SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO - BIO: ROGERS, Hannah, Ancestors of *************************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. *************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jim Kenepp JKenepp@aol.com May 12, 1999 *************************************************************************** Ancestors of Hannah Rogers Generation No. 1 1. Hannah Rogers, born January 1828 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio; died March 20, 1853 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. She was the daughter of 2. Gurdon Rogers , Jr. and 3. Sarah Smith. She married (1) John Thomas Brittain October 24, 1844. He was the son of John Brittain and Margaret Albertson. More About Hannah Rogers: Burial: March 1853, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Housewife Notes for John Thomas Brittain: John Thomas came with his father to the farm on Brittain Road when he was nine years old. In 1844, (October 24), he married Hannah Rogers, daughter of Gurdon and Sarah Rogers. Hannah was one of eight children and was born in Chardon, Geauga County, 1829, and died at 89 Brittain Road March 20, 1853. Hannah's ancestry goes back to the Reverend John Rogers who died in England in 1639. Her grandfather, Gurdon (1765-1832), served in the Revolutionary War. Her father, also named Gurdon, was born in 1798 and died in 1865. Her mother, Sarah, died in 1883. The Rodger family history is found in Hurd's History of New London, Connecticut, 1882. An early Rodger ancestor landed from England about 1635. He served in the General Assembly in Hartford, 1666-1674. His wife's father was the first licensed physcian in Connecticut. William Williams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a member of this family. The name Bliss also appears on Hannah's records. The daughter of William the Conqueror married the Count of Blois (Bliss). An ancestor of the Bliss family was on the Mayflower. There was also a Drake in the family descended from Sir Francis. At one time John Thomas had a clay industry which he operated for three years, the farm, and a blacksmith shop. Eventually he sold the land along Market Street. During these years he saw Akron begin to develop. In the begining, there was Middlebury in the vicinity of Case Ave. where there were woolen mills, pottery manufacturing, and a few stores. The main supplies were brought from Pittsburgh. At Massilon Road and Market Street, a community grew which was called White Grocery. It had a hotel, post office, general store, school house, wagon shop, clay mill, and a few homes. Later this settlement was called Brittain. Many tales have been told about John Thomas and the family. Hannah, the first wife of Thomas, had a sister Ann who worked in the woolen mills at Middlebury about 1850. Her chum was Catherine Potts who was later to Thomas' second wife. Hannad went to Ann's boarding house for a party. It was there Thomas met Hannah and took her home. A few monthes later, they were married. According to the story, the day was set for the wedding and preparations were made, but Thomas did not show up. A day or two later he came, explainin the horses were in use and it was too far to walk, so he waited for a horse to ride. After Hannah's death, Thomas asked her friend Catherine, to come and keep house for him until he could make other arrangements. She never left and he married her September 1, 1853. Catherine was born January 1, 1831 in Suffield Township. She was the daughter of Israel and Mary Cook Potts. Catherine told about being homesick and running back home to Suffield at the time she was caring for John Thomas' children. That nigh, Thomas went for her, but she had hidden upstairs in the log cabin. Her mother told him that Catherine was there. Then he asked if he could marry Catherine. Her mother called her down and right then she said "yes". John Thomas took Catherine home with him a few days later, they hid their clothes in the barn, dressed, and slipped away and were married. Not until weeks later at a Thanksgiving dinner did the family know they had married and then only when he said she would sit at the head of the table from then on. John Thomas bought and lived on a adjoining farm in Tallmadge where he stayed until after Catherine died. Then he returned to live on the old homestead until he died in 1913 at his daughter's (Grace Chapin's) home. When John Thomas died, he left eight children, thirty-seven grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. He had been a successful farmer and was active in community affairs. He was a Tallmadge trustee and was on the school board for thrity years. His father helped build the first school in Summit County. It was also use as a church and Sunday school. The Brittains were Methodist but, according to an old story, an evangelist came to Springfield in the early seventies and converted them all to Presbyterians. This was the begining of the North Springfield Presbyterian Church in Ellet. John Thomas as an active member of the Grange and a staunch Republican. He cast his first vote for Henry Clay when he was twenty-one and he voted twice for Lincoln. His great grandson, Merton William, remembers him as a medium size, white bearded man who was always accompanied by a black collie dog. John Thomas watched for signs of weather changes. He knew about bird flights and had many stories about the stars. He beleived in premonitions. A few days before his last illness he told his daughter Grace a big break in the family was coming. He, a daughter, and a grandchild all died within a short time. Catherine claimed there never was a death in her family but that she knew about it previously. She would dream of a pure white horse coming over a hill. From Summit County, Ohio Marriage Licenses 1840-1865 by Gladys E. Chamberlain Brittain, John T. - Catherine Potts September 1, 1853 J. H. Togg, M More About John Thomas Brittain: Burial: January 1913, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Farmer Children of Hannah Rogers and John Brittain are: i. John Gurdon Brittain, born June 16, 1847 in Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio; died March 29, 1908 in Akron, Summit, Ohio (Source: Death Certificate.); married Frances Augusta Demass December 1869 in Akron, Summit, Ohio (Source: Marriage License.). Notes for John Gurdon Brittain: From the Brittain Family History John Gurdon served in the Fourth Ohio Artillery in the Civil War and was with General Sherman on his famous March to the Sea. According to a grandson, when John Gurdon came home from Savannah, Georgia he was "so skinny and dirty and lousy the family made him stay in the barn until he took a bath and clipped all his hair off." From 50 Years and Over - Akron and Summit County by Samuel Lane Page 1002 John Brittain - Postmaster of Brittain 1891 More About John Gurdon Brittain: Burial: 1908, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Military-From: February 25, 1864, U.S.Army - Pvt. - Bat. D, 1st Reg., Ohio Light Artillery, 23rd Army Corps Military-To: July 15, 1865 Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Farmer - Carpenter - Mechanic Religion/Church: Presbyterian Notes for Frances Augusta Demass: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Frances Augusta DeMass had a sister, Frona. Frances went to live with bachelor son Frank Ellsworth, he had a cottage on Springfield Lake, after John Gurdon died. Obituary FRANCES BRITTAIN Mrs. Frances Brittain, 80, life long resident of Akron, who died Friday at City Hospital, will be buried tommorrow in East Akron Cemetary. Services will be tommorrow at 2 P.M. at the home of her son, Thomas Brittain, 54 Wigley St. She leaves five sons, a daughter, 24 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brittain was born on North Main St. next to the viaduct. More About Frances Augusta Demass: Burial: July 17, 1933, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Housewife Religion/Church: Presbyterian ii. Amanda Ann Brittain, born 1845; died 1913; married Wesley Corp June 21, 1864 in Summit, Ohio. More About Amanda Ann Brittain: Burial: 1913, Northampton Center Cem., Northampton Twp., Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife Notes for Wesley Corp: From Summit County, Ohio Marriage Licenses 1840-1865 by Gladys E. Chamberlain Brittain, Amanda A. - Westly Corp June 21, 1864 William J. Clarke, J.P. Tombstone - Norhtampton Center Cemetary - Northampton Twp. West Corp 1839-1869 Amanda A., his wf., 1845-1913 More About Wesley Corp: Burial: 1896, Northampton Center Cem., Northampton Twp., Summit, Ohio iii. Sarah Margaret Brittain, born 1850; died 1937; married Herman Newbower. More About Sarah Margaret Brittain: Burial: 1937, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife More About Herman Newbower: Burial: 1918, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio iv. Hannah Jane Brittain, born 1853; died 1937; married Thomas Jefferson Gilcrest. More About Hannah Jane Brittain: Burial: Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio More About Thomas Jefferson Gilcrest: Burial: Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio Generation No. 2 2. Gurdon Rogers , Jr., born 1798 in Connecticut; died 1865. He was the son of 4. Gurdon Rogers and 5. Elizabeth Bliss. He married 3. Sarah Smith 1826. 3. Sarah Smith, born 1803; died 1883. More About Gurdon Rogers , Jr.: Military-From: June 08, 1813, 24th Reg. Conn. Militia Military-To: July 14, 1813, Commanded by Maj. Joseph Buckeley, II Children of Gurdon Rogers and Sarah Smith are: 1 i. Hannah Rogers, born January 1828 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio; died March 20, 1853 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married John Thomas Brittain October 24, 1844. ii. Sarah Rogers. iii. Ann Rogers. iv. Monroe Rogers. v. Hiram Rogers. vi. James Rogers. vii. Uel Edward Rogers, born 1843; died 1905. Generation No. 3 4. Gurdon Rogers, born July 28, 1760 in Montvile, Connecticut; died 1832 in Montville, Connecticut. He was the son of 8. Daniel Rogers , Jr. and 9. Sarah Williams. He married 5. Elizabeth Bliss. 5. Elizabeth Bliss, born May 08, 1769; died 1802. She was the daughter of 10. Pelatiah Bliss and 11. Elizabeth Harris. More About Gurdon Rogers: Military-From: June 1776, American Revolution Military-To: February 1781 Children of Gurdon Rogers and Elizabeth Bliss are: 2 i. Gurdon Rogers , Jr., born 1798 in Connecticut; died 1865; married Sarah Smith 1826. ii. Benjamin Rogers. iii. Hannah Rogers. iv. Joel Rogers, born 1793. More About Joel Rogers: Misc.: Died in infancy v. Amos Rogers, born 1793. vi. Bliss Rogers, born 1796; died March 07, 1876; married Asentath Burnham September 06, 1818. vii. Eliza Rogers. viii. Lucretia Rogers, married Samuel Bronson. Generation No. 4 8. Daniel Rogers , Jr., born Abt. 1708 in Montvile, Connecticut. He was the son of 16. Daniel Rogers and 17. Grace Williams. He married 9. Sarah Williams July 26, 1738. 9. Sarah Williams, died Bef. 1784. She was the daughter of 18. Ebenezer Williams. More About Sarah Williams: Christened: November 14, 1724 Children of Daniel Rogers and Sarah Williams are: 4 i. Gurdon Rogers, born July 28, 1760 in Montvile, Connecticut; died 1832 in Montville, Connecticut; married (1) Lucretia Rogers; married (2) Elizabeth Bliss. ii. Ebenezer Rogers, born January 03, 1743/44; married Elizabeth Gates. 10. Pelatiah Bliss, born 1734. He was the son of 20. Pelatiah Bliss and 21. Sarah Brown. He married 11. Elizabeth Harris Abt. 1768. 11. Elizabeth Harris, born 1738; died 1834. More About Elizabeth Harris: Misc.: Last name may have been Baker Children of Pelatiah Bliss and Elizabeth Harris are: 5 i. Elizabeth Bliss, born May 08, 1769; died 1802; married Gurdon Rogers. ii. Hannah Bliss, born January 19, 1772; married William Viber. iii. Pelatiah Bliss, born March 17, 1774; died November 23, 1852; married Hannah Gilbert September 19, 1793 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut. iv. John Bliss, born November 08, 1780; died November 1815. Generation No. 5 16. Daniel Rogers, born in New London, Connecticut; died Abt. 1772. He was the son of 32. Samuel Rogers and 33. Mary Stanton. He married 17. Grace Williams September 24, 1702. 17. Grace Williams, born Abt. 1678. She was the daughter of 34. Thomas Williams and 35. Joanna. More About Daniel Rogers: Misc.: Died age 105 Children of Daniel Rogers and Grace Williams are: 8 i. Daniel Rogers , Jr., born Abt. 1708 in Montvile, Connecticut; married Sarah Williams July 26, 1738. ii. Nathaniel Rogers, born Abt. 1709. iii. Ebenezer Rogers, married Dorothy Denison. iv. Grace Rogers, married Elisha Mirick. v. Mary Rogers, married Thomas Bolles. vi. Anna Rogers, married ? Baker. vii. Alpheus Rogers, married Delight Harris. viii. Thomas Rogers, married Sarah Fitch. 18. Ebenezer Williams. Child of Ebenezer Williams is: 9 i. Sarah Williams, died Bef. 1784; married Daniel Rogers , Jr. July 26, 1738. 20. Pelatiah Bliss, born November 17, 1697 in New London, Connecticut; died 1765. He was the son of 40. Samuel Bliss and 41. Anne Elderkin. He married 21. Sarah Brown. 21. Sarah Brown. Child of Pelatiah Bliss and Sarah Brown is: 10 i. Pelatiah Bliss, born 1734; married Elizabeth Harris Abt. 1768. Children of Pelatiah Bliss and Martha Avery are: i. Althea Bliss, married Joseph Comstock. ii. Mary Bliss, married Joseph Fargo. iii. Abigail Bliss, born 1735; married Joshua Baker. iv. Thankful Bliss, born 1737; married Gideon Baker. v. Delight Bliss, born 1739; married Samuel Swaddle. vi. Sarah Bliss, born 1741; married Joshua Ransom. vii. Elizabeth Bliss, born 1742; married Joshua Jones. viii. Ann Bliss, born 1744; married William Welch. ix. Eliphal Bliss, married Elisha Scovil. Generation No. 6 32. Samuel Rogers, born Abt. 1640 in Stratford, Connecticut; died December 01, 1713 in New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 64. James Rogers and 65. Elizabeth Rowland. He married 33. Mary Stanton October 18, 1662. 33. Mary Stanton. She was the daughter of 66. Thomas Stanton and 67. Ann Lord. More About Samuel Rogers: Misc.: May have been born December 31 and married Nov. 17, 1662 Children of Samuel Rogers and Mary Stanton are: 16 i. Daniel Rogers, born in New London, Connecticut; died Abt. 1772; married Grace Williams September 24, 1702. ii. Ann Rogers, born 1666. iii. Mary Rogers, born April 17, 1667; married Samuel Gilbert. More About Samuel Gilbert: Military-From: Was known as Capt. Gilbert iv. Samuel Rogers , Jr., born December 22, 1669; married Abigail Plumb 1694. v. Joseph Rogers, born 1670. vi. Elizabeth Rogers, born May 08, 1673; married (1) Theophilus Stanton; married (2) Asa Harris. vii. Anna Rogers, born May 08, 1673; died July 26, 1689. viii. Sarah Rogers, born August 09, 1676 in New London, Connecticut; died November 13, 1748; married James Harris 1696. More About James Harris: Military-From: Was a Lieut. ix. Jonathan Rogers, born Abt. 1680; married Elizabeth Pemberton. 34. Thomas Williams. He married 35. Joanna. 35. Joanna. Child of Thomas Williams and Joanna is: 17 i. Grace Williams, born Abt. 1678; married Daniel Rogers September 24, 1702. 40. Samuel Bliss, born December 09, 1657 in Saybrook, Connecticut; died December 30, 1729. He was the son of 80. Thomas Bliss III and 81. Elizabeth Birchard. He married 41. Anne Elderkin. 41. Anne Elderkin, born 1661; died May 17, 1748. She was the daughter of 82. John Elderkin. More About Samuel Bliss: Misc.: May have died in 1731 Children of Samuel Bliss and Anne Elderkin are: 20 i. Pelatiah Bliss, born November 17, 1697 in New London, Connecticut; died 1765; married (1) Sarah Brown; married (2) Martha Avery. ii. Thomas Bliss, born September 06, 1682; died 1719. iii. Samuel Bliss , Jr., born November 13, 1684; died September 20, 1763. iv. Elizabeth Bliss, born February 28, 1686/87; died July 02, 1757; married Daniel White April 25, 1710. More About Daniel White: Misc.: Was a Capt. v. John Bliss, born October 23, 1690; died February 01, 1740/41. vi. Thankful Bliss, born March 07, 1699/00; married Joseph Willoughby April 06, 1719. Generation No. 7 64. James Rogers, born Abt. 1615 in England; died 1687 in New London, Connecticut. He married 65. Elizabeth Rowland. 65. Elizabeth Rowland, died Abt. 1709. She was the daughter of 130. Samuel Rowland. Notes for James Rogers: From the Compendium of American Genealogy Rogers, James (1615 - 1687) from England in the "Increase", 1635; at Stratford, Milford and New London, Conn.; freeman, 1660/1661; baker; rep. Gen. Ct. 6 times; in Pequot War, 1637; a founder of "Rogerences"; brought to America the bible of the martyr John Rogers; married Elizabeth (1621 - 1709) daughter of Samuel Rowland. Children of James Rogers and Elizabeth Rowland are: 32 i. Samuel Rogers, born Abt. 1640 in Stratford, Connecticut; died December 01, 1713 in New London, Connecticut; married (2) Joanna Williams; married (3) Mary Stanton October 18, 1662. ii. Joseph Rogers, born May 14, 1646; married Sarah Abt. 1670. iii. John Rogers, born December 01, 1648; died 1721; married (1) Sarah Cole; married (2) Elizabeth Griswold October 17, 1670 in New London, Connecticut; married (3) Mary Ransford June 06, 1699 in New London, Connecticut. More About Elizabeth Griswold: Fact 9: Divorced 1676 iv. Bathsheba Rogers, born December 30, 1650; married (1) Richard Smith; married (2) Samuel Fox. v. James Rogers, born February 15, 1651/52; married Mary Jordan November 05, 1674 in New London, Connecticut. vi. Jonathan Rogers, born December 31, 1665; married Naomi Burdick March 02, 1677/78 in New London, Connecticut. vii. Elizabeth Rogers, born April 15, 1658; married Samuel Beebe February 09, 1680/81 in New London, Connecticut. 66. Thomas Stanton. He married 67. Ann Lord. 67. Ann Lord. Child of Thomas Stanton and Ann Lord is: 33 i. Mary Stanton, married Samuel Rogers October 18, 1662. 80. Thomas Bliss III, born 1615; died April 15, 1688. He was the son of 160. Thomas Bliss II and 161. Margaret Lawrence. He married 81. Elizabeth Birchard October 30, 1644. 81. Elizabeth Birchard. More About Elizabeth Birchard: Misc.: Not sure about last name. Children of Thomas Bliss and Elizabeth Birchard are: 40 i. Samuel Bliss, born December 09, 1657 in Saybrook, Connecticut; died December 30, 1729; married Anne Elderkin. ii. Elizabeth Bliss, born November 20, 1645; married Edward Smith June 07, 1663. iii. Sarah Bliss, born August 26, 1647; died August 29, 1730; married (1) Solomon Tracy , M.D.; married (2) Thomas Sluman December 1668. iv. Mary Bliss, born February 07, 1651/52; married David Caulkins. v. Thomas Bliss, born March 03, 1651/52; died January 29, 1681/82. vi. Deliverence Bliss, born August 10, 1665; married Daniel Perkins June 08, 1682. vii. Anne Bliss, born September 15, 1660; married Josiah Rockwell April 08, 1688. viii. Rebeckah Bliss, born March 18, 1662/63; died August 27, 1737; married Israel Lathrop April 08, 1686. 82. John Elderkin. More About John Elderkin: Misc.: Was a Deacon Child of John Elderkin is: 41 i. Anne Elderkin, born 1661; died May 17, 1748; married Samuel Bliss. Generation No. 8 130. Samuel Rowland. Child of Samuel Rowland is: 65 i. Elizabeth Rowland, died Abt. 1709; married James Rogers. 160. Thomas Bliss II, born 1580 in England; died 1640. He was the son of 320. Thomas Bliss. He married 161. Margaret Lawrence 1610. 161. Margaret Lawrence, born 1594; died 1684. Notes for Thomas Bliss II: From Compendium of American Genealogy Bliss, Thomas (ca. 1580 - 1650) from England to Braintree, Mass. 1635; settled at Hartford, Conn. 1639, where he was a proprietor; married in England ca. 1610 Margaret Lawrence (1594 - 1684). She removed to Springfield, Mass. after husbands death. More About Thomas Bliss II: Fact 9: First wife unknown, they were married in England Misc.: May have been born in 1585 Children of Thomas Bliss and Margaret Lawrence are: 80 i. Thomas Bliss III, born 1615; died April 15, 1688; married Elizabeth Birchard October 30, 1644. ii. Ann Bliss, died November 20, 1685; married Robert Chapman April 29, 1646. iii. Mary Bliss, died January 29, 1711/12; married Joseph Parsons November 26, 1646. iv. Nathaniel Bliss, born 1625; died November 08, 1654; married Catherine Chapman. v. Lawrence Bliss, died 1676. vi. Samuel Bliss, born 1624; died March 23, 1719/20; married Mary Lenard November 10, 1665. vii. Sarah Bliss, born 1635; married John Scott July 20, 1659 in Springfield, Massachusets. viii. Elizabeth Bliss, born 1637 in Boston Mount; married Miles Morgan February 15, 1668/69. More About Elizabeth Bliss: Misc.: May have been married in 1670 More About Miles Morgan: Misc.: Was a Sgt. ix. Hannah Bliss, born 1639 in Hartford, Connecticut; died January 25, 1661/62. x. John Bliss, born 1640 in Hartford, Connecticut; died September 10, 1702; married Patience Burt October 07, 1667. Generation No. 9 320. Thomas Bliss, born Abt. 1555 in England; died Abt. 1637. Children of Thomas Bliss are: 160 i. Thomas Bliss II, born 1580 in England; died 1640; married Margaret Lawrence 1610. ii. Jonathan Bliss, died Abt. 1635. iii. Elizabeth Bliss, married John Calcliffe. More About John Calcliffe: Misc.: Was Sir John Calcliffe iv. George Bliss, born 1591; died August 31, 1667. v. Mary Bliss. More About Mary Bliss: A.K.A.: Polly