Brief Life History of Robert
When Robert Rodger was born on 21 December 1813, in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, David Rodger, was 42 and his mother, Margaret Boyle, was 16. He married Elisabeth Lamont on 22 December 1838, in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Cunningham, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1851. In 1874, at the age of 63, his occupation is listed as coal merchant. He died on 11 November 1896, in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, at the age of 82.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Robert? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (20)
- Robert Rodger, "Scotland Census, 1841"
- Robert Roger, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
- Robert Rodger, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
Spouse and Children
Children (11)
+6 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (7)
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1815
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
1817 · Dryburgh Abbey Bridge
Dryburgh Abbey Bridge was a cable-stayed footbridge that connected the villages of Dryburgh and St. Boswells, across the River Tweed. Before its construction, A ferry crossing service had existed here for centuries. It was originally 79 meters long and was undergoing a period of rapid growth in popularity. The Bridge was completed on August 1 but a few months later it collapsed. Very shortly after the collapse, another bridge was built further downstream. A new bridge, which still stands today, was constructed after the first World War.
1838 · Jenners Department Store Opens its doors
Jenners was founded by Charles Jenner as a department store for the community. The original building was destroyed by a fire in 1892 but, with a new design in mind, the store was reopened in 1895 with new features. It was named Harrods of the North after it was given Royal Warrant in 1911 and was visited by Queen Elizabeth II on its 150th anniversary. It was sold to the House of Fraser in 2005, which in 2008, made much needed improvements to the store.
Name Meaning
Scottish: variant of Roger .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.