Jacob (of Peter I) Rogers

Abt 1704 - Bef 1751  (< 47 years)

• Name	Jacob (of Peter I) Rogers
  Birth	Abt 1704	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Will - Named in Fathers will	20 Oct 1717	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  	In his will Peter Rogers gave to son John Rogers plantation where I now live, being the 100 acres which was my father's. To son Peter land purchased of Richard Hufington. Daughter Cazia Rogers. Son Jacob. Son Solomon. Daughter Tabitha. Sons Lazarus, Isaac & Gilbert. Sons under 18 - daughters under 16 - Wife Sisela Rogers & son John Exrs. Friends Philip Parker, John Lecatt, Morris Shepherd & Arthur Laylor to divide estate. Witt: Philip Parker, John Lecatt, Richard Rogers, Jr., David Wattson.
  Court - brought action	5 Dec 1722	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [2]
  	Jacob Rogers and his wife Matilda brought action for damages of 5 pounds 4 shillings money of Virginia against John Hall,who pleaded “not assumpsit.” After a jurywas impaneled and heard both sides of the dispute, itwas agreed that juror Tho. Simson, Jr., be withdrawn; now the matter was put to the court, which allowed Hall to deny the charges. Hall swore that he had not borrowed the money in question, but had received it as part of a debt due to him from Matilda. Hall’s attorney asked that the suit be dismissed, which the court did. The plaintiffs were to pay the cost of the suit.
  Court - named in motion	1 Jan 1722/23	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [3]
  	Mary Margretta Hack was granted her motion to file a declaration against Jacob Rogers (who was present in court) and his wife Matilda (executrix of the will of Peter Hack, deceased) for a debt of 15 pounds sterling due by a bill signed by Peter Hack. Mary Margretta’s attorney (Francis Allen) filed the declaration and she swore that she had been paid no part of the debt. Simon Michael swore that he saw the deceased sign the bill; he also swore that Hill Drumond signed the document as a witness. The court considered thematter and decided that Jacob Rogers and his wifeMatilda should immediately pay the full debt from Peter Hack’s estate as well as the cost of the suit and the fees of one attorney.
  Will - Named in Brother-in-laws will	10 Dec 1733	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [4]
  	In is will Daniel Rowles Sr. gave to sister Eleanor Nickless all my lands during her life & then to my brother Jonathan Rowles. To kinsman John Rowles, son of my brother Jonathan Rowles my tools, provided he permit Capt. Hancock Nickless, Jacob Rogers, John West & Anthony West to use same during their natural lives. To Eastland Rogers, daughter of Jacob Rogers. Bal. of estate to sister Eleanor Nickless & brother Jonathan Rowles. Brother in law Capt. Hancock Nickless & brother Jonathan Rowles Exrs. Witt: George Douglas, George Hack, Peter Hack, Codicil: 27 Apr. 1734 - Revokes bequest of land to sister Eleanor unless she be in necessity or want. To grand nepnew Major Rowles my biggest silver cup & my gun that is now in possession of his father, John Rowles. To grand nephew Daniel Nickless Rowles my small gun. Witt: Michael Rickards, Mary Nablet, James Holmes.
  Court - named in action	25 Jun 1745	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [5]
  	Jacob Rogers was appointed to prosecute a suit for Matthew Rogers (minor) against Richard Johnson and his wife Tabitha. Upon Jacob’s motion, the Johnsons were summoned to the next court to shew why they had not paid Matthew the legacy left to him in the will of Dorothy Parker.
  Will - Named in Mother-in-laws will	21 Apr 1749	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [6]
  	In her will Elizabeth West gave to son Anthony West. Daughter Mary Bell. Daughter Jean Rogers. To my four grandchildren my daughter Matilda had by Jacob Rogers. To grandson Anthony, son of my son John. Son John residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Littleton Scar-burgh Major, West Kellam.
  Reference Identifier	08 of 03
  Record ID	24034
  Will	11 Jan 1750/51	Northampton County, Virginia, USA   [7]
  	In his will Jacob Rogers gave to son Major n. fellow James, a bed, gun, cart and wheels, 20 barrels of corn, 12 middleings of bacon, my guinea, sow and boar, and the lease whereon I now live. To my three daus. Elizabeth, Mary, and Easlin ns. Joseph and Wafey and £10. To my dau. Easlin sheets and blankets which her unkle Daniel Roles left her. Son Major and John Roles extrs. Witt: Michael Christian, Luke Core, Keziah 'X' Preachet.
  Death	Bef 9 Apr 1751	Northampton County, Virginia, USA   [7]
  	It was on this date that his will was proved.
  Origins
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Lt. John Rogers, (joyner) I,   b. Abt 1597, England d. Bef 11 Nov 1674, Accomack County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 77 years)  (Grandfather)  Sisela 'Sissoly' (--?--),   b. Abt 1680, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown  (Mother)
  Siblings	6 brothers and 2 sisters
  + 1. John (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1698, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 3 Dec 1735, Accomack County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 37 years) ╚═ Sarah (of John of Hy Sr) Read,  m. Bef 4 Oct 1720 ;   Naomi (of Thos II) Hall,  m. Aft 1725 + 2. Peter Rogers, II,   b. Abt 1700, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 4 Jan 1731/32, Accomack County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 32 years) ╚═ Rachel (--?--),  m. Abt 1722   3. Kezia 'Cazia' (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1702, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown + 4. Jacob (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1704, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 9 Apr 1751, Northampton County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 47 years) ╚═ Matilda (22) West,  m. Bef 5 Dec 1722 + 5. Isaac (of Wm of Jno I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1704, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 29 May 1770, Accomack County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 66 years) ╚═ Mary (--?--),  m. Abt 1743 + 6. Solomon (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1706, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 28 Jun 1776, Worcester Co, Maryland  (Age < 70 years) ╚═ Winefreet 'Winney' Parker,  m. Bef 1727 + 7. Tabitha (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1708, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 31 May 1763, Accomack County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 55 years) ╚═ Richard (of Hy Sr) Read, Sr.,  m. Bef 11 Nov 1730   8. Gilbert (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1709, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown + 9. Lazarus (of Peter I) Rogers,   b. Abt 1710, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 13 Apr 1773, Northampton County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 63 years) ╚═ Lydia (86) Jackson,  m. Abt 1740
  Person ID	I24034	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	12 May 2020

  
  

  Father	Peter (of Jno I) Rogers, I,   b. 1664, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 7 Apr 1719, Accomack County, Virginia, USA (Age < 55 years)
  Mother	Sisela 'Sissoly' (--?--),   b. Abt 1680, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown Other Partners: ╚═George Window, (Windom),   b. Abt 1680, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 7 Dec 1731, Accomack County, Virginia, USA  (Age < 51 years)  m. Abt 1723
  Marriage	Abt 1698	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  Family ID	F33806	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Matilda (22) West,   b. Abt 1690, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. 17 Oct 1742, Accomack County, Virginia, USA (Age 52 years)  Other Partners: ╚═Peter Hack,   b. Abt 1683, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 6 Aug 1717, Northumberland Co, Virginia  (Age < 34 years)  m. Abt 1710
  Marriage	Bef 5 Dec 1722	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [2, 8]
  Children	+ 1. Major (103) Rogers,   b. Abt 1724, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Bef 25 Jan 1763, Accomack County, Virginia, USA (Age < 39 years) ╚═ Margaret (82) Roberts  (Age < 63 years)  m. 8 May 1753   2. Elizabeth (104) Rogers,   b. Abt 1726, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown   3. Mary (105) Rogers,   b. Abt 1728, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown   4. Easlin 'Eastland' (106) Rogers,   b. Abt 1730, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Yes, date unknown ╚═ Edmund (of Thos) Joynes, (mariner)  (Age < 41 years)  m. 28 Nov 1752
  Family ID	F11157	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - Abt 1704 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Will - Named in Fathers will - 20 Oct 1717 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Marriage - Bef 5 Dec 1722 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Court - brought action - 5 Dec 1722 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Court - named in motion - 1 Jan 1722/23 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Will - Named in Brother-in-laws will - 10 Dec 1733 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Court - named in action - 25 Jun 1745 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Will - Named in Mother-in-laws will - 21 Apr 1749 - Accomack County, Virginia, USA Will - 11 Jan 1750/51 - Northampton County, Virginia, USA Death - Bef 9 Apr 1751 - Northampton County, Virginia, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources

  [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 59 (will of Peter Rogers, wife Sisela), 570. [S828] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1714-1719, Volumes 12 & 13, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000), p. 112 (4 Sept 1722 Court), 828. [S828] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1714-1719, Volumes 12 & 13, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000), p. 122 (1 Jan 1722/23 Court), 828. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 105 (will of Daniel Rowles Sr.), 570. [S2013] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1744-1753, Volume 18, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2010), p. 38 (25 June 1745 Court), 2013. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 179 (will of Elizabeth West), 570. [S497] Marshall, James H. Wills & Adm N'hamp Co,1632-1802, (Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994), p. 344 (will of Jacob Rogers), 497. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Dorman, Adv of Purse & Person, 4th Ed, Vol 3, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., 2007), p. 517 (Anthony West Family), 940.