage

1719

Death of Thomas Rogers in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Rogers

This ancestor line traces from Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England (1524) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1638) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Rogers (1638–1719) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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