James Rodger

Male22 August 1781–12 September 1838

Brief Life History of James

When James Rodger was born on 22 August 1781, in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, his father, William Rodger or Roger, was 29 and his mother, Jean Kirkwood, was 25. He married Anne Kirkwood on 27 July 1799, in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 12 September 1838, at the age of 57.

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Family Time Line

James Rodger
after 1781–1838
Anne Kirkwood
1773–1835
Marriage: 27 July 1799
William Rodger
1800–
James Rodger
1803–
Gilbert Rodger
1807–1851
Euphemia Rodger
1813–1884
John Rodger
1815–
Charles Roger
1819–
Jean Roger
1822–

Sources (16)

  • James Rodger, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
  • James Rodger in entry for William Rodger, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • James Rogers in entry for Gilbert Rogers, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"

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  • Marriage
    27 July 1799Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Children (7)

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    Siblings (2)

    Name Meaning

    Scottish: variant of Roger .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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