Brief Life History of Phineas
When Phineas Rogers was born on 1 March 1764, in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Nathan Rogers, was 45 and his mother, Hannah Crandall, was 33. He married Rebecca Beebe in 1783, in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 6 daughters. He died on 13 January 1857, in Amity, Allegany, New York, United States, at the age of 92.
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Sources (27)
- Phineas Rogers, "United States Census, 1850"
- Phineus Rogers in household of Phineus Rogers, "New York State Census, 1855"
- Phinehas Rogers, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
Spouse and Children
1764–1857 Male
1763–1856 Female
Children (11)
1784–1863 Female
1786–1865 Female
1786– Female
1789– Male
1792–1869 Male
+6 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1718–1796 Male
1730–1800 Female
Siblings (6)
1758–1841 Female
1760–1824 Male
1764–1857 Male
1767–1841 Male
1768–1841 Male
+1 More Child
World Events (8)
1776
Age 12
1776
Age 12
1789
Age 25
Name Meaning
English (of Norman origin): variant of Roger , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Irish: adopted for Gaelic Mac Ruaidhrí (see Rorie ).
History: Thomas Rogers (c. 1587–1621), born in London, England, was among the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. He died during the first winter at Plymouth Colony, but his son Joseph survived and married, and was later joined in MA by his brother John. This name was subsequently brought to North America independently by many different bearers.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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