BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA

ROGERS FAMILY

Research Summary - Thomas F. Rogers

Thomas F. Rogers was born ca 1815 in New Hanover Co., NC, the son of James Rogers and Nancy (surname unknown). His father moved to Georgia somewhere around 1834 and settled in present day Brooks County, GA. Thomas was a confederate soldier, serving as a private in the Brooks County militia. Thomas was married first to Nancy Alderman Mathis on 28 Nov, 1838 in present day Brooks County, GA. She was born ca 1818 in Bulloch County, GA, the daughter of John Mathis and his second wife Susannah Edmondson. Nancy died on 18 January, 1863. Thomas was married second to Mary Scott on 21 Apr, 1863 in Brooks County, GA. She was many years younger than him. He died a short time later. On 4 Oct, 1866 his widow Mary married Thomas Maloney. There was some litigation of his estate between Mary and Thomas’ children by his first wife, which was settled early in 1866.

Children of Thomas F. Rogers and his first wife Nancy A. Mathis

Name

Born

Where

Died

Married

 

Richmond R.

24 Aug, 1839

Lowndes Co., GA

22 Nov, 1863

 

 

—

11 Nov, 1841

Lowndes Co., GA

 

 

 

Francis

7 May, 1843

Lowndes Co., GA

23 Jul, 1864

 

 

Susannah E.

29 Jan, 1845

Lowndes Co., GA

 

J. J. Devane 19 May, 1868 Brooks Co., GA

John J.

26 Jan, 1847

Lowndes Co., GA

7 Sep, 1909

 

 

Aaron J.

5 May, 1849

Lowndes Co., GA

15 Jan, 1917

Emma Evaline Cooper 9 Jul, 1868 Brooks Co., GA

Phoebe L.

1 Nov, 1852

Lowndes Co., GA

 

 

 

William P.

27 Dec, 1853

Lowndes Co., GA

 

 

 

Wiley Mitchell

8 May, 1856

Lowndes Co., GA

 

 

 

Alan

23 May, 1858

Lowndes Co., GA

 

 

 

Ancil

13 Mar, 1860

Brooks Co., GA

 

 

 

Nancy A.

18 Jan, 1863

Brooks Co., GA

18 Jan, 1863

 

 

Children of Thomas F. Rogers and his second wife Mary Scott

Rebecca

early 1864

Brooks Co., GA

 

 

 

Annual Return Book C, Page 424 list the then living heirs of Thomas F. Rogers as Rebecca, Susan, J.J., Aaron, Eliza, William, Mitchell, Ansel and Alan.


Note: The names and dates above were abstracted directly from the family bible of Thomas F. Rogers by Dorothy Mullis Hodges (great granddaughter of Thomas F. Rogers) in October 1975. Unfortunately, she never told me which of her cousins had possession of the bible.

RESEARCH DATA

1834. Brothers James Rogers, Uriah Rogers and William H. Rodgers first appear in the Lowndes County Tax Digest in Captain Godwin’s District. 1834 Tax Digest Lowndes Co., GA. [Thomas F. Rogers is the son of James Rogers.]

1838.Thomas [F] Rogers paid tax on 163 acres in Land Lot 197, 12th district.

1 Jan 1840. United States Federal Census Lowndes County, GA.

Thomas F. Rogers

[Nancy A.]

[Richmond]

20-30

15-20

0-5

Note: On same page as James Newton, David Mathis, James Mathis, Jr., John Mathis & James Rodgers.

1 Jan 1840. Thomas F. Rogers liable for tax on 163 acres in Land Lot 199, 12th district.

1 Jan 1850. United States Federal Census Lowndes County, GA. Div. 53 #153 Taken 23 Aug, 1850.

Thomas F. Rogers

30

NC

Farmer Realty $400

Nancy

27

GA

Richmond

11

GA

Francis

7

GA

Savannah E.

5

GA

John J.

3

GA

Aaron

1

GA

15 Aug 1859. Second regular term of Inferior Court. Thomas F. Rogers was juror in first jury of the term. Huxford, History of Brooks County, Georgia, p .65

Nov 1859. Thomas F. Rogers served as juror in second term of Superior Court. Huxford, History of Brooks County, Georgia, p.69

1 Jan 1860. United States Federal Census Brooks County, GA. Tallokas District, page 13, #96. Taken 22 Jun, 1860.

Thomas F. Rogers

44

NC

Farmer Realty $5000

Personalty $2700

Nancy

41

GA

Richmond

21

GA

Francis

18

GA

Susan E.

15

GA

John J.

12

GA

Aaron

10

GA

Pheabie A.

8

GA

William P.

6

GA

Wiley M.

4

GA

Ansell

5/12

GA

1862. Thomas F. Rogers was private in Brooks Co. Militia. Huxford, History of Brooks County, Georgia, p. 126.

21 Apr 1863. Thomas F. Rogers married Miss Mary Scott. The marriage was officiated by Isaac Johnson, J.P. Brooks County Marriage Book A, p.45.

27 Apr 1864. Thomas F. Rogers made his will. He gave to his wife the house on tract of land purchased from Hardy Hunter. No children were mentioned by name. Witnesses: John T. Devane, Winn Johnson, William Hudson, Matson? (Watson?) Folsom. Brooks County, GA Wills, Vol 1, p. 53. LDS Image 61.

12 Dec 1865. William G. Bently, administrator vs. Mary Rogers et alia. Bill for Interpleader and Direction. The Court allowed the interpleader and added William H. Devane, as guardian ad litem of minors Elaphira, John, Aaron, Phoebe, William, Mitchell, Ansel, Alice and Rebecca Rogers as a party to the case. Brooks County, Georgia Minutes of Superior Court Book A, p 264.

20 Feb 1866. William G. Bently, administrator vs. Mary Rogers. Bill for Direction. The Court ordered (1) that the widow Mary, be allowed to keep the land Thomas F. Rogers purchased from Hardy Hunter and the house thereon, during her natural life, not a fee simple in said tract; and (2) appointed commissioners to appraise the estate for division. The portions of the estate due to men of age and the widow Mary would be turned over to them; and the share of the minor heirs would be kept together for the support and education of the children. Brooks County, Georgia Minutes of Superior Court Book A, p 274.

Jun Term 1866. William H. Devane, guardian ad litem vs. Mary Rogers. The Court Ordered William H. Devane to convey the Hunter tract described in the Will to Mary Rogers upon her relinquishing her interest in all of the other property in the estate (except the interest in the rent of the storehouse in Quitman for the year 1866.) [i.e. the estate dispute was settled.] Brooks County, Georgia Minutes of Superior Court Book A, p 297.

4 Oct 1866. Thomas Maloney married Mrs. Mary Rogers [Mary Scott Rogers, widow of Thomas F. Rogers]. Brooks County, Georgia Marriage Book A, p. 94.

1 Jan 1870. United States Federal Census Brooks County, GA. Quitman District, page 91B.

Thomas Maloney

59

Ireland

 

Mary Maloney

28

GA

Fannie Maloney

7/12

GA

Rebecca Rodgers

6

GA

1 Jan 1880. United States Federal Census Brooks County, GA. Cat Creek District, page 279A.

Thomas Maloney

66

MA

Note: Rebecca Rogers is not found on this page.

Mary Maloney

35

GA

Fannie Maloney

8

GA

James Maloney

7

GA

Real Estate


All of the Land Lots referenced below for Thomas F. Rogers lie in present day Brooks County.

 

•Land Lot 435 is immediately to the west of Land Lot 394. Both lie just to the west of downtown Quitman.

•The following cluster of Land Lots lies just east of downtown Quitman.

 

 

 

293

 

 

 

340

305

294

259

 

 

 

 

295

258

 

 

 

 

 

257

 

 

Deeds of Thomas F. Rogers

Land Lot 340 12th District

Brooks A 386

22 Mar 1852

John W. Hines

Thomas F. Rogers

490

LL 340/12

$45. Orig. recorded in Deed Book E, page 51, Lowndes County 22 Nov, 1852. Recorded 13 Apr, 1860. Witnesses: Thomas Hughes Hines, William Smith, J.P.

Brooks A 387

8 Jan 1855

Theophilus H. Hurst

Thomas F. Rogers

[490]

LL 340/12

$600. Orig. recorded in Deed Book F, page 132, Lowndes County 6 Mar, 1856. Recorded: 13 Apr, 1860. Witnesses: Fleming B. Walker, A. Wilaford.

Land Lot 305 12th District

Brooks A 384

1 Feb 1853

Moses Smith

Thomas F. Rogers

490

LL 305/12

$600. Orig. recorded in Deed Book E, page 82, Lowndes County 14 Mar, 1853. Recorded: 13 Apr, 1860. Witnesses: Owen Smith, Duncan Smith.

Brooks D 061-1

2 Jan 1871

Aaron Rodgers, John T. Devane, and his wife S.E. Devane (Formerly Rodgers)

Arthur M. D. Simpson

163 1/3

LL 305/12

2/6 undivided interest. Recorded: 30 Aug, 1873. Witnesses: James H. Hunter, S. T. Kingsbery (notary).

Brooks D 059

24 May 1873

Thomas F. Rodgers

deceased. Howells S. Wallace, guardian for Phebe L. Rodgers, Mitchell W. Rodgers, William P. Rodgers & Ansel Rodgers, minor heirs of Thomas F. Rodgers, deceased

A.M.D. Simpson

170

LL 305/12

4/6 undivided interest. Bond for title to Aaron Rogers & John J. Devane $3000. Bill of complaint May Term, 1873 Brooks Co. Superior Court. Recorded: 30 Aug., 1873. Witness: M.F. Simpson. Note: Brooks County Deeds D 060 & D 062 have a purchase money security deed back to the sellers. Mentions Phoebe L. Rodgers (now Devane).

Land Lot 259 12th District

Brooks A 003

19 Jul 1858

James D. Shanks

Thomas F. Rogers

490

LL 259/12

$1,000. Recorded: 3 Jan, 1859. Witnesses: James R. M. Smith, William J. Patrick.

Brooks A 265

21 Nov 1859

Thomas F. Rogers

Ebenezer G. Folsom

245

North half of LL 259/12

 Recorded: 14 Jan, 1860. Witnesses: S. ___ Kingsberry, Jesse T. Davis

Brooks D 266

26 Jul 1861

Thomas F. Rogers

Primitive Baptist Church

1

LL 259/12

Gift. For so long as she remains a Primitive Baptist Church. On North side of south half of LL 259/12. Recorded: 12 Feb, 1875. Witnesses: Ebenezer G. Folsom, Iverson C. Johnson, W.J. Winters, Zadock Olliff.

Brooks B 001

24 Feb 1862

Thomas F. Rogers

William H. Devane

243

LL 259/12

$2,000. Except 2 acres (one on the center of the north line and one where the church stands.) Recorded: 17 Mar, 1862. Witnesses: Thomas Avera, W.G. Bentley.

Land Lot 435 12th District

Brooks A 265

14 Jan 1860

Thomas F. Rogers

Ebenezer G. Folsom

---

N. half LL 435/12

 $1,100. Recorded: 14 Jan, 1860. Witnesses: S. ___ Kingsberry, Jesse T. Davis.

Land Lot 394 12th District

Brooks B 002

24 Feb 1862

William H. Devane

Thomas F. Rogers

245

East portion LL 394/12

$2,000. Railroad forms the south line. Recorded: 17 Mar, 1862. Witnesses: Thomas Avera, William G. Bentley.

Brooks B 123

4 Apr 1863

Thomas F. Rogers

Joseph C. Cummings

245

NE Portion LL 394/12

Railroad forms the south line. In Quitman? Recorded: 23 Apr, 1863. Witnesses: M.C. Wilkinson, Jesse T. Davis.

Land Lot 257 12th District

Brooks B 023

1863

Thomas F. Rogers

 

330

LL 257/12

Not yet Abstracted.

Lot 2, Block 14 Quitman

Brooks B 140

19 May 1863

Joseph S. Cummings

Thomas F. Rogers

—

—

$2200. In Town of Quitman. Lot & lower story of house, reserving second story for a masonic lodge. Lot 2, Block 14, southeast section. 40' front and 104' deep. Recorded: 21 May, 1863. Witnesses: John S. Palman, Henry F. Mabbett, J.P.

Brooks C 194

6 Jan 1868

Thomas F. Rogers, dec’d by William H. Devane, administrator

John G. McCall

—

—

$1590. Lot 2, Block 14 Southeast Section Town of Quitman. 40' x 104', except upper story. Recorded: 13 Mar, 1868. Witnesses: _____ Moore, D. R. Creech, J.I.C.

Land Lot 294 & 295 12th District

Brooks B 438

21 Dec 1863

Hardy Hunter

Thomas F. Rogers

295 1/4

East side of LL 295/12

Plus 90 acres southeast corner LL 294/12. Recorded: 15 Apr, 1864. Witnesses: William H. Devane, D. R. Creech, J.I.C.

Brooks B 637

23 Jun 1866

Thomas F. Rogers, dec’d, by William H. Devane, administrator and as guardian ad litem for minor heirs .

Mary Rogers (widow)

380

East side of LL 295/12

Ref: June Term, 1866 Superior Court. Tract 1: 290 acres East side of LL295/12. Tract 2: 90 acres southeast corner LL 294/12. Known as the Hardy Hunter Place. Recorded: 25 Jun, 1866. Witnesses: William A. Lane, William Hudson.

Brooks B 667

11 Aug 1866

Howell S. Wallace

Mary Rogers

155

Southwest corner LL 295/12

Adjoining Williford, Godwin. Recorded: 27 Aug, 1866. Witnesses: Milton C. Wade, D. R. Creech, J.I.C.

Brooks B 671

11 Aug 1866

Mary Rogers

Howell S. Wallace

380

 

Tract 1: 290 acres East side of LL295/12. Tract 2: 90 acres southeast corner LL 294/12. Recorded: 6 Sep, 1866. Witnesses: Milton C. Wade, D.R. Creech, J.I.C.

Brooks D 338

 

 

Mary Rogers

 

 

Not yet abstracted.

Thomas F. Rogers Estate Records

The estate of Thomas F. Rogers was divided as follows:


1. His widow was allotted certain property from his estate in accordance with his will and as a result of settlement of litigation.

2. John J Rogers and Susannah Rogers were adults and each took an agreed portion as their share of the estate.

3. The share of minors Aaron, Phoebe, William, Wiley (Mitchell), Alan and Ansel was kept together as a group and held by their guardian.

4. The share of Rebecca, minor was held by her guardian.


Note: The two eldest sons of Thomas F. Rogers had already died at the time of the division of his estate. There were no heirs other than the nine then living children. Accordingly, Richmond and Francis had no living descendants.


See Brooks County Annual Return Book C, p. 467.

Brooks Ordinary Minutes

Year

Name

Comment

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 171

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 174

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 236

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 297

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 384

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 392

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 407

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 442

 

T. F. Rodgers

 

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 418

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors of

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 419

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors of

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 420

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors of

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 450

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors of

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes A 451

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors of

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes B 108

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes B 109

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes B 122

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes B 385

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

 

Brooks Ordinary Minutes B 589

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors [Guardian relieved of filing late return, Aug., 1876]

Brooks Ordinary

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors Minutes B 312-315

Inventory and Appraisements

Year

Name

Comments

 

Brooks Inv. & Appr. A 171

 

Thomas F. Rogers

Land Lots 305, 340, Pt 293, 294

Brooks Inv. & Appr. A 216

 

Thomas F. Rogers

 

 

Annual Returns   

Year

Name

 

Comments

Brooks Annual Returns C 195

1865

Thomas F. Rogers

deceased

LDS Image 121

Brooks Annual Returns C 291

1866

Thomas F. Rogers

deceased

LDS Image 170

Brooks Annual Returns C 419

1867

Thomas F. Rogers

deceased

LDS Image 235

Includes payment of a Federal Tax on legacies that named each of the nine heirs as follows: Rebecca, Susan, J. J., Aaron, Eliza, William, Mitchel, Ansel & Alan.

Brooks Annual Returns C 467

1868

Thomas F. Rogers

deceased

LDS Image 262, final division

Voucher # 9  

Voucher # 10 

Voucher # 11 

Voucher # 12       

W. Bowens gdn. for Rebecca Rogers.

J. J. Rogers

S. E. Rogers

W. H. Devane gdn. for the minors of Thomas F. Rogers.

Brooks Annual Returns C 569

1868

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

LDS Image 313

Brooks Annual Returns C 593

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

LDS Image 327

Brooks Annual Returns D 412

2 Mar, 1868

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

LDS Image 578

Aaron, Phoebe L. & William, minors over the age of 14 request William H. Devane as their guardian.

Brooks Annual Returns D 551

 

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

LDS Image 655

Brooks Annual Returns F 052

1873-1875

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

 

Brooks Annual Returns F 294

1873

Thomas F. Rogers

minors

LDS Image 486

Brooks Annual Returns C 593

 

Rebecca J. Rogers

minor

LDS Image

Brooks Annual Returns C 594

 

Rebecca J. Rogers

minor

LDS Image

Brooks Annual Returns D 416

 

Rebecca J. Rogers

minor

 

Brooks Annual Returns F 174

Rebecca Rogers

minor

 

 

Brooks Annual Returns F 266

Rebecca Rogers

minor

 

 

Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com