John Rogers 1a 2a 3a 2b 4a 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2h 2i 5a 6a 7a 8a 9a 10a 11a 12a 13a 2j 2k 2l 11b 14a 15a 16a

Birth Name John Rogers
Gender male
Age at Death about 83 years, 8 days

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth about 1802 Modbury, Devon, England   2a 3a 2b 4a 5a 6a 8a 9a 7a 16a
Baptism 1 October 1802 St George’s Church, Modbury, Devon, England   2a
Public Event from 28 July 1824 to 29 July 1824 Newton Abbot, Devon, England Wrestling match. John won 2nd prize. 15a
Residence 4 August 1824 Modbury, Devon, England   15a
Residence 25 November 1825 Modbury, Devon, England   2c
Residence 29 March 1826 Modbury, Devon, England   2d
Occupation 29 March 1826   Thatcher 2d
Public Event July 1826 Ashburton, Devon, England Wrestling match. John was eliminated in the first round. 12a
Residence July 1826 Modbury, Devon, England   12a
Residence 8 August 1828 Modbury, Devon, England   2i
Occupation 8 August 1828   Thatcher 2i
Public Event 20 July 1829 Blue Ball, Heavitree, Devon, England Wrestling match. John reached the 3rd round and won £1. 4a
Residence 20 July 1829 Modbury, Devon, England   4a
Residence 21 January 1831 Modbury, Devon, England   2e
Occupation 21 January 1831   Thatcher 2e
Residence 8 March 1833 Modbury, Devon, England   2f
Occupation 8 March 1833   Thatcher 2f
Residence 17 July 1835 Modbury, Devon, England   2h
Occupation 17 July 1835   Thatcher 2h
Residence 20 August 1837 Modbury, Devon, England   2g
Occupation 20 August 1837   Thatcher 2g
Census 1841 Back Street, Modbury, Devon, England   5a
Occupation 1841   Yeoman 5a
Census 1851 East Leigh, Modbury, Devon, England   6a
Event Note

Elizabeth Rogers, grand-daughter, born 1850 Modbury
Matching GRO record - no maiden name, Vol 9 Page 371

Occupation 1851   Farmer of 45 acres 6a
Census 1861 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   7a
Event Note

Elizabeth Rogers, grand-daughter, born 1850 Modbury
Matching GRO record - no maiden name, Vol 9 Page 371

Occupation 1861   Farmer 125 acres 7a
Occupation 16 May 1866   Farmer 2j
Probate (Executor) 24 June 1867 Exeter, Devon, England John Rogers 1a 11a
Residence 24 June 1867 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   1a
Occupation 30 December 1868   Farmer 2l
Census 1871 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   8a
Occupation 1871   Farmer 126 acres employing 3 men, 2 boys, 2 ??? 8a
Residence 6 March 1875 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   11b
Census 1881 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   9a
Occupation 1881   Farmer 125 empl 1 labourer & 1 boy 9a
Residence 9 January 1885 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   2b
Death 9 January 1885 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   3a 2b 16a
Burial 14 January 1885 St George’s Church, Modbury, Devon, England Plot HT6 3a 2b 16a
Occupation 27 June 1888   Farmer 2k
Residence 20 March 1895 Witchcombe, Ugborough, Devon, England   13a
Occupation 15 August 1896   Farmer (dead) 10a

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father John Rogersabout 177918 January 1867
Mother Grace Kerswellabout 177428 May 1855
    Sister     Elizabeth Rogers about 1801
         John Rogers about 1802 9 January 1885
    Brother     Christopher Rogers about 1804
    Brother     George Rogers about 1805 about March 1888
    Brother     Andrew Rogers about 1808 about September 1856
    Sister     Margaret Kerswell Rogers about 1810
    Brother     Richard Rogers about 1812 14 September 1893
    Brother     William Rogers about 1815 about December 1817

Families

Family of John Rogers and Sarah Ann Colliver

Married Wife Sarah Ann Colliver ( * about 1804 + 19 April 1875 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 25 November 1825 St George’s Church, Modbury, Devon, England   2c
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Elizabeth Rogersabout 1826between April 1866 and June 1866
John Rogersabout 182830 October 1853
Sarah Colliver Rogers10 November 183024 February 1873
William Rogersabout 183325 January 1908
George Colliver Rogersabout 1835
Richard Colliver Rogersabout 18355 August 1908
George Rogersabout 183710 May 1920
Thomas Rogersabout 18397 October 1917
Andrew Rogersbetween October 1841 and December 18418 January 1914
Mary Jane C Rogersabout 1846
Anna Eliza Rogersbetween October 1848 and December 18488 February 1905

Attributes

Type Value Notes Sources
WikiTree Rogers-34597
 
FamilySearch M6G4-9G3
 
DNA Verified More information
 

Source References

  1. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
      • Date: 24 June 1867
      • Page: John Rogers
      • Citation:

        ROGERS John
        Effects under £100.

        24 June. The Will of John Rogers late of Leigh in the Parish of Modbury in the County of Devon Husband-man deceased who died 18 January 1867 at Leigh aforesaid was proved at Exeter by the oath of John Rogers of Witchcombe in the Parish of Ugborough in the County aforesaid Farmer the Son the sole Executor.

  2. findmypast.co.uk / Devon FHS: Parish Registers - Devon
      • Date: 1 October 1802
      • Page: Baptism - John Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 14 January 1885
      • Page: Burial - John Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 25 November 1825
      • Page: Marriage - John Rogers / Sarah Colliver (Modbury)
      • Date: 29 March 1826
      • Page: Baptism - Elizabeth Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 21 January 1831
      • Page: Baptism - Sarah Colliver Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 8 March 1833
      • Page: Baptism - William Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 20 August 1837
      • Page: Baptism - George Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 17 July 1835
      • Page: Baptism - George Colliver Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 8 August 1828
      • Page: Baptism - John Rogers (Modbury)
      • Date: 16 May 1866
      • Page: Marriage - Richard Rogers / Mary Jane Blackler (Modbury)
      • Date: 27 June 1888
      • Page: Marriage - Thomas Rogers / Sarah Aaron (Aveton Gifford)
      • Date: 30 December 1868
      • Page: Marriage - Andrew Rogers / Susan Ann Roll (Plymouth St Andrew)
  3. W. Scarratt: The Inscriptions on the Headstones and Memorials of the Church of St George, Modbury, Devon
      • Page: Page 269 - HT6
      • Citation:

        In loving memory of John Rogers who died at Whitchcombe, in the parish of Ugborough, 9 January 1885 aged 82 years.

  4. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette
      • Date: 25 July 1829
      • Page: Page 3
  5. 1841 United Kingdom Census
  6. 1851 United Kingdom Census
  7. 1861 United Kingdom Census
  8. 1871 United Kingdom Census
  9. 1881 United Kingdom Census
  10. Ancestry.com: Parish Registers - London
      • Date: 15 August 1896
      • Page: Marriage - George Rogers / Temperance Kerswell (Lewisham)
  11. Wills on file
      • Date: 13 April 1864
      • Page: John Rogers (1779-1867)
      • Date: 6 March 1875
      • Page: Mary Ann Stoneman (1817-1895)
  12. Weekly Dispatch
      • Date: 10 September 1826
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        ASHBURTON WRESTLING.

        SIR, - As I am partial to all manner of verminry, and having too much idleness upon hand, which, like grocery, must be disposed of, or be eaten by the flies, I rode to Ashburton one day last month, to behold a Wrestling Match there held.

        Wrestling is not among the diversions of aristocracy; I cannot help that; it is a manly amusement, and should be patronized. So I, neither aristocrat nor democrat, do patronize it - medio tutissimus ibis. If the description of the Ashburton Wrestling is good enough, mayhap you will give it to the public.

        A large ring was formed by post, rail, and rope; at one end of which there was a booth for the benefit of the committee, and of those gemmen who would pay half-a-crown for admittance. When the preliminaries were settled, Mr. Moxey, the best of all possible criers, entered the ring; and having sounded his tintinnabulum thrice, he thus spake with a loud and clear voice :- "Gentlemen! listen whilst I read the articles - Gentlemen! these are the rules for this wrestling :- A man must throw two man fair back falls, or throw one man and hold out two others ten minutes each, to become a stander. All sham players to be turned out of the ring, and not allowed to enter it again. All disputes to be decided by the sticklers or triers. Twenty-four standers will be made. Prize, for the best man, eight sovereigns; for the second best, four sovereigns; third best, three sovereigns; for the fourth, one sovereign; and five shillings for every stander."

        Mr. Moxey then put away the criership from him; and became one of the best of all possible sticklers or triers, and being joined by two others, they called for two hats. At the word, hats came pitching into the ring, like rooks upon a corn-field. Two were selected; their owners appeared, and having padded their legs, pulled off their coats, waistcoats and shirts, and put on the fustian jacket and strong shoes of war, the struggle commenced. But before I throw my man a fair back fall, I must just explain, that a trier, or stickler as he is most commonly called, is an umpire; and there are always three men of science, generally old wrestlers, chosen, who decide on the fall, and their decision is final.

        There were some very good falls among the single play. The double play was the best I ever saw; twenty-four standers were made from all parts of Devonshire, with a small sprinkling of Cornishmen. In the first double play, Simon Webber, from the North of Devon, threw John Wyatt, of Worthill, in the South Hams. This was the best of wrestling; they played one hour and seventeen minutes; bets even. Then James Frost threw the huge and mighty terror of the West, John Jordon. Hynes, of Ugborough, that terrible beefeater, that fierce man at bacon, threw Hext, of Widdicombe. A very capital specimen of play was exhibited in this turn; at length, strength and hardihood overcame skill and activity.

        In the second double play, James Frost let down John Jackman, a first-rate player, rahter too easily. Alas! in that fall there was an attempt at dealing; but the sticklers were not to be done: and the committee-gentlemen happened to carry some sharp brains under their white hats, and the white wands, which denoted their authority, likewise showed their purity of intention and election; the would have fair play and no smuggling. However, Jackman proved himself to not be right all over; so he was dismissed; and Frost, who (John Wyatt being hors de combat) was considered the champion of the South Hams, was allowed to play for the prize. Then Hynes threw Earle, a most excellent player, but too light and too young to contend with that mighty chine-eating Ajax of Ugborough.

        In the third double play, Lavers threw Wilton, a Cornishman; and that agile player Bolt, a brother-in-law of that great wrestling champion, Abraham Cann, threw John Rogers, the hero of Modbury. The best were much in favour of Rogers. Bolt was in the primest play; and although Rogers was as quick as thought, Bolt was quicker, being well oiled. With Rogers fell the countenances of those of the South. The prize looked Northward. To Frost (no bad thing, ice in this weather!) the Southerns turned with anxiety and nervousness; he was called upon to contend with Simon Webber: he came forth as I have seen an otter, grinning a curious sort of grimace; and as he, Frost, has been much upon the water, being as how he is a Bargee, I have no doubt some old waggish dog-otter has taught him how to make faces. I never saw a man's face so like that of an otter. Webber was the hound to whom he showed his teeth. The admiring crowd was as noiseless as the grave. The heroes griped each other, and hot was the tug of war. Frost foiled Webber; Frost had Webber down upon his side; "Frost will win," shouted the heated Southerns. Alas! the wary Webber cooled their ardour; he put Frost upon his flat back, and all their hopes melted into despair. This last contest lasted fifty-three minutes.

        The prize now remained between four. Bets twenty to one. It was thus decided :- Bolt threw Lavers, and Webber put Hynes, with all his beef, bacon, and pudding, upon the grassy floor. Thus the best prizes went to the North, and all the best men of the South were thrown.

        The sport ended after three days' continuance, and better play the amateur never saw. There were more back falls given during the darkness of night than 'midst the glare of day :-

        - sed Nox, Veneri gratissima Diva Dearum, covered them with her awning, so I cannot say how these midnight wrestlers played.

        I am much amused with the characters met with at these revels. I listen to the tough old leathern-faced Moorman, the son of turf, smoke, and mist, with delight - a man slow of words, sipping his quart of cider, rather too full of wind, yet drawling forth tales of other days - "how in his time men did not wear padding - how he had seed (seen) men's shoes full of blood from kicks - how he has followed the plough, after playing hard for a pair of leather breeches, or a gold-laced hat - the next morning with his legs shaking like jelly bags - there was no selling in his days; it was not worth while - the best man was the best man." Then he swigs double swig from his quantum, and up comes the Townman, full of Joe Miller jokes; he sends a quiz at the Moorman - "Aye, aye, damme, old boy, aye, aye, how's oat's? how's bay? Can us town-fellows keep our horses on the road, aye, aye?" The Moorman slowly answers the bragging prig :- "Maister, I will find yuts (oats) and hay, if you will find money and horses; but I believe it is a scarce article with you, both money and horses, so stick to your trade." Then the Moorman finishes his pot of cider, and I finish my epistle.

        Yours,
        A FOX-HUNTER ROUGH AND READY.
        August 24, 1826.
        (Sporting Mag.)

         

  13. Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser
      • Date: 17 May 1895
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        THE WILL with two codicils of Miss Mary Ann Stoneman, formerly of the Vomero, Torquay, and lately of East Leigh, Modbury, at which place she died on February 13th last, has been proved by Mr. John Lane, of 2, Bannercross, Torquay, son of the testatrix' cousin; Mrs. Charlotte Lane, Mr. William Pearse, of Stoliford, Modbury, and Mr. George Rogers, of East Leigh, son of the testatrix' cousin, Mr. John Rogers, of Whichcomb, by whom the gross value of the deceased's personalty is sworn at £18,713, the net value being £18,654.

         

  14. John Rogers: In the Life of a Country Thatcher
      • Page: Page 7-10
  15. Exeter Flying Post
      • Date: 4 August 1824
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        WRESTLING. [...] - On Wednesday and Thursday last there was a grand display of strength and science at Newton Abbott. Abraham Cann won the 1st prize, and Rogers, of Modbury, the 2d.

  16. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
      • Date: 9 May 2022
      • Page: John Rogers, St George's Modbury
      • Grave - John Rogers
      • Citation:

        In loving memory of John Rogers who died at Whitchcombe, in the parish of Ugborough, 9 January 1885 aged 82 years.