Levi Rodgers, son of Peter Rodgers and Margaret Addison, was born in Accomack Co., VA, in 1764.  Levi died on 21 April 1819.  He was buried in the Rodgers Cemetery east of Crockett Town (Graven Stones 231).

He married twice.  He married Sarah Scarburgh circa 1783.  Sarah was born in Accomack Co., VA, circa 1765.  Sarah was the daughter of Henry Scarburgh III and Elizabeth "Betty" Parker.  Sarah died by 1801.  She died before her brother Bennett wrote his will in 1799.  He married secondly  Euphemia Parker circa 1802.  Euphemia was born on 19 May 1778.  Euphemia was the daughter of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher.  She married secondly James Eichelberger before 17 January 1820 in Accomack Co., VA (Land Causes 29).  Euphemia died on 10 March 1826 (Graven Stones 231).   She was buried in the Rodgers Cemetery.   Euphemia Parker was the plaintiff in a court case on 10 October 1816 in Accomack Co., VA (Court Records 186).   SEE HOUSEHOLD 18 for suit.

In Levi Rodgers' will on 12 March 1818 in Accomack Co., VA, Euphemia was named as an heir.  It was probated 28 June 1819 (Will Book 373).

Levi made a will on 12 March 1818 in Accomack Co., VA.  It was probated 28 June 1819 (Will Book 373).  The will reads:

I Levi Rodgers of the County of Accomack and Parish of Saint George do hereby make this my last Will and Testament in the manner & form followeth that is to say 1st I give my beloved wife Euphamey my riding chair & harness and her first choice of horses one good bed & bolster, one bedsted matt and cord, one pair sheets, two blankets one counterpane exclusively of what the law of the State of Virginia will allow her out of my Estate.  2ndly I give to my daughter, Elizabeth P. Rodgers the land where I now reside containing one hundred about sixty acres be the same more or less during her natural life and if she should have lawful issue and such issue should live to the age of twenty one years or such issue should have a lawful issue then to such issue forever otherwise to be equally between my surviving children to them and their heirs or assigns forever.  Also I give to said Elizabeth P. Rodgers one Negro man named Amos, one Negro man named Toni, one Negro girl named Dose, one looking glass with a walnut frame, four silver spoons marked thus H. E. S., one bed & bolster, bedsted matt and cord, two sheets, two blankets, one counterpane all of good quality and one hundred dollars to be paid out of my estate by my Executor.  3rdly I give to my son Raymond R. Rodgers the land that I bought of Mr. Parsons containing ninety one acres be the same more or less.  Also the land that I bought of Mr. Wm. Boggs containing thirty four acres be the same more or less and twenty three acres that I bought of Waterfield's wife be the same more of less to him and his heirs or assigns forever.  Also one Negro boy named Fredrick, one Negro boy named Isaac, one Negro girl named Tamer, one Negro girl named Easter and three hundred dollars, the money to be paid by my Executor out of my Estate.  4thly I give and bequeath to my three daughters namely Harriott T. Rodgers, Lucy Anne Rodgers, and Jane M. Rodgers all the remainder of my estate not here to for given away real or personal to be equally divided between them and to them and their heirs forever.  5thly and lastly I do hereby institute and appoint Isaac Smith Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills by me made.  In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this my seal this twelfth day of march in the year of Our Savior one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.  Witt: Isaac Smith, Littleton Watson, Sam'l B. Trader, John Rodgers.

On 30 November 1819 in Accomack Co., VA, it was ordered by the Court that Levi died intestate of a certain tract of land (Land Causes 121).  An abstract of the case reads:

Rodgers et al vs Rodgers.  That a certain Levi Rodgers was on the 12 day of March 1818 seized and possessed in fee simple of a large real and personal estate, and being so seized on that day duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed and devised his said estate among his widow and children; that the said Levi Rodgers subsequent to the date of the said will, viz; purchased of George Turner and Esther, his wife a certain tract of land containing 24 acres, situate in Slutkill Neck; that the said Levi Rodgers made no disposition of the said land either in his will or otherwise, and in consideration of which your orator and oratrixes are advised that the said Levi Rodgers shall be considered as having died intestate as to the said 24 acres, and that the same shall descend and pass to all his children subject to the dower of Euphemia Rodgers as his widow; that at the time of his death the said Levi Rodgers he left 6 [?] children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth P., who has been married to your orator James Boggs since the death of the said Levi Rodgers; Raymond Rodgers; Harriet T.; Lucy; Ann; and Jane M. Rodgers.

Note that there are only five children listed.

Euphemia Rodgers married James Eichelberger on 17 January 1820.  The marriage record reads: "James Eichelberger Widower, to marry Euphemia Rodgers, widow of Levi, on 22 December 1819. Willivfc am Cockle security" (Turman 94).  Euphemia died before 25 December 1826 when letters of administration were granted to her second husband (Miles 186).  She was buried as Euphemia Rodgers in the Rodgers Cemetery along with Levi Rodgers, her first husband.

Levi Rodgers and Sarah Scarburgh had the following child:

1 i. Elizabeth Parker Rodgers was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 6 October 1791 (Graven Stones 29).  See the Rodgers-Boggs Cemetery.  She married James S. Boggs on 28 June 1819 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman 34).  James was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 26 July 1787 (Graven Stones 29).  James was the son of John Boggs and Margaret Smith.  James died on 27 March 1855 and was buried in the Rodgers-Boggs Cemetery west of Cashville VA (29).  See household 10 for more information on Elizabeth P. Rodgers and her husband James S. Boggs.

Levi Rodgers and Euphemia Parker had the following children:

2 ii. Harriet Thomas Rodgers was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 25 October 1804.  Harriet died on 9 August 1888.  Her stone reads: "Harriet T. Hutchinson, wife of John W., daughter of Levi & Euphaney Rodgers, 25 October 1804 9 August 1888."  (See her stone at the Hutchinson-Harborton Cemetery).

In Levi Rodgers' will on 12 March 1818 in Accomack Co., VA, Harriet was named as an heir. It was probated 28 June 1819 (Will Book 373).  She married James Hutchinson circa 1824.

3 iii. Lucy Ann Rodgers was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 9 February 1808 (Graven Stones 231).  Lucy died on 2 April 1824.  She was buried in the Rodgers-BoggsCemetery  west of Cashville VA (231).

In Levi Rodgers' will on 12 March 1818 in Accomack Co., VA, Lucy was named as an heir. It was probated 28 June 1819 (Will Book 373).

4 iv. Raymond Riley Rodgers was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 9 May 1810 (Graven Stones 231).  Raymond died on 15 April 1820.  He was buried in the Rodgers-Boggs Cemetery west of Cashville VA (231).  His stone reads: "Raymond Riley Rodgers. son of Levy and Euphemia, 9 March 1810 - 25 April 1820.

In Levi Rodgers' will on 12 March 1818 in Accomack Co., VA, Raymond was named as an heir.  It was probated 28 June 1819 (Will Book 373).

On 26 June 1826 in Accomack Co., VA, it was ordered by the Court that Raymond Riley Rodgers died seized in possession of 3 parcels of land (Land Causes 121).  An abstract of the suit reads:

Boggs vs Rodgers - That your orators and oratrixes, James Boggs and Elizabeth, his wife, John W. Hutchinson and Harriott, his wife, together with Jane M. Rogers, their sister, and the defendant, all of the County of Accomack, are now seized in fee simple in possession as tenants in common, of the following lands and Marsh; one parcel containing 34 acres; one parcel containing 23 acres; another parcel containing 91 acres of which Raymond R. Rodgers died seized, which several parcels were devised to the said Raymond R. Rodgers by Levi Rodgers, that the parcels of land descended to your oratrixes and this defendant as heirs at law of the said Raymond R. Rodgers, dec'd. who died before he attained the age of 21 years, and your orators James Boggs and Elizabeth P. his wife are now entitled to one undivided 1/5 part or share thereof, being heirs of the half blood, and that your orators and oratrixes John W. Hutchinson and Harriott his wife being of the whole blood to the said Raymond R. Rodgers are entitled to 2/5, and the defendant Jane M. Rodgers to the remaining 2/5 etc.

5 v. Jane M. Rodgers was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 29 February 1812 (Graven Stones 206).  Jane died on 1 September 1852.  She was buried on Parker Place and moved to Onancock Cemetery (206).

She married George West Parker on 27 November 1826 in Accomack Co., VA.  The marriage record reads: "George W. Parker minor, son of Henry to Jane M. Rodgers on 27 November 1826, John M. Watson and John W. Hutchinson securities" (Turman, 217).

George was born in Accomack Co., VA, on 25 January 1808.  George was the son of Henry Parker and Agnes West.  His second wife's name was Drucilla.  They were married circa 1853 in Accomack Co., VA.  George died on 5 November 1877.  Circa 1828 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger 79).  The Census reads: "George W. Parker, farmer, $6,000, Jane Parker 37, Margaret Parker 22, Brunnetta Parker 12, George Parker 10, Susan Parker 6, Henry Parker laborer B/m 38."

George was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA (1870 Census).  The census reads: "Household 1062 Family 1099, Parker, Geo. W. 62, M/W farming, $5,000.00, $250.00.  Parker, Drucilla 35, F/W, keeps house.  Parker, Sally 14, F/W, at home.  Parker, Henry 11, M/W, at home.  Parker, Roxanna 9, F/W.  Parker, Claudy 7, M/ W. Parker, Lillie Lee 6, F/W.  Parker, Agnes 3, F/W. Parker, Ella 8 mos, F/W, born in November."  George West Parker was married at the age of 18.  His first wife Jane M. Rodgers was 14.  They had 6 children together.  The only one to live to adulthood was their first born, Margaret, who was listed in the 1850 census with him.  Note : No information other than the 1850 Census notes their daughter Susan.  When Jane died in 1852, George then married Drucilla.  Her maiden name is not known.  Both George and Drucilla are not listed in the 1860 Census.  George shows up on the 1870 Census with Drucilla and 7 children.

In Levi Rodgers' will on 12 March 1818 in Accomack Co., VA, Jane was named as an heir.  It was probated 28 June 1819 (Will Book 373).

Sources:

_____.  Accomack County Will Book 1818-1819.

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