George Washington Rogers b. 5 Mar 1825 , , Virginia, USA d. 21 Jan 1911 Fulton Twp, , Callaway, Missouri, USA: Albemarle to Callaway, a Herring Family Journey

1825 - 1911

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Birth 5 Mar 1825 , , Virginia, USA

Gender Male

Died 21 Jan 1911 Fulton Twp, , Callaway, Missouri, USA

Cause: La Grippe

Buried 23 Jan 1911 Carrington Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrington, Callaway, Missouri, USA

Obituary 27 Jan 1911 Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA

Fulton Gazette

G.W. Rogers Dead.
George W. Rogers aged 86 years, died of la grippe and a complication of diseases at his home, four miles north of Fulton, last Saturday night, after an illness of nine days. Funeral services were conducted at Carrington Baptist church Monday morning by Rev. C.B. Duncan, pastor of the Fulton Methodist church, and burial was in the Carrington cemetery.
Mr. Rogers was born in Blooery, Hampshire county, Cirginia, March 5, 1825. He was married December 27, 1859 to Miss Sarah Jane Willey, of Virginia, who survives him. He served under the famous Ashby in the Confederate army, being attached to the Seventh Virginia cavalry. Several years after the Civil war Mr. and Mrs. Rogers moved to Callaway county where they have made their home for forty years.
Nine of their eleven children survive, namely; Robert, living northeast of Fulton; Rev. James H., Athens, Ga.; Owen, living at home; John H., living north of Fulton; Thomas W., Omaha, Neb.; Elwood, Edmond, Okla.; Mrs. W.T. Brooks, Hatton; Mrs. T.E. Blackburn, northwest of Fulton, and Miss Mattie, at home.
Mr. Rogers became a member of the Methodist church in 1875. He was a zealous Christian, a man of high principles, a good neighbor, and an intelligent and useful citizen. The most of his years in Callaway were spent in the vicinity of Carrington, where he was highly esteemed and enjoyed the confidence and good will of those who knew him. The Gazette extends sympathy to those who mourn his death.

Person ID I15552 Herring Family of Callaway County, Missouri

Last Modified 04 Apr 2011

Family Sarah Jane Willey, b. 11 Feb 1842, , , Virginia, USA , d. 15 Dec 1919, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA

Children

	1. Robert Rogers, b. 4 Nov 1862, Winchester, Winchester (City), Virginia, USA , d. 26 Feb 1940, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA
>	2. John H. Rogers, b. 7 Feb 1871, , , Virginia, USA , d. 8 Aug 1956, Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA

Last Modified 05 Nov 2010

Family ID F14349339 Group Sheet

Notes	His parents were Benjamin Rogers and Mary Ann Beal of Virginia. Mattie Rogers of Fulton, Missouri, gave the information for his death certificate. He was a farmer. 1880; Census Place: Round Prairie, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: 677; Family History Film: 1254677; Page: 675B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 0773. 1880; Census Place: Round Prairie, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: 677; Family History Film: 1254677; Page: 675B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 0773. Name: George W. Rodgers Home in 1880: Round Prairie, Callaway, Missouri Age: 56 Estimated birth year: abt 1824 Birthplace: Virginia Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Sarah J. Rodgers Father's birthplace: Virginia Mother's birthplace: Virginia Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age George W. Rodgers 56 Sarah J. Rodgers 39 Robert Rodgers 19 James W. Rodgers 18 Lanella K. Rodgers 16 Owen Rodgers 13 Thomas W. Rodgers 12 George W. Rodgers 11 John H. Rodgers 9 Lyda V. Rodgers 7 Martha E. Rodgers 2 Charles E. Rodgers 7m He served under the famous Ashby in the Confederate army, being attached to the Seventh Virginia cavalry.

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Event

	Died - Cause: La Grippe - 21 Jan 1911 - Fulton Twp, , Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Buried - 23 Jan 1911 - Carrington Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrington, Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Obituary - Fulton Gazette - 27 Jan 1911 - Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA

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