Hardesty's West Virginia Counties
Volume 3
Pg. 134 & 135
BALLARD S. ROGERS—was born March 20, 1831, near the mouth of Otter, in Braxton (then Nicholas) county. Charles Rogers, his grandfather, came from Londonderry, Ireland, to Shenandoah county, Virginia, thence to Alleghany county, where he settled on Jackson river, and whence he moved to what is now Braxton county. His wife was Hannah Skidmore and their children were fivesons and one daughter.
One son was John, born in Shenandoah county, December 10, 1797, who married Melinda Wilson, born in Norfolk county, Virginia, May 26, 1800. Their children were Alfred M., Council H., Ellen, William F., Ballard S., Elizabeth, John A., Naomi, and Ruth. John Rogers was a magistrate for Braxton county more than twenty years, and deputy county surveyor. Both himself and wife lie buried now beside Otter creek, where they passed the years of their wedded life.
Ballard S. Rogers married Louisa McElwain, in this county, October 10, 1854, and their children were: Sarah Virginia, born March 3, 1856, married Francis B. Dobbins, February 27, 1872, and they live on Steer creek, this county; Thomas W., born August 22, 1858, lives at home; Jerusha Susan, March 16, 1861, died July 31, 1863; Florence Lee, April 8, 1867; Ida Iowa, January 16, 1870, lives at home; Elijah David, August 7, 1873, died September 20, 1873. Louisa, wife of Mr. Rogers, was born in Braxton (then Nicholas) county, March 21, 1832, a daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Fisher) McElwain. Her parents were born in that part of Augusta county, Virginia, now included in Pendleton county, West Virginia. Both died in Braxton county.
Ballard S. Rogers enlisted November 10, 1862, in Company I, 17th Virginia Cavalry, and served until May, 1865. In his first engagement, at Sinking creek, Greenbrier county, he was taken prisoner, December 26, 1862, and he was exchanged April 8, 1863, after which he engaged in the battles of Winchester, Gettysburg, Opequon, Lynchburg, Gordonsville. He was promoted from pirvate to second lieutenant, and was a bosom friend of Gen. J. A. Early.
He first engaged in business as a blacksmith in October, 1845, and followed that exclusively ten years, then began farming in connection with it. He located on his present farm May 1, 1861, and still carries on both occupations. He was overseer of the poor for four years, and has been notary public for the past
four years, which position he now holds. His postoffice address is German, Braxton county, West Virginia.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
Volume 3
Pg. 134 & 135
BALLARD S. ROGERS—was born March 20, 1831, near the mouth of Otter, in Braxton (then Nicholas) county. Charles Rogers, his grandfather, came from Londonderry, Ireland, to Shenandoah county, Virginia, thence to Alleghany county, where he settled on Jackson river, and whence he moved to what is now Braxton county. His wife was Hannah Skidmore and their children were fivesons and one daughter.
One son was John, born in Shenandoah county, December 10, 1797, who married Melinda Wilson, born in Norfolk county, Virginia, May 26, 1800. Their children were Alfred M., Council H., Ellen, William F., Ballard S., Elizabeth, John A., Naomi, and Ruth. John Rogers was a magistrate for Braxton county more than twenty years, and deputy county surveyor. Both himself and wife lie buried now beside Otter creek, where they passed the years of their wedded life.
Ballard S. Rogers married Louisa McElwain, in this county, October 10, 1854, and their children were: Sarah Virginia, born March 3, 1856, married Francis B. Dobbins, February 27, 1872, and they live on Steer creek, this county; Thomas W., born August 22, 1858, lives at home; Jerusha Susan, March 16, 1861, died July 31, 1863; Florence Lee, April 8, 1867; Ida Iowa, January 16, 1870, lives at home; Elijah David, August 7, 1873, died September 20, 1873. Louisa, wife of Mr. Rogers, was born in Braxton (then Nicholas) county, March 21, 1832, a daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Fisher) McElwain. Her parents were born in that part of Augusta county, Virginia, now included in Pendleton county, West Virginia. Both died in Braxton county.
Ballard S. Rogers enlisted November 10, 1862, in Company I, 17th Virginia Cavalry, and served until May, 1865. In his first engagement, at Sinking creek, Greenbrier county, he was taken prisoner, December 26, 1862, and he was exchanged April 8, 1863, after which he engaged in the battles of Winchester, Gettysburg, Opequon, Lynchburg, Gordonsville. He was promoted from pirvate to second lieutenant, and was a bosom friend of Gen. J. A. Early.
He first engaged in business as a blacksmith in October, 1845, and followed that exclusively ten years, then began farming in connection with it. He located on his present farm May 1, 1861, and still carries on both occupations. He was overseer of the poor for four years, and has been notary public for the past
four years, which position he now holds. His postoffice address is German, Braxton county, West Virginia.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
Hardesty's West Virginia Counties
Volume 3
Pg. 134 & 135
BALLARD S. ROGERS—was born March 20, 1831, near the mouth of Otter, in Braxton (then Nicholas) county. Charles Rogers, his grandfather, came from Londonderry, Ireland, to Shenandoah county, Virginia, thence to Alleghany county, where he settled on Jackson river, and whence he moved to what is now Braxton county. His wife was Hannah Skidmore and their children were fivesons and one daughter.
One son was John, born in Shenandoah county, December 10, 1797, who married Melinda Wilson, born in Norfolk county, Virginia, May 26, 1800. Their children were Alfred M., Council H., Ellen, William F., Ballard S., Elizabeth, John A., Naomi, and Ruth. John Rogers was a magistrate for Braxton county more than twenty years, and deputy county surveyor. Both himself and wife lie buried now beside Otter creek, where they passed the years of their wedded life.
Ballard S. Rogers married Louisa McElwain, in this county, October 10, 1854, and their children were: Sarah Virginia, born March 3, 1856, married Francis B. Dobbins, February 27, 1872, and they live on Steer creek, this county; Thomas W., born August 22, 1858, lives at home; Jerusha Susan, March 16, 1861, died July 31, 1863; Florence Lee, April 8, 1867; Ida Iowa, January 16, 1870, lives at home; Elijah David, August 7, 1873, died September 20, 1873. Louisa, wife of Mr. Rogers, was born in Braxton (then Nicholas) county, March 21, 1832, a daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Fisher) McElwain. Her parents were born in that part of Augusta county, Virginia, now included in Pendleton county, West Virginia. Both died in Braxton county.
Ballard S. Rogers enlisted November 10, 1862, in Company I, 17th Virginia Cavalry, and served until May, 1865. In his first engagement, at Sinking creek, Greenbrier county, he was taken prisoner, December 26, 1862, and he was exchanged April 8, 1863, after which he engaged in the battles of Winchester, Gettysburg, Opequon, Lynchburg, Gordonsville. He was promoted from pirvate to second lieutenant, and was a bosom friend of Gen. J. A. Early.
He first engaged in business as a blacksmith in October, 1845, and followed that exclusively ten years, then began farming in connection with it. He located on his present farm May 1, 1861, and still carries on both occupations. He was overseer of the poor for four years, and has been notary public for the past
four years, which position he now holds. His postoffice address is German, Braxton county, West Virginia.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
Volume 3
Pg. 134 & 135
BALLARD S. ROGERS—was born March 20, 1831, near the mouth of Otter, in Braxton (then Nicholas) county. Charles Rogers, his grandfather, came from Londonderry, Ireland, to Shenandoah county, Virginia, thence to Alleghany county, where he settled on Jackson river, and whence he moved to what is now Braxton county. His wife was Hannah Skidmore and their children were fivesons and one daughter.
One son was John, born in Shenandoah county, December 10, 1797, who married Melinda Wilson, born in Norfolk county, Virginia, May 26, 1800. Their children were Alfred M., Council H., Ellen, William F., Ballard S., Elizabeth, John A., Naomi, and Ruth. John Rogers was a magistrate for Braxton county more than twenty years, and deputy county surveyor. Both himself and wife lie buried now beside Otter creek, where they passed the years of their wedded life.
Ballard S. Rogers married Louisa McElwain, in this county, October 10, 1854, and their children were: Sarah Virginia, born March 3, 1856, married Francis B. Dobbins, February 27, 1872, and they live on Steer creek, this county; Thomas W., born August 22, 1858, lives at home; Jerusha Susan, March 16, 1861, died July 31, 1863; Florence Lee, April 8, 1867; Ida Iowa, January 16, 1870, lives at home; Elijah David, August 7, 1873, died September 20, 1873. Louisa, wife of Mr. Rogers, was born in Braxton (then Nicholas) county, March 21, 1832, a daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Fisher) McElwain. Her parents were born in that part of Augusta county, Virginia, now included in Pendleton county, West Virginia. Both died in Braxton county.
Ballard S. Rogers enlisted November 10, 1862, in Company I, 17th Virginia Cavalry, and served until May, 1865. In his first engagement, at Sinking creek, Greenbrier county, he was taken prisoner, December 26, 1862, and he was exchanged April 8, 1863, after which he engaged in the battles of Winchester, Gettysburg, Opequon, Lynchburg, Gordonsville. He was promoted from pirvate to second lieutenant, and was a bosom friend of Gen. J. A. Early.
He first engaged in business as a blacksmith in October, 1845, and followed that exclusively ten years, then began farming in connection with it. He located on his present farm May 1, 1861, and still carries on both occupations. He was overseer of the poor for four years, and has been notary public for the past
four years, which position he now holds. His postoffice address is German, Braxton county, West Virginia.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
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