YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Leslie Rodgers 1899–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 JUL 1899

Birth Location: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 17 AUG 1960

Death Location: Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Jefferson Rodgers

Mother: Martha Stivers

Spouse(s): Margaret Simpson

Children(s):

William Leslie Rodgers was born in 1899 in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Jefferson Davis Rodgers And Martha Carline Stivers. In 1935, William Leslie Rodgers resided in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky. In 1940, William Leslie Rodgers resided in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA. William Leslie Rodgers married Margaret Elizabeth Simpson, and had children including Carl Rodgers, William L Rogers. William Leslie Rodgers passed away in 1960 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Rodgers
WR

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

  • William Leslie Rodgers was born in 1899 in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Jefferson Davis Rodgers And Martha Carline Stivers.
  • In 1935, William Leslie Rodgers resided in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, William Leslie Rodgers resided in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Leslie Rodgers married Margaret Elizabeth Simpson, and had children including Carl Rodgers, William L Rogers.
  • William Leslie Rodgers passed away in 1960 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Rodgers's Ancestors

Self
William Rodgers
1899–1960
Birth Place: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jefferson Davis Rodgers
1862–1943
Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Martha (Carline) Stivers
1867–1942
Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Albert (A.) Rodgers
1817–1877
Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Martha (Jane) Hopper
1822–1914
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eli Rodgers
1789–1872
Frances Ellis
1796–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ROGERS
1750–1836
Mary METCALF
1751–1848

William Rodgers's Timeline

4 Records

1899
16 JUL 1899
Birth of William Leslie Rodgers in Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
William Leslie Rodgers resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky
Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 41
William Leslie Rodgers resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
1960
17 AUG 1960
Age 61
Death of William Leslie Rodgers in Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 JUL 1899
    Event Place: Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01356; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 106-5
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01356; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 106-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01356; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 106-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 AUG 1960
    Event Place: Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, 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