YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Thomas Jefferson Rodgers 1844 – 1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Laurens District, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 09 May 1878

Death Location: Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

Father: Thomas Rodgers

Mother: Martha Perkins

Spouse(s): Martha Cox

Children(s): Martha Rogers, Margarett Sparks

Thomas Jefferson Rodgers was born in 1844 in Laurens District, South Carolina, USA, the child of Thomas Jefferson Rodgers and Martha Patsy Ferguson Perkins. In 1850, Thomas Jefferson Rodgers resided in Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA. Thomas Jefferson Rodgers married Martha Ann Cox, and had children including Martha Jenny "Mattie" Rogers, Margarett Elizabeth Sparks. Thomas Jefferson Rodgers passed away in 1878 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Rodgers
TR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Thomas Jefferson Rodgers was born in 1844 in Laurens District, South Carolina, USA, the child of Thomas Jefferson Rodgers and Martha Patsy Ferguson Perkins.
  • In 1850, Thomas Jefferson Rodgers resided in Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA.
  • Thomas Jefferson Rodgers married Martha Ann Cox, and had children including Martha Jenny "Mattie" Rogers, Margarett Elizabeth Sparks.
  • Thomas Jefferson Rodgers passed away in 1878 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Rodgers's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Rodgers
1844 – 1878
Birth Place: Laurens District, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Rodgers
1806 – 1885
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Martha (Patsy Ferguson) Perkins
1804 – 1890
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William (A) Rodgers
1775 – 1837
South Carolina, United States
Nancy Riddle
1778 – 1853
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Rodgers
1756 – 1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Rodgers's Descendants

1.
TR
Thomas (Jefferson) Rodgers (1844 – 09 May 1878) m. Martha (Ann) Cox (Feb 1848 – 1921)
  1. 1. Martha (Jenny "Mattie") Rogers (18 Oct 1868 – 16 June 1924) m. Charles (L) Weatherall (14 December 1861 – 16 September 1909)
  2. 2. Margarett (Elizabeth) Sparks (27 July 1871 – 3 January 1942)

Thomas Rodgers's Timeline

3 Records

1844
1844
Birth of Thomas Jefferson Rodgers in Laurens District, South Carolina, USA
Laurens District, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Thomas Jefferson Rodgers resided here in Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
1878
09 May 1878
Age 34
Death of Thomas Jefferson Rodgers in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: 380; Page: 187a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: 380; Page: 187a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 May 1878
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE