Martha Burton Rodgers
F, b. 30 July 1892, d. October 1968
Martha Burton Rodgers was born on 30 July 1892 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Denny Rodgers and Elizabeth Morris. Martha Burton Rodgers married James Ford Minear, son of Nathan O. Minear and Georgia Victoria Darnes, on 10 June 1913 at Clark Co., OH. Martha Burton Rodgers lived on 3 January 1920 at 501 Woodlawn Avenue, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 She died in October 1968 at Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 76.
Children of Martha Burton Rodgers and James Ford Minear
- James Rodgers Minear1 b. 21 Mar 1914, d. 11 Jul 2006
- Martha Jane Minear1 b. 21 May 1917, d. 10 Jan 2016
Citations
- [S1359] 1920 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1353-4; FHL #1821353-4.
Mary Rodgers1
F, b. 2 August 1801, d. 10 August 1878
Mary Rodgers was born on 2 August 1801 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., PA.1 She was the daughter of James Rodgers and Jennet Quigley. Mary Rodgers married Isaac Ward, son of William Ward and Polly Harrison, on 1 April 1823. Mary Rodgers died on 10 August 1878 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 77.
Child of Mary Rodgers and Isaac Ward
- Jane Quigley Ward+ b. 15 Oct 1831, d. 12 Apr 1881
Citations
- [S47] Belle McKinney Hays Swope, History of the Families of McKinney-Brady-Quigley, 235.
Mary Grand-Girard Rodgers
F, b. 9 July 1869, d. 25 November 1941
Mary Grand-Girard Rodgers was born on 9 July 1869 at Chariton, Lucas Co., IA. She was the daughter of Thomas Scott Rodgers and Lavinia Frederica Grand-Girard. Mary Grand-Girard Rodgers married Samuel Clark Porter, son of Robert Porter and Mary Stewart, on 5 June 1895 at Lucas Co., IA. Mary Grand-Girard Rodgers lived on 29 June 1900 at Chariton, Lucas Co., IA.1 She lived on 21 April 1910 at 157 North Abby Street, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.2 She died on 25 November 1941 at Fresno Co., CA, at age 72.
Children of Mary Grand-Girard Rodgers and Samuel Clark Porter
- Dorothy Frederika Porter1 b. Nov 1896
- Robert Rogers Porter+1 b. 28 Sep 1899, d. 26 Sep 1979
- Donald Charles Porter+2 b. 30 May 1904, d. 20 Mar 1985
- Mildred Louise Porter+2 b. 25 Mar 1910, d. 16 Mar 1954
Mary Ward Rodgers
F, b. 4 May 1862, d. 19 November 1934
Mary Ward Rodgers was born on 4 May 1862 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She was the daughter of Rev. James Linn Rodgers and Hettie Burd Cochran. Mary Ward Rodgers married Frank Wilby Prothero, son of John Prothero and Caroline F. Scarff, on 21 July 1890. Mary Ward Rodgers lived between 1900 and 1905 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN. She died on 19 November 1934 at Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, at age 72
Obituary -- Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday, 20 NOV 1934, p.9 (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Mary R. Prothero
A heart attack, after an illness of two weeks, resulted in the death Monday of Mrs. Mary Rodgers Prothero, 71 years old, of 29 Highland Ave., Highland Park.
Mrs. Prothero, a daughter of the Rev. James L. Rodgers, a Presbyterian minister, was born in Springfield, O. She attended a finishing school at Bergen Point, N.J., and after returning to Springfield, moved to Marshall, Mich. Twenty years ago she and her husband, Frank W., now deceased, came to Detroit.
She leaves three daughters, Miss Hetty Prothero, with whom she lived; Mrs. G. G. Germaine and Mrs. C. V. Burnett. The body will be at the William R. Hamilton Chapel, 3975 Cass Ave., until Tuesday morning, when it will be taken to Springfield for services and burial.
She was buried in November 1934 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #35692287.
Obituary -- Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday, 20 NOV 1934, p.9 (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Mary R. Prothero
A heart attack, after an illness of two weeks, resulted in the death Monday of Mrs. Mary Rodgers Prothero, 71 years old, of 29 Highland Ave., Highland Park.
Mrs. Prothero, a daughter of the Rev. James L. Rodgers, a Presbyterian minister, was born in Springfield, O. She attended a finishing school at Bergen Point, N.J., and after returning to Springfield, moved to Marshall, Mich. Twenty years ago she and her husband, Frank W., now deceased, came to Detroit.
She leaves three daughters, Miss Hetty Prothero, with whom she lived; Mrs. G. G. Germaine and Mrs. C. V. Burnett. The body will be at the William R. Hamilton Chapel, 3975 Cass Ave., until Tuesday morning, when it will be taken to Springfield for services and burial.
She was buried in November 1934 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #35692287.
Children of Mary Ward Rodgers and Frank Wilby Prothero
- Edith Rodgers Prothero+ b. 21 Jul 1890, d. 25 Aug 1969
- Hettie Burd Prothero b. 23 Jun 1892
- Frances James Prothero+ b. 12 Mar 1895, d. 30 Mar 1984
Nelle White Rodgers
F, b. 6 December 1872, d. 8 July 1952
Cause of death: Arteriosclerosis. Nelle White Rodgers was born on 6 December 1872 at Chariton, Lucas Co., IA. She was the daughter of Thomas Scott Rodgers and Lavinia Frederica Grand-Girard. Nelle White Rodgers married Rev. William Braden Gillespie on 29 June 1898 at Chariton, Lucas Co., IA. Nelle White Rodgers died on 8 July 1952 at Lynwood, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 79. She was buried on 12 July 1952 at Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
Children of Nelle White Rodgers and Rev. William Braden Gillespie
- Margaret Emilie Gillespie+ b. 17 Nov 1899, d. 28 Nov 1993
- Ruth Isabel Gillespie b. 31 Dec 1901, d. 18 Aug 1987
Olive Kirkendall Rodgers
F, b. 25 September 1905, d. 25 October 1982
Olive Kirkendall Rodgers was born on 25 September 1905 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. She was the daughter of Archibald Rodgers and Olive Dell Kirkendall. Olive Kirkendall Rodgers married Earl Sylvester Wendell, son of William Sherman Wendell and Rosa Marie Bragg, on 12 May 1925 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. Olive Kirkendall Rodgers died on 25 October 1982 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 77 OBITUARY - Springfield (Ohio) News - Tuesday, October 26, 1982
MRS. OLIVE R. WENDELL, 76, of 111 Sunrise Terrace, New Carlisle, died Monday in Belle Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in July, 1968. She was a member of the Honey Creek United Presbyterian Church and the Seniors Citizens Club, both of New Carlisle. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Olive) Boyd, Bristol, Virginia; a son, Earl Wade (Bud) Wendell, Nashville, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle, with the Rev. Joseph Quinn officiating, and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. She was buried in 1982 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 47993918.
Note: When Grandma Wendell came to visit, she kind of took over the house. I remember that she would whip out a kleenex at the first sight of a grubby kid's face, and proceed to scrub right down to the dermis if that's what it took to get us clean (which it probably did!). We were in awe of her, but there was never a minute of doubt about her love of us. (DLB 2005.)
MRS. OLIVE R. WENDELL, 76, of 111 Sunrise Terrace, New Carlisle, died Monday in Belle Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in July, 1968. She was a member of the Honey Creek United Presbyterian Church and the Seniors Citizens Club, both of New Carlisle. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Olive) Boyd, Bristol, Virginia; a son, Earl Wade (Bud) Wendell, Nashville, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle, with the Rev. Joseph Quinn officiating, and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. She was buried in 1982 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 47993918.
Note: When Grandma Wendell came to visit, she kind of took over the house. I remember that she would whip out a kleenex at the first sight of a grubby kid's face, and proceed to scrub right down to the dermis if that's what it took to get us clean (which it probably did!). We were in awe of her, but there was never a minute of doubt about her love of us. (DLB 2005.)
Child of Olive Kirkendall Rodgers and Earl Sylvester Wendell
- Olive Rodgers Wendell+ b. 9 Mar 1926, d. 1 May 2020
Paul Cochran Rodgers
M, b. 20 February 1896, d. December 1964
Paul Cochran Rodgers was born on 20 February 1896 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was the son of William Rodgers and Josephine Ray Paul. Paul Cochran Rodgers died in December 1964 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 68. He was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, Section A, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
Presley Rodgers1
M, b. 1 April 1803, d. 21 December 1866
Presley Rodgers was born on 1 April 1803 at Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY.1 He was the son of James Joshua Rodgers. Presley Rodgers married Elizabeth Foley on 6 July 1823, Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records, by Mrs. Harry Kennett McAdams, Lexington, KY 1929, p.292.1 Presley Rodgers died on 21 December 1866 at Montgomery Co., MO, at age 63. He was buried in December 1866 at Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery City, Montgomery Co., MO.
Children of Presley Rodgers and Elizabeth Foley
- James H. Rodgers+ b. c 1828
- Beulah Ann Rodgers+1 b. 31 Mar 1844, d. 20 Feb 1907
Citations
- [S1740] 1860 Federal Census, Montgomery County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 635; FHL #803635.
Rachel Rodgers1
F, b. 15 November 1804, d. 21 February 1895
Rachel Rodgers was born on 15 November 1804 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., PA.1 She was the daughter of James Rodgers and Jennet Quigley.
Note: unmarried as of 1850 census. Rachel Rodgers died on 21 February 1895 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 90.1
Note: unmarried as of 1850 census. Rachel Rodgers died on 21 February 1895 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 90.1
Citations
- [S47] Belle McKinney Hays Swope, History of the Families of McKinney-Brady-Quigley, 235.
Rachel Ellen Rodgers
F, b. 18 July 1852, d. 5 April 1864
Rachel Ellen Rodgers was born on 18 July 1852 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She was the daughter of Richard Rodgers and Alice Greene. Rachel Ellen Rodgers died on 5 April 1864 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 11. She was buried in April 1864 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 35694965.
Rebecca Allen Rodgers
F, b. 1 May 1805, d. 1885
Rebecca Allen Rodgers was born on 1 May 1805. She was the daughter of Robert Rodgers and Effie Allen. Rebecca Allen Rodgers married Thomas Mitchell McCormick on 14 December 1826 at Dauphin Co., PA. Rebecca Allen Rodgers died in 1885 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA. She was buried at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.
Children of Rebecca Allen Rodgers and Thomas Mitchell McCormick
- Dr. Henry McCormick+ b. 20 Jan 1828, d. 27 Nov 1889
- Effinda McCormick1 b. c 1830
- Jane McCormick1 b. c 1833
- Margaret McCormick1 b. c 1843
Citations
- [S701] 1850 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 666.
Richard Rodgers1,2
M, b. 1733, d. 11 September 1804
Richard Rodgers was born in 1733.2 He was the son of William Rodgers. Richard Rodgers lived at Cumberland Co., PA.1 He married Rachel Denny, daughter of William Denny and Sarah Henderson. Richard Rodgers died on 11 September 1804 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland (now Dauphin) Co., PA, or 16 September, per Swope.2 He was buried in September 1804 at Middle Spring Presbyterian Church, Middle Spring, Cumberland Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 44304228.
Children of Richard Rodgers and Rachel Denny
- Andrew Rodgers
- Frances Rodgers
- Rachel Rodgers
- William Rodgers b. c 1772
- James Rodgers+ b. 9 Jan 1775, d. 10 Sep 1831
- Margaret Rodgers+ b. 13 May 1777, d. 22 Nov 1846
- Denny Rodgers b. 23 Nov 1794, d. 12 Mar 1831
Richard Rodgers1
M, b. 13 November 1799, d. 20 August 1871
Richard Rodgers was born on 13 November 1799 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., PA.1 He was the son of James Rodgers and Jennet Quigley. Richard Rodgers lived in 1833, Moved to Springfield, Clark Co., OH.2 He married Alice Greene, daughter of Ephraim Greene Jr. and Sarah H. Armstrong, on 30 July 1844.2 Richard Rodgers was Presbyterian. Occupation: Postmaster; owned quarries and lime kilns near Springfield, OH. He died on 20 August 1871 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 71 per headstone. Swobe book shows 15 AUG 1871.2 He was buried in August 1871 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 35694829.
Children of Richard Rodgers and Alice Greene
- James Denny Rodgers b. 20 Dec 1846, d. 11 Apr 1847
- George Greene Rodgers+ b. 9 Aug 1848, d. 1 Jul 1926
- Rachel Ellen Rodgers b. 18 Jul 1852, d. 5 Apr 1864
Richard Henry Rodgers
M, b. 23 September 1836
Richard Henry Rodgers was born on 23 September 1836 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was the son of Dr. Robert Rodgers and Effie Harrison. Richard Henry Rodgers married Alice Kilgore, daughter of Hon. Daniel Kilgore and Ellen Downey, on 21 June 1866. Occupation: Director, First National Bank of Springfield in 1905.
Children of Richard Henry Rodgers and Alice Kilgore
- Charles Kilgore Rodgers+ b. 28 Aug 1867, d. 27 Oct 1902
- Robert Sinclair Rodgers+ b. 9 Jul 1874, d. 3 Oct 1926
- Effie Stanton Rodgers b. 12 Aug 1876, d. 15 Jan 1881
Richard Mast Rodgers
M, b. 16 December 1896
Richard Mast Rodgers was born on 16 December 1896 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was the son of Charles Kilgore Rodgers and Florence Mast.
Robert Rodgers
M, b. circa 1778, d. 1854
Robert Rodgers was born circa 1778 at Dauphin Co., PA. He was the son of Lieut. Andrew Rodgers and Jane Henderson. Robert Rodgers married Effie Allen, daughter of Col. William Allen and Rebecca Green, on 16 February 1804 at Dauphin Co., PA. Robert Rodgers married Isabella Carr, daughter of John Carr and Jane Wallace, on 14 May 1812 at Neshaminy Presbyterian Church, Neshaminy, Bucks Co., PA, The marriage, with date, is listed in the compiled marriages of the Second Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, however the actual ceremony location was undoubtedly at Neshaminy. Robert Rodgers married Elizabeth Wilson on 18 March 1851. Robert Rodgers died in 1854 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
Children of Robert Rodgers and Effie Allen
- Rebecca Allen Rodgers+ b. 1 May 1805, d. 1885
- Andrew Rodgers b. Nov 1806, d. 26 Feb 1836
- William Allen Rodgers+ b. 1808, d. 1855
- Robert Henderson Rodgers b. 25 Jan 1811
Children of Robert Rodgers and Isabella Carr
- Jane Rodgers b. 1813
- John Carr Rodgers+ b. 1814
- Timothy Allen Rodgers b. Jul 1816, d. 15 Oct 1821
- James Rodgers+ b. 1817
- George Washington Rodgers+ b. 23 Aug 1819, d. 11 Aug 1899
- Effie Allen Rodgers+ b. 1821, d. 19 Aug 1891
- David Ferguson Rodgers b. 1823, d. c 1879
- Thomas Scott Rodgers+ b. 3 Dec 1825, d. 25 Aug 1914
- Isabella Carr Rodgers+ b. 1828, d. 30 Sep 1903
Robert Rodgers
M
Robert Rodgers was the son of John Carr Rodgers and Eliza Brown. Robert Rodgers died at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
Robert Rodgers
M, b. 9 January 1866, d. 14 July 1866
Robert Rodgers was born on 9 January 1866 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was the son of Dr. John Harrison Rodgers and Jane Mitchell Sturgeon. Robert Rodgers died on 14 July 1866 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
Robert Rodgers1
M, b. circa 1845
Robert Rodgers was born circa 1845 at Gallia Co., OH.1 He was the son of John Alexander Rodgers and Christina McCormick.1
Citations
- [S2431] 1850 Federal Census, Gallia County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 81.
Dr. Robert Rodgers1
M, b. 24 September 1807, d. 14 February 1880
Dr. Robert Rodgers was born on 24 September 1807 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., PA.1 He was the son of James Rodgers and Jennet Quigley.
Note: Studied medicine with Dr. Rankin of Shippensburg. After graduating, practiced 1828 - 29 at New Hope, Bucks Co., PA then relocated to Cumberland Co. and was associated with Dr. Geddes at Newville. In 1832 accepted a partnership with Dr. G. S. B. Hempstead at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH and remained there until 1833 when he returned to Pennsylvania and married. In 1833 he relocated to Springfield, OH. Was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church. Joined newly formed Second Presbyterian Church as trustee and deacon. Retired from medicine in 1870. In 1875 a slight paralysis was the beginning stage of a progressive disease that resulted in his death.
Information from "The McKinney-Brady-Quigley Families" by Belle McKinney Hays Swope, printed 1905, pp. 234 - 262. Dr. Robert Rodgers was graduated in 1828 at Medical Dept. University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1828. He married Effie Harrison, daughter of John Harrison and Frances (?), on 10 April 1833. Dr. Robert Rodgers died on 14 February 1880 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 72.
Note: Studied medicine with Dr. Rankin of Shippensburg. After graduating, practiced 1828 - 29 at New Hope, Bucks Co., PA then relocated to Cumberland Co. and was associated with Dr. Geddes at Newville. In 1832 accepted a partnership with Dr. G. S. B. Hempstead at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH and remained there until 1833 when he returned to Pennsylvania and married. In 1833 he relocated to Springfield, OH. Was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church. Joined newly formed Second Presbyterian Church as trustee and deacon. Retired from medicine in 1870. In 1875 a slight paralysis was the beginning stage of a progressive disease that resulted in his death.
Information from "The McKinney-Brady-Quigley Families" by Belle McKinney Hays Swope, printed 1905, pp. 234 - 262. Dr. Robert Rodgers was graduated in 1828 at Medical Dept. University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1828. He married Effie Harrison, daughter of John Harrison and Frances (?), on 10 April 1833. Dr. Robert Rodgers died on 14 February 1880 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 72.
Children of Dr. Robert Rodgers and Effie Harrison
- Dr. John Harrison Rodgers+ b. 19 Aug 1834
- Richard Henry Rodgers+ b. 23 Sep 1836
- Isaac Ward Rodgers b. 23 Sep 1836
- Frances Rodgers b. 30 Dec 1838
- Jane Ellen Rodgers b. 1840
- James Godman Rodgers+ b. 14 Aug 1843
- Sarah Elizabeth Rodgers b. 9 May 1847
Citations
- [S47] Belle McKinney Hays Swope, History of the Families of McKinney-Brady-Quigley, 235.
Robert Cochran Rodgers
M, b. 16 June 1852, d. 8 May 1920
Robert Cochran Rodgers was born on 16 June 1852 at Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Rev. James Linn Rodgers and Hettie Burd Cochran. Robert Cochran Rodgers was graduated; Wittenberg College and Princeton University. Occupation: Admitted to the Ohio Bar, Columbus, 5 June 1877 on 5 June 1877. He married Emma N. White, daughter of Judge William White and Rachel Stout, on 30 December 1879. Robert Cochran Rodgers lived in 1900 at 99 North Limestone Street, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 He died on 8 May 1920 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 67 Obituary, Springfield Daily News, May 8, 1920 (via findagrave.com):
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Robert C. Rodgers Succumbs After Illness of Two Days
Robert C. Rodgers, 67, one of the city's highly respected citizens, prominent attorney and churchman, died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at his home 211 North Limestone street. His death was due to heart trouble induced by abdominal obstruction. He had been ill only since Thursday. Up until that time he had been in his usual good health.
He was a man universally liked and was connected with one of the city's oldest families. Mr. Rodgers possessed a kind and genial disposition and ever placed his time at the disposal of his friends, when he could lend them a helping hand.
He was born in Knox county, Pennsylvania, and when five years of age, came to this city with his parents. In Springfield he enjoyed the educational advantages offered, attending private schools and Wittenberg college. His father, Rev. James L. Rodgers, will be remembered as a well known pastor and educator.
Upon completion of his studies at Wittenberg college, he went to Princeton university, becoming a member of the class of 1875. He left college in his junior year and returned to Springfield in order to enter upon the study of law. This completed, he was admitted to the bar in 1877. Since that time he had been in continuous practice. At the time of his death, he occupied a place of prominence in his profession throughout Clark county.
Mr. Rodgers was married to Miss Emma White in 1879. She is the daughter of the late Judge William White. The wife, and two sons, William W. Rodgers, now in business in Buenos Aires, South America, and James Linn Rodgers, formerly of the United States navy, and now in business in New York city, survive him.
Mr. Rodgers was a member of the former Second Presbyterian church and retained his membership when that church merged with the First Presbyterian church, becoming the Covenant church. He also belonged to the Clark County Bar association.
He was buried in May 1920 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 35718462.
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Robert C. Rodgers Succumbs After Illness of Two Days
Robert C. Rodgers, 67, one of the city's highly respected citizens, prominent attorney and churchman, died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at his home 211 North Limestone street. His death was due to heart trouble induced by abdominal obstruction. He had been ill only since Thursday. Up until that time he had been in his usual good health.
He was a man universally liked and was connected with one of the city's oldest families. Mr. Rodgers possessed a kind and genial disposition and ever placed his time at the disposal of his friends, when he could lend them a helping hand.
He was born in Knox county, Pennsylvania, and when five years of age, came to this city with his parents. In Springfield he enjoyed the educational advantages offered, attending private schools and Wittenberg college. His father, Rev. James L. Rodgers, will be remembered as a well known pastor and educator.
Upon completion of his studies at Wittenberg college, he went to Princeton university, becoming a member of the class of 1875. He left college in his junior year and returned to Springfield in order to enter upon the study of law. This completed, he was admitted to the bar in 1877. Since that time he had been in continuous practice. At the time of his death, he occupied a place of prominence in his profession throughout Clark county.
Mr. Rodgers was married to Miss Emma White in 1879. She is the daughter of the late Judge William White. The wife, and two sons, William W. Rodgers, now in business in Buenos Aires, South America, and James Linn Rodgers, formerly of the United States navy, and now in business in New York city, survive him.
Mr. Rodgers was a member of the former Second Presbyterian church and retained his membership when that church merged with the First Presbyterian church, becoming the Covenant church. He also belonged to the Clark County Bar association.
He was buried in May 1920 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 35718462.
Children of Robert Cochran Rodgers and Emma N. White
- William White Rodgers+ b. 21 Jul 1883, d. 17 Apr 1971
- James Linn Rodgers b. 4 Dec 1888, d. 19 Apr 1969
Citations
- [S417] 1900 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1246; FHL #1241246.
Robert Henderson Rodgers
M, b. 25 January 1811
Robert Henderson Rodgers was born on 25 January 1811 at West Hanover, Dauphin Co., PA. He was the son of Robert Rodgers and Effie Allen. Robert Henderson Rodgers died at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Robert Sinclair Rodgers
M, b. 9 July 1874, d. 3 October 1926
Robert Sinclair Rodgers was born on 9 July 1874 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was the son of Richard Henry Rodgers and Alice Kilgore. Robert Sinclair Rodgers married Edith Ann Winwood, daughter of George Moody Winwood and Kate Haines Cox, on 5 June 1900 at Clark Co., OH. Occupation: General Manager, American Seeding Machine Co., Springfield in 1905. Robert Sinclair Rodgers lived in 1905 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He lived in January 1920 at 830 Limestone Street, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 He died on 3 October 1926 at Baltimore, MD, at age 52. He was buried in October 1926 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
Children of Robert Sinclair Rodgers and Edith Ann Winwood
- Alice Kilgore Rodgers+ b. 4 Aug 1904, d. 16 Jun 1970
- Lucinda Winwood Rodgers+1 b. 4 Nov 1908, d. 28 Dec 1954
Citations
- [S1359] 1920 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1353-4; FHL #1821353-4.
Rodney Scott Rodgers
M, b. 27 April 1905, d. 9 May 1967
Rodney Scott Rodgers was born on 27 April 1905 at Lucas Co., IA. He was the son of Charles Barnett Rodgers and Cynthia Litchfield. Rodney Scott Rodgers married Esther Norma Yates in 1925. Rodney Scott Rodgers died on 9 May 1967 at age 62.
Romaine Rodgers1
F, b. 25 February 1856, d. 26 September 1897
Romaine Rodgers was born on 25 February 1856 at Gallia Co., OH.1 She was the daughter of John Alexander Rodgers and Christina McCormick.1 Romaine Rodgers died on 26 September 1897 at age 41. She was buried in September 1897 at Bethel Cemetery, Addison Twp., Gallia Co., OH, Findagrave #58952150.
Citations
- [S685] 1860 Federal Census, Gallia County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 966; FHL #803966.
Ruth E. Rodgers
F, b. circa 1888
Ruth E. Rodgers was born circa 1888 at New York.1 She married James Linn Rodgers, son of Robert Cochran Rodgers and Emma N. White.
Citations
- [S3705] 1940 Federal Census, Orange County, New York. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2712.