He was a colonial frontiersman from new hampshire who fought in the british army during the fourth french and indian war and the american revolution. The capture of nathan hale, a hidden history surfaces. Compare dna and explore genealogy for robert rogers born bef. Join facebook to connect with robert rogers and others you may know. Major robert rogers trained the rapidly deployed light infantry force tasked mainly. Robert rogerss most popular book is journals of robert rogers of the rangers. At that time, the town served as a staging point for ulsterscots settlers bound for the untamed wilderness of new hampshire. Journal of the american revolution also produces annual hardcover volumes, a branded book series, and the podcast. Rogers was the expert in training and organizing small unit guerilla warfare. He formed the queens rangers 1776 and later the kings rangers. Apr 16, 2014 will the real robert rogers please stand up. Rogers served in the british army during both the french and indian war and the american revolution.
Kings american regiment also known as the 4th american regiment raised on long island, new york, this regiment of about 500 men served in new york, rhode island, south carolina, and georgia. To benjamin franklin from robert rogers, 29 september 1775. Major robert rogers commander in chief of the indians in the back settlements of america. War on the run story of robert rogers and conquest of americas fi. A unique corps of 600 frontiersmen who successfully adapted indian techniques to their fighting, rogerss rangers. Somerset, england, on 11 january 1618 new style bishops transcripts from parish registers of cheddar in.
This portrait is copied from the best known image of rogers, produced in london in 1776. Joseph collet refused the trust imposed by this will in a writing witnessed by samuel dukinpield and benjamin rosewell. The first half of the novel was adapted as the film northwest passage 1940. James rogers was the father of the famous major robert rogers, leader of rogers rangers in the period of the french and indian war in colonial america. The queens american rangers the campaign for the national. One of the main characters in the premiere episodes of turn has been robert rogers, leader of the queens rangers.
Books by robert rogers author of journals of robert. Dear stuart and family, i am so sorry for your loss. One mans story of how tragedy took his family but could not take his faith 9781589973787 by robert rogers, stan. Robert rogers obituary norfolk, va the virginianpilot. A unique corps of 600 frontiersmen who successfully adapted indian techniques to their fighting, rogers s rangers. Commanded the grenadier company of the rangers from august 6, 1776 to october 24, 1778. The epic story of robert rogers and the conquest of americas first frontier paperback april 26, 2011. Robert rogers s most popular book is journals of robert rogers of the rangers. Letters of administration granted to margaret duckinfield by bertie county court, january, 1756. Into the deep reveals the compelling story of believing despite tragedy.
Robert rogers was born to scotsirish settlers, james. Mezzotint 12 34 x 9 14, plus wide margins, by martin will, augsburg, published 1776 by thomas hart, london. Ross presents with breathtaking immediacy and meticulous accuracy an era and a man whose enormous influence on america has been too little appreciated. Ebenezer webster of east kingston, future father of statesman daniel webster, is among the rangers portrayed in the book version of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. While robert rogers was quite young his family moved to the great meadow district of new. This 1776 painting is the only known portrait of robert rogers from life and from the portrait painters interpretation. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. British rogers rangers during the colonial unpleasantries of 1776, and hes inherited his ancestors intelligence and drive in spades.
Amc provided journal of the american revolution an early screening of the first three episodes. Robert rogers 7 november 1731 18 may 1795 was an irishamerican colonial frontiersman. Nov 20, 2019 with a wealth of contributions to the field of eighteenth century nautical and military history, distinguished historian and professor john b. This book is about rogers, an american colonist, who was a leader in adapting british military tactics to the wilderness warfare at which the french along with its indian allies excelled. During the french and indian war, rogers raised and commanded the famous rogers rangers, trained for raiding and close combat behind enemy lines. Posted on april 16, 2014 updated on april 16, 2014.
Robert rogers has 125 books on goodreads with 1122 ratings. Student solutions manual for pooles linear algebra. Hes a descendant of the founder of the highly effective, pro. Major robert rogers commander in chief of the indians in the. As gara, states, even with rogers s success in establishing the rangers, he was a fish out of water and had to go. While in london rogers published at least two books.
As gara, states, even with rogerss success in establishing the rangers, he was a fish out of water and had to go. The exploits of rogers and the rangers in his own words during 17551761 in the french and indian war. Colonel robert rogers, who served with the regiment for the entire duration of the war. If youve seen turn and havent yet cracked open a history book to find out.
Rogers rangers was initially a provincial company from the colony of new hampshire. Robert also had three brothers who served in the rangers, james rogers, richard rogers and john rogers. Find robert rogerss phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Northwest passage, and his later life are depicted in the novel northwest passage 1936 by kenneth roberts. Hattendorff brilliantly annotates and edits the two surviving diaries of william bamfordan irish officer in a british regiment. In 1776 he sought a continental commission, but general george washington distrusted and imprisoned. Rogers command of the queens american rangers was brief, being relieved of his duties, 30 january 1777. Big rack robert rogers book texas trophy whitetail deer. The journals of robert rogers of the rangers are a unique history of eighteenth century warfare that was developed during the french and indian war. To george washington from robert rogers, 14 december 1775.
Robert rogers, born about 1617 by his deposition of 1640 and referred to as a cheddar man, was probably the robert, son of robert rogers, who was baptized at cheddar, co. Mar 18, 2020 robert rogers, american frontier soldier who raised and commanded a militia force, known as rogerss rangers, which won wide repute during the french and indian war 175463. Her majestys american earc by steve white baen books. Americas first military hero, robert rodgers adapted to native american warfare and used it to help turn britains fortunes in the french and indian war. One mans story of how tragedy took his family but could not take his faith focus on the family books. John stark of manchester, rogers trusted lieutenant, became a key general in the revolution. Later he was extremely successful as a ranger, raider, and reconnaissance officer. Also, robert rogers and his men hovered off the coast of western long island in 1776 from september 16 to 21, according to the log of the halifax. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Robert rogers, the founding leader and namesake of rogers rangers, in a 1776 painting, the only known portrait from life of rogers. War on the run story of robert rogers and conquest of americas first frontier.
Nonetheless, the rangers continued to fight on under other commanders, all regular british officers. Robert rogers was a popularly acclaimed military leader during the french and indian war, who institutionalized many frontierstyle practices of warfare and whose forces are regarded by some as the model for later ranger activities. While it is still a very good book, detailing his methods, exploits and battles, the book is one sided in favoritism of rodgers. Nathan hale graduated from yale university in 1773, joined the american revolution and was hanged by the british for espionage in 1776. During the course of his research, roberts became so fascinated with the life of major rogers that he decided to track down blackburns portrait of elizabeth browne rogers. Robert david rogers 17411795 find a grave memorial. One of the main characters in the premiere episodes of turn has been robert rogers, leader of.
It was during that war that rogers raised, trained, and led the unit that bears his name, rogers rangers. After this conflict rogers was involved in combating pontiacs rebellion and then became a royal governor. The continental congress ordered the enlistment of 88 battalions or regiments for the. With an introduction and a biography of robert rogers by allan nevins. Robert rogers had perfected his wilderness skills roaming the frontier and abenaki trails of northern new england. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Rogers befriended benjamin franklin and a rising young politician, charles townshend, whose brother had fought and died alongside rogers at fort carillon in 1759.
Donald garas book entitled the queens american rangers adds to our. Dilley the military exploits of major robert rogers during the french and indian war are well known. Caught in a flash flood, melissa and the children all drowned. Apr 06, 2016 genealogy profile for robert rogers robert rogers 1685 1740 genealogy genealogy for robert rogers 1685 1740 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Bob rogers was a member of the greatest generation and lived up to the ideals of that. So fertile was the soil and so thick did the green canopy become that sunlight seldom penetrated to the forest floor, where ferocious beasts prowled and decaying tree trunks littered the primordial gloom. This was, however, not the last ranger unit with which robert rogers was affiliated. Robert rogers s most popular book is journals of robert rogers. Historical person search search search results results robert rogers 1771 1776 try free for 14 days try free for 14 days how do we create a persons profile. He was the only officer, orginally appointed by lt. In 1776, rogers was granted a provincial commission as a lieutenant colonel in. Its my pleasure to present the following guest post on the real robert rogers and queens american rangers of 1776 written by todd braisted, a foremost scholar of american loyalists during the revolutionary war.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies. Major robert rogers, leader of the rogerss rangers and known for his daring. Elizabeth browne rogers reynolda house museum of american art. If youve seen turn and havent yet cracked open a history book to find out more about rogers, you might be surprised at some of the facts that follow. Books by robert rogers author of journals of robert rogers.
Major robert rogers, commander in chief of the indian in. More than 250 years ago, robert rogers wrote 28 rangers rules for guerilla warfare that are still being used by the u. Robert rogers was born to james and mary mcfatridge rogers on 7 november 1731, in methuen, a small town in northeastern massachusetts. Apr, 2020 although rogers fought for the british, most of his rangers became patriots. He was an incredible military leader who adapted wilderness tactics which equipped the british in the french and indian war or the seven years war as its known in europe. Robert rogers, showing him in his military uniform with musket. Robert rogers british army officer military wiki fandom. That image shows him from the knees up and looking to his right.
Founded by the legendary robert rogers and later led by john graves simcoe. While robert rogers was quite young his family moved to the great meadow district of new hampshire, near present concord, and he. John r cuneo in this sympathetic biography, robert rogers appears as a true a hero of the french and indian war, the st. The capture of nathan hale, a hidden history surfaces after. To george washington from robert rogers, 14 december 1775 author rogers, robert recipient washington, george date 14 december 1775 reference cite as to george washington from robert rogers, 14 december 1775, founders online, national. An ontario historical plaque was erected in yorktown, virginia, by the province to commemorate the queens rangers role in ontarios heritage.
On the evening of august 30, 2003, robert and melissa rogers and their four young children were driving home from a family wedding. The guest book is expired please restore the guest book to share in the life story for robert sterling rogers jr. William bamford of the 40th regiment of foot, which surfaced in 1933, reported maj. Reprinted from the proceedings of the american antiquarian society for october, 1918 the original journal, previously unpublished, has title.
Gara sets the stage for his book by describing rogerss dogged pursuit to. The military exploits of major robert rogers during the french and indian war are well known. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of rogers, a map of the mackinac area, a view of the straits of mackinac and a facsimile of the title page of ponteach, 1766. Robert rogers books list of books by author robert rogers. Historical person search search search results results robert rogers 1776 1808 try free for 14 days try free for 14 days how do we create a persons profile. Francis raid, pontiacs conspiracy, and the fruitless search of the northwest passage in.
Moses hazenof later revolutionary war famewho at this early stage of his career played an active role alongside robert rogers. Into the deep is the compelling story of how one mans faith took root and blossomed through. Turn opens in the autumn of 1776 with the british capture of new york city and the surrounding area. Robert rogerss phone number, email, address spokeo. A journal of major robert roger s proceedings with the indians in ye district of michillimackinac commencing the 21st of sept. Robert rogers 7 november 1731 18 may 1795 was an american colonial frontiersman. Rogers was born in methuen, massachusetts, but spent his formative years on the frontier in new hampshire. Rob is caught up in his friend soups plan to help their town of learning. The colonial american robert rogers 17311795 was a frontiersman and army officer in the french and indian war. Shows the doughty major nearly full length holding a rifle in left hand, with three indians behind him at the left. Both books were highly successful, but the concise account had a special appeal for the british public, because it described regions of the continent previously occupied by the french. Robert howe orderly book 17761778 university of michigan. The robert howe orderly book 181 pages was kept by an american officer at the headquarters of major general robert howe 17321786, of the continental armys southern department, from june 16, 1776, to july 14, 1778. Robert rogers archives journal of the american revolution.
A modern introduction, 2nd journals of robert rogers of the ranges. Rogers virginia beach the death has occurred of robert alexander rogers of kenova, west virginia. Nov 29, 2016 robert rogers was born to james and mary mcfatridge rogers on 7 november 1731, in methuen, a small town in northeastern massachusetts. Major robert rogers commander in chief of the indians in.
Rogers lost his entire family in one horrible stormy night while driving home from of all things, a wonderfully happy celebration a wedding. Synopsis nathan hale was born in coventry, connecticut, on. Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the. It was in this great arboreal cavern, stretching from maine to missouri, that robert rogers found himself at home. Capture of nathan hale according to tiffany, rogers knew american spies on long island were trying to learn if the long islanders sympathized with the patriots. We collect and match historical records that ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Although rogers fought for the british, most of his rangers became patriots. An elementary school in copetown, ontario is named after the queens rangers.
Robert rogers, american frontier soldier who raised and commanded a militia force, known as rogers s rangers, which won wide repute during the french and indian war 175463. Members came from the hudson river valley, new york city, connecticut, and. Reynolda house acquired the portrait in from robertss estate in 1967. He finally located the owner and procured the painting from her. Captain robert rogers major rogers, as listed in his journals, was one of the more colorful characters in american history. In 1776 he sought a continental commission, but general george washington distrusted and imprisoned him. Items major robert rogers commander in chief of the indians in the back settlements of america. The diaries of lieutenant william bamford, 17571765 and 1776 by john b.
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