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Edgar Thomas Rogers 1887–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1887

Birth Location: Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 12 Apr 1961

Death Location: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA

Father: John Rodgers

Mother: M Rodgers

Spouse(s): Eva Markwell

Children(s):

In 1887, Edgar Thomas Rogers entered the world in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA, born to John Henry Rodgers And M E Rodgers. In 1900, Edgar Thomas Rogers resided in Independence, Arkansas, United States. Edgar Thomas Rogers married Eva Margaret Markwell, and had children including E Neil Rogers. Edgar Thomas Rogers passed away in 1961 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Edgar Thomas Rogers entered the world in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA, born to John Henry Rodgers And M E Rodgers.
  • In 1900, Edgar Thomas Rogers resided in Independence, Arkansas, United States.
  • Edgar Thomas Rogers married Eva Margaret Markwell, and had children including E Neil Rogers.
  • Edgar Thomas Rogers passed away in 1961 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Edgar Rogers's Ancestors

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Edgar Rogers
1887–1961
Birth Place: Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
John Henry Rodgers
1850–1908
Independence, Arkansas, USA
M (E) Rodgers
1860–1957
Independence County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Elijah Rogers
1825–1893
Roane, Tennessee
Lydia (C) Hotchkiss
1830–1865
Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
William (Alverado) Stone
1832–1900
TN
N. (M.) Stone
1830–1901
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Hotchkiss
1793–1851
Lydia Mead
1792–1850
John Stone
1810–1870
Mary Tinning
1809–1870
William Northern
1808–1892
Sarah Tucker
1809–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jared Hotchkiss
1761–1838
Elizabeth Knight
1766–1846
William Mead
1757–1831
Sarah Garland
1760–1835
William Stone
1778–1823
Polly Jewell
1778–1840
John Northern
1768–1880
Rhoda Lassiter
1775–1860
William Kindall
1765–1840
Sarah Hagler
1778–1840

Edgar Rogers's Timeline

3 Records

1887
21 Oct 1887
Birth of Edgar Thomas Rogers in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Edgar Thomas Rogers resided here in Independence, Arkansas, United States
Independence, Arkansas, United States
1961
12 Apr 1961
Age 74
Death of Edgar Thomas Rogers in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1887
    Event Place: Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1900 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 675708; Record set: US Census 1900; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [2] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 13859609; SheetNumberLetter: 8B; EdCode: 12-13; Enumeration Description: Heber Township outside Heber Springs Town, Cleburne County Poor Farm; NARA roll: 125; NARA series: T627; Record set: US Census 1940; Subcategory: Census;Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [3] US Census 1900 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 675708; Record set: US Census 1900; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [4] World War I Draft Registration Cards - Findmypast, Record set: World War I Draft Registration Cards; Subcategory: First World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Independence, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1900 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 675708; Record set: US Census 1900; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [2] US Census 1900 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 675708; Record set: US Census 1900; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Independence, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1900 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 675708; Record set: US Census 1900; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [2] US Census 1900 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 675708; Record set: US Census 1900; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Heber, Cleburne, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 13859609; SheetNumberLetter: 8B; EdCode: 12-13; Enumeration Description: Heber Township outside Heber Springs Town, Cleburne County Poor Farm; NARA roll: 125; NARA series: T627; Record set: US Census 1940; Subcategory: Census;Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Record Source: Decatur, Illinois, April 12, 1961. Edgar T. Rogers, 73, RETIRED SALESMAN DIES. Edgar T. Rogers, 73, of 230 1/2 W. Main St. died at 1:40 am today in St. Mary;s Hospital. He entered the hospital last week. Mr. Rogers, a former salesman with the Missouri Paint & Varnish Co., had lived in Decatur 11 years. He attended the Grace methodist Church and was a member of Castle Williams
    Post 105, American Legion.
    He was born Oct. 21, 1887 in Independence County, Ark., a son of John and Mary Stone Rogers. He was a US Navy veteran, having served in World War I. On June 23, 1917, he married Eva Margaret Markwell In Peoria. In addition to his wife, he leaves a son, E. Neil Rogers, Alexandria, VA.; three brothers, Robert H. of Hot Springs, Ark.; Oscar, Wellington, Tex.; Bandy of Little Rock, Ark.; three sisters, Miss Daisy Rogers, and Mrs. Geneva Gathright, Stockton, Calif.; and Mrs. Lockie Herkert, Cotter, Ark. there are also three surviving grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be at 9 am Friday at Brintlinger's Funeral Home. Graveside and military services will be at Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo., at 3pm Friday. Friends May call after 4pm Thursday at the funeral home.
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    Edgar T Rogers, who died last week in Decatur, Ill., was regarded as Bateville's first professional baseball player.
    THAT information came from C.W. Maxfield, who recalled that Mr. Rogers went from here to the Cotton States League and then on up the baseball ladder.
    HE SAID Rogers was nicknamed "Deacon" because he refused to play baseball on Sunday.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 13859609; SheetNumberLetter: 8B; EdCode: 12-13; Enumeration Description: Heber Township outside Heber Springs Town, Cleburne County Poor Farm; NARA roll: 125; NARA series: T627; Record set: US Census 1940; Subcategory: Census;Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards - Findmypast, Record set: World War I Draft Registration Cards; Subcategory: First World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

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