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Alexander Rogers 1769–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1769

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 1849

Death Location: Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Alexander Rodgers

Mother: Martha Townsend

Spouse(s): Mary Kelso

Children(s): William Rodgers, Ann Kennedy

The story of Alexander Rogers began in 1769 in Ireland. Alexander Rogers married Mary Kelso, and had children including Ann Eliza Kennedy, William Kelso Rodgers. Alexander Rogers passed away in 1849 in Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Rogers began in 1769 in Ireland.
  • Alexander Rogers married Mary Kelso, and had children including Ann Eliza Kennedy, William Kelso Rodgers.
  • Alexander Rogers passed away in 1849 in Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Rodgers
1748–
Birth Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
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Martha Townsend
1750–
Birth Location: Scotland
MT

Spouses(s)

Mary Kelso
1776–1840
Birth Location: Ireland
MK

Children(s)

William Rodgers
1815–1877
Birth Location: New York
WR
Ann Kennedy
1816–1852
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
AK

Alexander Rogers's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Rogers
1769–1849
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Alexander Rodgers
1748–
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Martha (A) Townsend
1750–
Scotland
Grandparents
George Rogers
1725–
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Rogers's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Rogers (13 Oct 1769–1849) m. Mary Kelso (7 Dec 1776–1840)
  1. 1. William (Kelso) Rodgers 1815–1877 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Cassity 1815–
    1. 1. William (C) Rogers 1845–1912 m. Jinnie (A) Rogers 1846–1922
      1. 1. Frank (C) Rogers 1881–1969 m. Mary Kelly 1887–1949
        1. 1. Veronica (M) Rogers 1908–1993 m. Harry (Weir) Hodder 1888–1950
        2. 2. Charles (Rodgers) Sr 1909–1978 m. Sigrid (Anne) Rogers 1909–1994
        3. 3. Mellville Rodgers 1916–
        4. 4. Edward Rodgers 1911–1974
      2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Rogers 1876–1929
      3. 3. Florence (Ellen) Rogers 1892–1927
      4. 4. Mary (D) Rogers 1883–1938
      5. 5. Jessie (Agnes) Rogers 1875–1925
  2. 2. Ann (Eliza) Kennedy 1816–1852 m. John (Mac Millan) Kennedy 1815–1899
    1. 1. David Kennedy 1853–1933 m. Eunice (S) Kennedy 1858–1923 m. Carrie Barton 1858–1923
      1. 1. Helen (K.) McLanathan 1886–
      2. 2. Barton Kennedy 1896–1938
      3. 3. Laura (B) Kennedy 1886–
      4. 4. Barton (C.) Kennedy 1896–1938
      5. 5. Laura (Barton) Kennedy 1885–1947
    2. 2. M. (K.) Ludlngton 1844–1897
    3. 3. M. Kennedy 1838–1932
    4. 4. Walter Kennedy 1850–
    5. 5. Mary (Kelso) Ludington 1838–1932

Alexander Rogers's Timeline

8 Records

1769
13 Oct 1769
Birth of Alexander Rogers in Ireland
Ireland
1770
About 1770
Age 1
Birth of Alexander Rogers in Scotland
Scotland
1810
1810
Age 41
Alexander Rogers resided here in Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 51
Alexander Rogers resided here in Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 61
Alexander Rogers resided here in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 71
Alexander Rogers resided here in Kane, Illinois, USA
Kane, Illinois, USA
1849
1849
Age 80
Death of Alexander Rogers in Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
1849
1849
Age 80
Death of Alexander Rogers in Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, USA
Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1770
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1769
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 62; Image: 00068; Family History Library Film: 0193683

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Kershaw, South Carolina; Page: 153; NARA Roll: M33_119; Image: 316

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Kershaw, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 171; Page: 32; Family History Library Film: 0022505

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Kane, Illinois; Roll: 62; Page: 25; Family History Library Film: 0007643

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Alphabetical Index to Petitions for Naturalization of the U.S. District Court and Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York, 1824-1941; Microfilm Serial: M1676; Microfilm Roll

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fox, Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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