Who was William Rodgers?

William Rodgers (1709–1778) was born in Albany, Albany, New York, USA and died in Albany, Albany, New York, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Rodgers 1709–1778

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Dec 1709 · Albany, Albany, New York, USA

Died 5 Jul 1778 · Albany, Albany, New York, United States

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Biography

William Rodgers was born in 1709 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA. William Rodgers passed away in 1778 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States.

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Birth of William Rodgers in Albany, Albany, New York, USA

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Death of William Rodgers in Albany, Albany, New York, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rodgers

This ancestor line traces from Boxsted, Suffolk, England (1500) to Albany, Albany, New York, USA (1709) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Rodgers (1709–1778) was born in Albany, Albany, New York, USA and died in Albany, Albany, New York, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Rodgers PTP

1709–1778

Albany, Albany, New York, USA