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The information below represents sightings that we believe refer to Benjamin (the Immigrant) and his line and other events that shaped their lives. The first column, "Gen", refers to the generation. Benjamin (the Immigrant) is Gen # 1, his sons are Gen # 2, etc. Because many names were repeated generation after generation, some of the Gen #s have had to be an educated guess. If you believe any to be incorrect, email me.

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Gen	ROGERS	D/M/Y	Event and Place	*Source*
1	Benjamin (Sr)	1774	Auditors paid him for 53 days of service with Capt. Walter Crockett's Co.	Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.340
2	Benjamin (Jr) & John	1774	Auditors paid them for 104 days of service with Capt. Wm Herbert's Co.	Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.340
2	James	1774	Auditors paid him for 82 days of service with Capt. Daniel Smith's Company. He was also mentioned as serving with Capt Robert Doak's Company.	Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.339
2	Benjamin (Jr)	1774	Took up 107 acres on Baber's Mill Creek, a branch of Cripple Creek. This land adjoined Benjamin Rogers Sr's land.	Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.340 Montgomery Co Plat Book D, p.179
1	Benjamin	1774	Survey of land on Cripple Creek.	Montgomery Co VA Plat Book A, p.12
2	James	1774	Survey of land on Cripple Creek.	Montgomery Co VA Plat Book A, p.25 & 28
2	James	1774	Took up two tracts of land on Cripple Creek.	Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.339
2	Benjamin (Jr)	1774	Took up a tract of 107 acres on Cripple Creek, the grant issuing to George Buckalew in 1806.	Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.340
		17 Mar 1775	Cherokees signed away a vast empire to the Transylvania Company at	Overmountain Men, p.25 & 54
		19 Mar 1775	Sycamore Shoals Treaty. In addition, the Wataugans purchased the land they leased three years before. Jacob Brown then negotiated for purchase of lands on the Nolichucky. Chief Dragging Canoe strongly opposed.	The Wataugans, p.29-31
		1 Apr 1775	Watauga Assoc. opened a land office to handle patents on the land along the Watauga, New, and Holston Rivers. Grants were made to members and tracts were sold to newcomers.	Overmountain Men, p.27
		19 Apr 1775	"The shot heard round the world", fired at Lexington. The war had begun.	American Military History 1607-1958, p. 31
		15 Jun 1775	Committee of Safety for Fincastle Co met at the Lead Mines after protesting against Lord Dunmore and resolved to support Patrick Henry & the other rebels against the British. (Note: Henry's sister was Col Wm Campbell's wife).	History of Tazewell Co and SW VA, p.349 The Wataugans, p.35
		17 Jun 1775	Battle of Bunker Hill (actually took place on Breed's Hill)	American Military History 1607-1958, p. 35
		Jul 1775	After the Colonial Convention met at Williamsburg and voted to raise two regiments, Fincastle Co sent a company of riflemen under the command of William Campbell.	History of Tazewell Co and SW VA, p.350
		1775	British Government suspended emigration upon outbreak of hostilities.	General history notes from Genealogical Assoc. of English-Speaking Researchers in Europe.
2	John	1775	Powell's Valley, 400 acres, actual settlement	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1242
2	James	1775	Powell's Valley, 400 acres, actual settlement Col Richard Henderson and Daniel Boone establish Boonesborough as a permanent settlement in KY. On the way, their wagons had to be abandoned in Powell's Valley.	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1242 History of Tazewell Co and SW VA, p.321-2
2	John	1776	John married ___ Britton probably in Montgomery Co, VA	Family tradition
		7 May 1776	British Indian agents inform Watauga & Nolichucky settlers of the illegality of their land purchase, Indians discontent, and require them to leave within 20 days. They promised land in British Florida for those loyal to the King. Wataugans ask Fincastle Co, VA for help. After a second request, help was provided.	The Wataugans, p.39
		June 1776	George Rogers Clark and John Gabrial Jones traveling from Harroldstown, KY to Williamsburg find the station in Powell's valley burned out and deserted. At Martin's Fort, eight miles away, they found the fort had been abandoned for some time.	Conquest of the Country NW of the River Ohio, 1778-1783 & Life of Gen George Rogers Clark, p.459
2?	Joseph	26 Jul 1776	Joseph married Catharine Funk by Rev John Alderson Rockingham Co, VA	email from Terri Jenson 13 June 98
		July 1776	In response to Cherokee attacks, VA, NC, SC, and GA militias go on the offensive against the Indians. The Cherokee never fully recovered.	The Wataugans, p.49
		7 Dec 1776	Kentucky, Washington, and Montgomery Co, VA. formed from Fincastle Co. The latter being the largest. Population of Montgomery Co was 12,306, Washington Co was 15,614.	History of Tazewell Co and SW VA, p.550 Chronicals of Border Warfare, p.66
		1776	Blacks Fort (Abingdon) became the seat of the newly formed Washington Co.	History of SW VA 1746-86/Wash. Co 1777-1870, leaf
1	Benjamin Sr	8 Jan 1777	Montgomery Co, VA Court, appointed Constable on Cripple Creek.	Annals of SW VA, Montgomery Co, p.676
3	William	4 Feb 1777	John's 1st son born. He became known as "Dr. Rev. William".	More Speedwell Families, p. 423
?	John	May 1777	Serving as Corporal in Capt Gustavus Brown Wallace's Co, 3rd VA Regiment commanded by Col Thomas Marshall. Thomas Marshall listed in Montgomery Co, VA land transaction in 1787.	National Archives, Rev War Record Early Adventures on the Western Waters Vol III, p.66
?	John	4 Aug 1777	Listed as "sick in camp" on company muster roll of 3rd VA Regiment.	National Archives, Rev War Record
		Nov 1777	The General Assembly of North Carolina took over Washington District (VA), forming it into Washington Co NC. It included all of current TN. This ended the existence of the Wataugan Association. Also threw a large number of settlers who believed themselves to be in VA into NC.	The King's Mountain Men, p.8 Counties of Tennessee, p.44 The Wataugans, p.51
		1777	NC allowed 640 acres per family head and 100 acres for wife and each child at the rate of 40S per 100 acres. This caused a large influx although a wagon road had not yet been built across the mountains.	The King's Mountain Men, p.8
		1777	Family of David Crockett (Davy's grandfather) attacked by Dragging Canoe's warriors. David, his wife, and several young children were killed. James who was deaf and dumb was taken and kept for 18 years. His brother, John, (Davy's father) discovered him and paid a ransom for his release.	The Overmountain Men, p.38
?	John	18 Feb 1778	Serving in 3rd VA Regiment at Yorktown, VA after spending the winter at Valley Forge.	National Archives, Rev War Record Valley Forge Muster Roll
?	John	1777-1784	Washington Co, VA Constable.	History of SW VA 1746-86/Wash. Co 1777-1870, p.841
		23 Feb 1778	First court in Washington Co (TN) NC at home of Charles Robertson at Sinking Creek, now Johnson City.	The Overmountain Men, p.35 The King's Mountain Men, p.8
2	William	2 Mar 1778	Swore allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia. (John Brawley 13 Sep 77 and Wm. Brawley 2 Mar 78).	Montgomery Co, VA, The First Hundred Years, p.52-53
2	John	2 Mar 1778		" " " "
2	Joseph	2 Mar 1778	" " " " "	" " " "
1/2	Benjamin	2 Mar 1778	" " " " "	" " " "
1	Benjamin	3 Mar 1778	Appointed to serve in Capt Pearces Co as Constable.	Annals of SW VA, Montgomery Co, p.687 Montgomery Co VA Court Order Index-Militia 2, p.27
?	John	25 Aug 1778	Washington Co (TN) NC Court: It is the opinion of the court that the case of John Rogers be sent to the Supreme Court.	The King's Mountain Men, p.14
?	John	26 Aug 1778	Washington Co (TN) NC Court: The State vs. John Ro(d)gers. The defendant, John Rogers, was present for trial and pleaded not guilty.	The King's Mountain Men, p.17
?	Benjamin	27 Aug 1778	Washington Co (TN) NC Court: Benjamin Rogers vs. Peter Ford.	The King's Mountain Men, p.15
2	John	1778	Fined for refusing to march with the militia.	Montgomery Co VA Court Order Index-Militia 2, p.27
2?	William	1778	William vrs. Commonwealth.	Montgomery Co VA Court Order Index-Def., p.168
		17 Jan 1779	Jonesborough founded as County Seat of Washington Co, NC.	The Overmountain Men, p.39
?	David	28 Jan 1779	Married Elisabeth Palintine by Rev. John Alderson Rockingham Co, VA,	email from Terri Jenson 13 June 98
		24 May 1779	1st session of the Washington Co Court held in Jonesborough.	The Overmountain Men, p.39
?	James	Aug 1779	Washington Co (TN) NC Court: Adam Wilson, Robert Wilson, Jas. Stinson, Jos. Gist, and James Rogers appointed to lay off a road most convenient and best way from the court house to Benj. Gist.	The King's Mountain Men, p.30
3	David	3 Oct 1779	John's 2nd son born in Montgomery Co (became Wythe Co in 1789), VA? He became known as "Major" David since he was a Major in TN Militia during the War of 1812. He became a farmer and powder maker.	History of Tennessee, Goodspeed, p.1143 Old Speedwell (TN) Families, p.439 More Speedwell Families, p. 423
		1779	Sullivan Co, NC (TN) created partially out of Washington Co and partially out of land in present day TN that was not previously part of Washington Dist.	America's First Western Frontier: East TN, p.117
?	James	1779	James vrs Jacob Katring.	Montgomery Co VA Court Order Index-Def., p.339/481 & p.481
1/2	Benjamin	1779	Benjamin vrs Jacob Iron.	Montgomery Co VA Court Order Index-Def, p.386
2	Jeremiah	Jan 1780	Enlisted for two years in the Continental line under Col Joseph Crockett.	Statement contained in Jeremiah's Revolutionary War Pension File, National Archives.
2	William	28 Mar 1780	Montgomery Co VA Court. Probate witness.	Annals of SW VA, Montgomery Co, p.687
2	Jeremiah	Apr 1780	Col Joseph Crockett with 40 to 60 men arrive at Albamarle Brks to guard British and German "Convention Army" prisons.	Albemarle Co, VA Historical Soc, Vol 41, p.33
		Fall 1780	British planned to invade VA & NC and incite Southern Indians to invade Holston & Watauga settlements & to destroy the Lead Mines at Ft Chiswll.	King's Mountain & Its Heroes, p.171
		25 Sep 1780	Overmountain Men assemble at Sycamore Shoals Muster before leaving for the King's Mountain Battle. Samuel Doak gives the men a most rousing sermon and prayer.	The Overmountain Men, p.84
?	John	7 Oct 1780	Battle of King's Mountain, NC., (Wm Edmondson's Co.) Revolutionary War.	Old Speedwell Fam, p.439 & Pat. at King's Mt, p.289
?	James	7 Oct 1780	Battle of King's Mountain, NC., (Bowen's Co.) Revolutionary War.	Annals of SW VA, p.1405 & Patriots at King's Mt, p.289
?	Wm & Benjamin	7 Oct 1780	Battle of King's Mountain, NC., Revolutionary War.	Overmt. Men, p.125, 1 Heroic Hr. at K. Mt, p. 63, and The Kings Mountain Men, p.253
		1780	Salem (Presbyterian) Church organized by Samuel Doak.	The Overmountain Men, p.43
2	Jeremiah	20 Nov 1780	Col Jos Crockett's Regiments departed Albamarle Brks with 804 British prisoners and marched them to Fredrick(town), MD.	History of Albemarle Co, VA, p.31 Albemarle Co, VA Historical Soc, Vol 41, p.39
2	Jeremiah	Dec 1780	By the end of Dec, the British prisoners from Albamarle Brks had arrived in Frederick(town), MD. They were eventually moved to York, PA.	Albemarle Co, VA Historical Soc, Vol 41, p.39
		13 Jan 1781	Gen Greene wrote to Col Wm Campbell urging him to bring, without loss of time 1,000 good volunteers from over the mountains. Campbell raised over 100 & marched 25 Feb. Others joined him under way. On 2 Mar, a force of over 400 mountaineers joined Gen Greene & were engaged at Reedy Ck and Guilford CH.	King's Mt. & Its Heroes, L.C. Draper, 1881, p.391-395
2	Jeremiah	4 Mar 1781	In Sheapardstown, VA after delivering prisoners to Frederick(town), MD. Col Crockett wrote to VA Gov that his troops were in bad need of uniforms and that none had shoes.	Conquest of the Country Notrhwest of the Ohio, 1778 – 1783 and Life of General George Rogers Clark, p.711-712
		6 Mar 1781	Engagement at Whitzell's Mills by Montgomery Co militia,	History of Tazewell Co and SW VA, p.389
2	John	6 Mar 1781	Battle at Whitzell's Mills on Reedy Creek, Revolutionary War.	Annals of SW VA, Montgomery Co, p.771 & Kings Mt &
2	James	6 Mar 1781	Battle at Whitzell's Mills on Reedy Creek, Revolutionary War.	Heros, p.391-393
2	Benjamin	6 Mar 1781	Battle at Whitzell's Mills on Reedy Creek, Revolutionary War.	" " " " "
2	David	6 Mar 1781	Battle at Whitzell's Mills on Reedy Creek, Revolutionary War.	" " " " "
2	Joseph	6 Mar 1781	Battle at Whitzell's Mills on Reedy Creek, Revolutionary War.	" " " " "
2	John	15 Mar 1781	Battle at Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War.	Annals of SW VA, p.1405
2	James	15 Mar 1781	Battle at Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War.	" "
2	Benjamin	15 Mar 1781	Battle at Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War.	Annals of SW VA, p.1405 & Rev War Declara. 1832
2	David	15 Mar 1781	Battle at Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War.	Annals of SW VA, p.1405
2	Joseph	15 Mar 1781	Battle at Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War.	" "
2	William	15 Mar 1781	" " " " (Cpt Wm Montgomery's Co., under Col Wm Campbell.	Rev War Pension Application, 1832
2	John	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	Montgomery Co, VA, The First Hundred Years, p.94-95
2	James	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	" "
2	Benjamin	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	" "
2	David	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	" "
2	Joseph	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	" "
2	William	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	" "
2	Reuben	5 April 1781	Member of Captain James Newell's Company of Montgomery Co. Militia.	" "
?	Ben	21 Jun 1781	Amherst Co VA militia called "to march to join the army commanded by Major General Marquis de la Fayette.	Amherst Co VA in the Rev inc. Extracts from the Lost Order Book 1773-1782 by Lenora H. Sweeny, p45 Amherst Co Families and History, p22-30
		1781	Virginia Colonial land laws gave to those who settled in the wilderness right to claim 400 acres of land if he built a cabin & planted crops on the land. At end of Rev War, patents were issued to settlers for the land they had settled.	History of Tazewell Co and SW VA, p.333
2	Jeremiah	Jun 1781	Boated from Ft. Pitt to the Falls of the Ohio (current site of Louisville, Ky) where he served under George Rogers Clark until the Fall or Winter.	Statement contained in Jeremiah's Revolutionary War Pension File, National Archives.
?	John	14 Aug 1781	Powell's Valley, 400 acres, land registration.	" "Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1242
?	James	14 Aug 1781	Powell's Valley, 400 acres, land registration.	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1242
?	John	24 Aug 1781	Washington Co at Clay Lick, 400 acres, land registration.	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1243
?	William	24 Aug 1781	Washington Co at Clay Lick, 400 acres, land registration.	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1243
?	James	29 Aug 1781	Sink Hole Creek, 400 acres, land registration.	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1242
		19 Oct 1781	British Gen Cornwallis moved north after heavy losses at Guilford Court House. At the Battle of Yorktown, Gen Cornwallis surrenders his army of 6,000 men to Gen George Washington. This was the climatic battle of the Revolution, but fighting continued for more than one year.	American Military History 1607-1958, p.99
3	John	28 Dec 1781	John's 3rd son born.	More Speedwell Families, p. 423
1	Benjamin Sr	6 Feb 1782	Appointed a Constable in Capt James Newell's Company.	Annals of SW VA, Montgomery Co, p.757 Montgomery Co VA Court Order Index-Militia 2, p.162
2	John	8 May 1782	Montgomery Co. VA Court. Each claimed £10 - £20 or equipment lost in action on Ready Fork (Ready Creek) at Whitzell's Mills on the way to the Battle at Guilford Courthouse, NC	Annals of SW VA, Montgomery Co, p.771
2	Benjamin	8 May 1782	" "	" "
2	David	8 May 1782	" "	" "
2	James	8 May 1782	" "	" "
2	Joseph	8 May 1782	" "	" "
?	Rogers	11 May 1782	In Albemarle Co, VA Court, Jacob Oglesby claimed 8sS for 8 diets furn. State prisoners under Rogers. (Jeremiah?)	VA Publick Claims, Albemarle Co, VA, p.24
?	William	4 Sep 1782	Rich Lands North Side North Clinch, 95 acres. Land registration.	Annals of SW VA, Washington Co, p.1243
2	John	22 Sep 1782	Witnessed Militia Accounts document by John Grayham.	Montgomery Co, VA, The First Hundred Years, p.62
2	William	23 Oct 1782	Land Grant 95, John Adair. 50s per 100 acres. 400 acre on N. side of Holston on both sides of main wagon road beginning at red oak on Wm Rogers' line. Adj to land of Peter McCaul and Samuel Doad.	Sullivan Co. Deed Book 1, p.49. (Watauga Assoc Vol 1 No. 2,1972, p.40)
2	Joseph	23 Oct 1782	Land Grant 110. Bryce Russell. 50s per 100 acres. 640 acres on N. side of Holston beginning at Joseph Copeland (Coplin)'s line. Adj to land of James Byth (Blythe?, Joseph Rogers' corner.	Sullivan Co. Deed Book 1, p.50. (Watauga Assoc Vol 1 No. 2,1972, p.40)
?	Robert	24 Oct 1782	NC #325, 280 acres on Cherokee Ck. CONS: 50 Schillings per 100 acres. ADJ: Casy/(Cagy? --Micajah) Mayfield, Edward Shirley	Washington Co TN Deeds,1775-1800, p.39
?	James	24 Oct 1782	NC #183 to Robert Campbell 600 acres on Sinking Ck. ADJ: James Rogers, Graham.	Washington Co TN Deeds,1775-1800, p.40

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