William M. Rogers
William M. Rogers, farmer; P. O., Clayton. Among the descendants of the old pioneer families, that we are pleased to mention in the pages of this work, is William M. Rogers, born in Pendleton Co., Ky., August 15, 1835. His father, Jacob, was a native of New Jersey, born Dec. 19, 1808. Jacob's educational advantages were very limited, but by devoting all his leisure time during his early life to his studies, and by profound reading and continued reflection, gathered a mass of information. In 1820 his mother was left a widow, and Jacob worked on the neighboring farms, and contributed his small earning to the support of his mother. They moved to Pennsylvania and remained eight years, when they were persuaded by the excellent advantages and inducements that were offered by the Buckeye State, to settle within its boundaries. They found a location that pleased them in Clermont County, and entered a small farm covered with timber, and erected a new log cabin of round, unhewn logs, and soon had part of their ground under cultivation. Mr. Rogers was married to Mary A. Tuston, in 1829. Nine children were the result of this union. Mrs. Jenniw Miller, George, Joseph, Charles and William, are now living. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Rogers moved down into Kentucky, and settled in Pendleton County, where he accumulated quite a large amount of property, both personal and real. In 1843 he moved far out into the frontier, and settled in Missouri, remaining two unsuccessful years, and returned to Clermont Co., Ohio, in 1848. He continued there until 1864,
From History of Montgomery County, Ohio, W. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1882
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