Robert Rodger

M, b. 5 August 1823, d. 1 April 1866
FatherRobert Rodger
MotherAnn Muter
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*Robert Rodger was born on 5 August 1823 at Canderdykehead, Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1  
BaptismHe was baptized on 23 August 1823 at Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Marriage*He married Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, daughter of Robert Gardner and Ann Robertson, on 29 March 1853 at Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.2 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Ann Robertson Muter Rodger was born on 27 February 1854 at Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 
Occupation*Robert Rodger was a merchant circa 1855.17,18 
Birth of SonHis son Robert Rodger was born on 15 May 1855 at 85 South Wellington Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.18 
OccupationRobert Rodger was a master ham curer circa 1857.19,20 
(Informant) BirthHe was listed as an informant on the birth certificate of Mary Andrewina Stewart Rodger on 17 September 1857 at 236 Thistle Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.19 
OccupationRobert Rodger was a grocer`s traveller between 1859 and 1866.21,4,22,23,24,25,26,27,6,28,29,30 
Birth of SonHis son Matthew Gardner Rodger was born on 25 August 1859 at 236 Thistle Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.21 
Census*Robert Rodger appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Janet Henderson Robertson Rodger on the census of 1861 at 236 Thistle Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The household also included Ann Robertson Muter Rodger, Robert Rodger, Mary Andrewina Stewart Rodger and Matthew Gardner Rodger.4 
Birth of SonHis son John Muter Rodger was born on 5 November 1861 at 17 Florence Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.22 
Death of SonHis son John Muter Rodger died on 31 October 1862 at 2 Edwin Place, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.23 
Birth of SonHis son James Gardner Rodger was born on 11 August 1863 at 2 Edwin Place, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.24 
Death of SonHis son James Gardner Rodger died on 28 January 1865 at 2 Edwin Place, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.25 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner Rodger was born on 20 November 1865 at 2 Edwin Place, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.20 
Death*Robert Rodger died on 1 April 1866 at 2 Edwin Place, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 42. The informant listed on the death certificate was John Muter Rodger.27,26 

Family

Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner b. 24 Dec 1829, d. 20 Apr 1905
Marriage*Robert Rodger married Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, daughter of Robert Gardner and Ann Robertson, on 29 March 1853 at Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.2 
Children
Last Edited29 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S66] Dalserf Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 638/2, p. 33, Robert Rodger baptism (1823); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 16 August 2010); citing O.P.R. births 638/0020 0035 Dalserf.
  2. [S271] Lanark Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 648/6, p. 298, Robert Roger-Janet Gardner marriage (1853); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 October 2010); citing O.P.R. Marriages 648/00 0060 0597 Lanark.

    Robert Roger & Janet Gardner, both in this parish, were proclaimed on the 27th & married on the 29th March 1853.

  3. [S41] Gorbals Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 644/2, p. 332, Ann Robertson Mutrie Rodger baptism (1854); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 August 2010); citing O.P.R. Births 644/002 0050 0334 Gorbals.
  4. [S602] 1861 census of Scotland, Glasgow City / Lanarkshire, Hutchensontown registration district, enumeration district (ED) 52, household schedule no. 70, p. 12, Robert Rodger household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 20 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1861 644/10 052/00 012.
  5. [S597] 1871 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Lanark registration district, enumeration district (ED) 5, household schedule no. 60, p. 11, Alexander Murray household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 19 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1871 648/00 005/00 011.
  6. [S169] England, marriage certificate for Bird-Rodger, 1872; citing 8e/978/138, Ulverston registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  7. [S42] 1881 census of England, Lancashire, Barrow in Furness, pp. 48-49, Edward Bird; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 12 August 2010); citing PRO RG11/4287, folio 27.
  8. [S53] Manifest, State of Nebraska, 18 July 1888, entry 301, Ann Bird; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 August 2010), New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
  9. [S55] 1900 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, precinct 3, ward 3, enumeration district (ED) 95, sheet 14-A, dwelling 99, family 264, Edward Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 976.
  10. [S6096] 1905 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 9th Ward, p. 19, dwelling no. 243, family no. 339, Edward Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number L-05, Film Number 23, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  11. [S58] 1910 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 9, enumeration district (ED) 176, sheet 9-A, dwelling 96, family 182, Edward L. Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 892.
  12. [S6098] 1915 New Jersey state census, Hudson County, population schedule, Jersey City, 10th Ward, p. 8, dwelling no. 101, E. L. Bird household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing Reference Number L-12, Film Number 35, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
  13. [S61] 1920 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 10, enumeration district (ED) 228, sheet 10-B, dwelling 84, family 194, George New; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 1047.
  14. [S63] 1930 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, ward 9, enumeration district (ED) 128, sheet 11-B, dwelling 143, family 254, George E. New; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 August 2010); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1354.
  15. [S6094] 1940 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, p. 1A, enumeration district (ED) 24-255, line(s) 27-30, family 8, George G New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 6 Apr 2025); citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 02408.
  16. [S6091] 1950 U.S. census, Hudson County, New Jersey, population schedule, Jersey City, p. 11, enumeration district (ED) 29-302, line lines 6-8, family dwelling 89, George New household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 4 Apr 2025); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 2062.
  17. [S25] England, marriage certificate for Thomson - Rodger, 1877; citing 8e/1212, Barrow in Furness registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  18. [S44] Scotland, birth certificate for Robert Rodger, 1855; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 12 August 2010); citing statutory births 644/10 0592, Lanarkshire, Barrow in Furness registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  19. [S32] Scotland, birth certificate for Mary Andrewina Stewart, 1857; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 August 2010); citing statutory births 644/10 1345, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  20. [S39] Scotland, birth certificate for Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner Rodger, 1865; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 August 2010); citing statutory births 644/10 2054, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  21. [S33] Scotland, birth certificate for Matthew Gardner Rodger, 1859; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 August 2010); citing statutory births 644/10 1348, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  22. [S34] Scotland, birth certificate for John Muter Rodger, 1861; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 august 2010); citing statutory births 644/10 1778, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  23. [S35] Scotland, death certificate for John Muter Rodger, 1862; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 Aug 2010); citing statutory deaths 644/10 1029, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  24. [S36] Scotland, birth certificate for James Gardner Rodger, 1863; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 8 August 2010); citing statutory births 644/10 1315, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  25. [S37] Scotland, death certificate for James Gardner Rodger, 1865; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 10 August 2010); citing statutory deaths 644/10 0130, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  26. [S65] Scotland, death certificate for Robert Rodger, 1866; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 16 August 2010); citing statutory deaths 644/10 0374, Lanarkshire, Hutchesontown registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  27. [S40] Scotland, death certificate for Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner Rodger, 1867; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 August 2010); citing statutory deaths 644/09 0516, Lanarkshire, Tradeston registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  28. [S75] England, marriage certificate for Rodger - Munro, 1883; citing 8e/1085, Barrow in Furness registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  29. [S167] England, marriage certificate for Rodger-Gaffney, 1886; citing 8e/1091/248, Barrow-in-Furness registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  30. [S168] England, marriage certificate for Rodger-Gaffney, 1910; citing 8e/1592/21, Barrow-in-Furness registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.