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William Rodger

• Charts: RODGER, HEWITT, Clarke

• Father: Hugh Rodger (1853-1936)
• Mother: Fanny Hewitt (1857-1934)

Key Events

Birth		18 Jun 1893, Disley, Cheshire1
Marriage	Winifred Agatha Ratcliffe	4 Aug 1917, Methodist Chapel, Hindpool Rd, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire2
Marriage	Doris Amy Phipps	1928, Manly, New South Wales, Australia 3,4
Death		1970, New Zealand 5

Detailed Timeline

18 Jun 1893	William Rodger was born at Disley, Cheshire.1
16 Jul 1893	He was baptized at St Mary, Disley, Cheshire. Child of Hugh and Fanny Rodger; Disley; Farmer.1
31 Mar 1901	He appeared as Son in the 1901 census in the household of Hugh Rodger at Farm, Wood End, Disley, Cheshire. Age 7 , born Disley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Fanny Rodger, Hugh Rodger, Mary Jane Rodger, John Hewitt Rodger, Annie Rodger, Fanny Rodger and Thomas James Rodger.6
2 Apr 1911	William Rodger appeared as Son in the 1911 census in the household of Hugh Rodger at Crown Hotel, Hawk Green, Marple, Cheshire. Age 17 , Single , Worker on Farm, Cowman , born Disley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Fanny Rodger, Mary Jane Rodger, John Hewitt Rodger, Annie Rodger, Fanny Rodger and Thomas James Rodger.7
4 Aug 1917	William Rodger, son of Hugh Rodger and Fanny Hewitt, married Winifred Agatha Ratcliffe at Methodist Chapel, Hindpool Rd, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. William, 24, Bachelor, Engine Fitter, 43 Stanley Rd; Father: Hugh Rodger, retired farmer Winifred Agatha, 23, Spinster, Shipyard Clerk, 3 Collongwood St, father William Henry Ratcliffe, master butcher Witnesses: J P Harrison, G Harrison.2
c 1922	William Rodger emigrated; Went to Australia after WW1. Later moved to New Zealand.8
1928	William Rodger, son of Hugh Rodger and Fanny Hewitt, married Doris Amy Phipps at Manly, New South Wales, Australia . Reg No 3517.3,4
1935	William Rodger and Doris Amie Rodger were on the 1935 Electoral Register at Waitemata, Auckland, New Zealand .
bt 1936 - 1968	William Rodger was living at New Zealand .9
bt 1946 - 1957	He and Doris Amie Rodger were on the 1946-1957 Electoral Register at 15, Marguerita St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand .10
bt 1963 - 1969	William Rodger and Doris Amie Rodger were on the 1963-1969 Electoral Register at 154, Oceanview Rd, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand , - Retired.10
1970	William Rodger died at New Zealand . age 77.5

Winifred Agatha Ratcliffe

• Charts: RODGER, HEWITT, Clarke

Key Events

Birth		9 Jun 1894, 173, Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire1
Marriage	William Rodger	4 Aug 1917, Methodist Chapel, Hindpool Rd, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

9 Jun 1894	Winifred Agatha Ratcliffe was born at 173, Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.1
Jun 1894	Her birth was registered in Ashton Town, Ashton-under-Lyne R.D., England, in the 1894 JAS quarter. MMN Mason.3
25 Jul 1894	She was baptized at St James the Apostle, Union St, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. child of William Henry & Emma Ratcliffe, 173 Whiteacre Rd; father's occupation: Butcher.1
4 Aug 1917	Winifred Agatha Ratcliffe married William Rodger, son of Hugh Rodger and Fanny Hewitt, at Methodist Chapel, Hindpool Rd, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. William, 24, Bachelor, Engine Fitter, 43 Stanley Rd; Father: Hugh Rodger, retired farmer Winifred Agatha, 23, Spinster, Shipyard Clerk, 3 Collongwood St, father William Henry Ratcliffe, master butcher Witnesses: J P Harrison, G Harrison.2

Doris Amy Phipps

• Charts: RODGER, HEWITT, Clarke

William Rodger

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: John Rodger (c 1817-1897)
• Mother: Jean Adam (1814-1878)

Key Events

Birth		12 Feb 1842, New (East) Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland3,4,5
Marriage	Margaret Ann Mellor	21 Feb 1859, Sacred Trinity, Salford, Lancashire6,7
Death Reg.		c Feb 1917, Blackburn R.D., England8

Detailed Timeline

12 Feb 1842	William Rodger was born at New (East) Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Rodger, William - lawful son of John Rodger and Jean Adam.3,4,5
22 Feb 1842	He was baptized at New (East) Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. William, lawful son of John Rodger and Jean Adam born 12th, baptized 22nd.9,10
30 Mar 1851	He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of John Rodger at Wood End, Disley, Cheshire. Age 9 , Scholar , born Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Household also included:- Jean Rodger, George Muir Rodger, John Rodger, Andrew Rodger and Janet Muir.11
21 Feb 1859	William Rodger, son of John Rodger and Jean Adam, married Margaret Ann Mellor, daughter of George Mellor and Elizabeth Pennington, at Sacred Trinity, Salford, Lancashire. William RODGER, 20, Bachelor, Fireman, Union Street; Father: John RODGER, Fireman Margaret Ann MELLOR, 21, Spinster,Union Street; Father: George MELLOR, Farmer Witnesses: George RILEY, Mary Ann WARD NOTE: William's age was actually 17.6,7
	The marriage was registered in Salford R.D., England, in 1859 JFM quarter.12
21 Jun 1860	His son John Rodger was born at Manchester, Lancashire.13
7 Apr 1861	William Rodger appeared as Head in the 1861 census at 11, Mary Ellen St, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 19 , Married , Locomotive Engineman , born Scotland. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger and John Rodger.14
23 Nov 1862	His daughter Jane Elizabeth Rodger was born.15
14 Mar 1865	His daughter Jannet Rodger was born.16
26 Jul 1867	His daughter Annie Blair Rodger was born at Manchester, Lancashire.17
29 Dec 1869	His son George William Adam Rodger was born.
2 Apr 1871	William Rodger appeared as Head in the 1871 census at Pleasant View, Castleton Moor, Rochdale, Lancashire. Age 29 , Married , Engine driver , born Scotland. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, John Rodger, Jannet Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger and Mary Jane Johnson.18
26 Dec 1871	His son Arthur Rodger was born at Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire.19,20
26 Nov 1873	His son Albert Rodger was born at Blue Pits, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire.21
4 Jan 1878	His daughter Bertha Rodger was born at Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire.17,20
18 Dec 1880	His daughter Mabel Rodger was born at Skipton, Yorkshire.22
3 Apr 1881	William Rodger appeared as Lodger in the 1881 census in the household of Elizabeth Laycock at 141, Richmond Hill, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 39 , Married , Locomotive engine driver , born Scotland. Household also included:- John Rodger.23
16 Jul 1884	His daughter Laura Rodger was born at 481, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire.24
5 Apr 1891	William Rodger appeared as Head in the 1891 census at 441, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 49 , Married , Engineer locomotive , born Scotland. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, Jannet Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Laura Rodger.25
31 Mar 1901	William Rodger appeared as Head in the 1901 census at 441, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 53 , M , Railway engine driver , born Scotland. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Laura Rodger.26
2 Apr 1911	William Rodger appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 66, Dill Hall Lane, Church Kirk, Lancashire. Age 69 , married , Pensioned Loco Engine Driver , born Maryhill, Glasgow. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, Arnold Eric Hawkins, Laura Hawkins and Leslie Hawkins.27
c Nov 1911	The death of his wife, Margaret, was registered in Blackburn R.D., England; 1911 OND quarter , age 73.28
c Feb 1917	William Rodger's death was registered in Blackburn R.D., England. 1917 JFM quarter , age 75.8

Jane Elizabeth Rodger

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor (1838-c 1911)

Key Events

Birth		23 Nov 18621
Death Reg.		c May 1867, St George, Manchester R.D., England2
Burial		8 Jun 1867, Manchester (Harpurhey) Cemetery, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire3,4

Detailed Timeline

23 Nov 1862	Jane Elizabeth Rodger was born. Source Cathedral baptism record.1
	Her birth was registered in St George, Manchester R.D., England, in the 1862 OND quarter. MMN MELLOR.5
8 Feb 1863	She was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. Jane Elizabeth, dau William and Margaret Rodgers (sic); Abode:Manchester; Father's Occupation: Porter.1
c May 1867	Jane Elizabeth Rodger's death was registered in St George, Manchester R.D., England. 1867 AMJ quarter , age 4.2
8 Jun 1867	She was buried at Manchester (Harpurhey) Cemetery, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire. grave ref 18670608 (common grave). Name recorded as Jane Elizabeth ROGER.3,4

Jannet Rodger¹

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger¹ (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor¹ (1838-c 1911)

Key Events

Birth		14 Mar 18653
Marriage	Fred Aspden	30 May 1895, St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		c Feb 1946, Rawtenstall A 2nd, Haslingden R.D., England4

Detailed Timeline

14 Mar 1865	Jannet Rodger was born. Source 1939 register.3
	Her birth was registered in St George, Manchester R.D., England, in the 1865 AMJ quarter.5,1
16 Apr 1865	She was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.6
2 Apr 1871	She appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of William Rodger at Pleasant View, Castleton Moor, Rochdale, Lancashire. Age 5 , scholar , born Manchester. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, John Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger and Mary Jane Johnson.1
3 Apr 1881	Jessie Rodger appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of Margaret Rodger at 12, Gladstone St, Skipton, Yorkshire. Age 16 , unm , Cotton weaver , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- John Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Albert Rodger, Maud Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Mabel Rodger.7
24 Sep 1887	Jannet Rodger witnessed the marriage of John Rodger and Annie Maria Hodson at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire.8
5 Apr 1891	Jannet Rodger appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of William Rodger at 441, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 26 , S , cotton winder , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Laura Rodger.9
30 May 1895	Jannet Rodger, daughter of William Rodger and Margaret Ann Mellor, married Fred Aspden at St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire. Fred, 29, Drawer & Twister, Widower, 26 George St Oswaldtwistle; Father: Henry Aspden, Deceased, Blacksmith Jannet, 30, Spinster of 441 Blackburn Road; Father: William Rodger, Engine Driver Witnesses: Edgar Aspden, Annie Blair Rodger Identified witnesses: Annie Blair Rodger.2
	The marriage was registered in Accrington, Haslingden R.D., England, in 1895 AMJ quarter.10
1 Jan 1898	Her son Frank Ettenfield Aspden was born at Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.11
31 Mar 1901	Janet Aspden appeared as Wife in the 1901 census in the household of Fred Aspden at 9, George St, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. Age 36 , married , Cotton winder , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Frank Ettenfield Aspden.
3 Oct 1902	Her daughter Ida Mellor Aspden was born.
2 Apr 1911	Janet Aspden appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of Fred Aspden at 10, Hobson St, Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Age 46 , married 18 years, 2 children, 2 alive , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Frank Ettenfield Aspden and Ida Mellor Aspden.
Sep 1939	Janet Aspden appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Fred Aspden at 163, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Married; Unpaid domestic duties. Also present Ida Mellor Farrer and Peter Cox Aspden.12
c Feb 1946	Janet Aspden's death was registered in Rawtenstall A 2nd, Haslingden R.D., England. 1946 JFM quarter , age 80.4

Annie Blair Rodger¹

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger¹ (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor¹ (1838-c 1911)

Key Events

Birth		26 Jul 1867, Manchester, Lancashire3
Marriage	Walter Henry Bullock	29 Apr 1899, St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire4
Death Reg.		c Feb 1941, Burnley R.D., England5

Detailed Timeline

26 Jul 1867	Annie Blair Rodger was born at Manchester, Lancashire.3
	Her birth was registered in St George, Manchester R.D., England, in the 1867 JAS quarter.6
8 Sep 1867	She was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. Daughter of William & Margaret of Manchester;Father's occupation: Fireman.3,7
2 Apr 1871	She appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of William Rodger at Pleasant View, Castleton Moor, Rochdale, Lancashire. Age 3 , born Manchester. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, John Rodger, Jannet Rodger and Mary Jane Johnson.1
3 Apr 1881	Annie Blair Rodger appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of Margaret Rodger at 12, Gladstone St, Skipton, Yorkshire. Age 13 , scholar , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- John Rodger, Jessie Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Albert Rodger, Maud Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Mabel Rodger.8
5 Apr 1891	Annie Blair Rodger appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of William Rodger at 441, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 23 , S , machinist @ Printworks , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, Jannet Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Laura Rodger.9
30 May 1895	Annie Blair Rodger witnessed the marriage of Fred Aspden and Jannet Rodger at St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire.10
29 Apr 1899	Annie Blair Rodger, daughter of William Rodger and Margaret Ann Mellor, married Walter Henry Bullock at St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire. Walter Henry, 31, Technological Chemist, Bachelor, 21 Dill Hall Lane; Father: John Simpson Bullock, Foreman Dyer Annie Blair, 31, Spinster, 441 Blackburn Road; Father: William Rodger, Engine Driver Witnesses: Andrew McLean Chew, Bertha Rodger Identified witnesses: Bertha Rodger and Andrew McLean Chew.4
	The marriage was registered in Accrington, Haslingden R.D., England, in 1899 AMJ quarter.11
21 Jan 1900	Her daughter Mabel Annie Bullock was born at 72, Dill Hall Lane, Church Kirk, Lancashire.12
25 Aug 1910	Her daughter Margaret Edna Bullock was born.13
2 Apr 1911	Annie Bullock appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of Walter Henry Bullock at 72, Dill Hall Lane, Church Kirk, Lancashire. Age 43 , married 12 years, 2 children, 1 died, 1 alive , born Manchester, Lancs. Household also included:- Margaret Edna Bullock.
Sep 1939	Annie Bullock appeared on the 1939 register in the household of John H Cookson at 2, Gainsborough Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire. Widow; Incapacitated. Also present Ian Blair Cookson and Margaret E Cookson.
c Feb 1941	Annie Bullock's death was registered in Burnley R.D., England. 1941 JFM quarter , age 73.5

George William Adam Rodger

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor (1838-c 1911)

Key Events

Birth		29 Dec 1869
Death Reg.		Jan 1871, Castleton Further, Rochdale R.D., England1
Burial		4 Feb 1871, St Martin, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

29 Dec 1869	George William Adam Rodger was born. Source baptism record.
Jan 1870	His birth was registered in Manchester R.D., England, in the 1870 JFM quarter; Registered name George William Ellen Adam; MMN MELLOR.3
28 Feb 1870	He was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. George William Adam, son of William and Margaret Ann Rodger; Abode: Manchester; Father's Occupation: Stoker.4
Jan 1871	George William Adam Rodger's death was registered in Castleton Further, Rochdale R.D., England. 1871 JFM quarter , Age 1.1
4 Feb 1871	He was buried at St Martin, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire. George William Adam, son of William & Margaret Rodger; Age 13 months; Abode: Castleton Moor.2

Albert Rodger

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor (1838-c 1911)

Detailed Timeline

26 Nov 1873	Albert Rodger was born at Blue Pits, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire. Source baptism record.1
Jan 1874	His birth was registered in Castleton Further, Rochdale R.D., England, in the 1873 or 1874 JFM quarter; Name confusion also.3,4,5
31 May 1874	He was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. Albert, son of William & Margaret Ann Rodger; Abode:Blue Pits; Father's Occupation: Engine Driver.1
3 Apr 1881	He appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of Margaret Rodger at 12, Gladstone St, Skipton, Yorkshire. Age 7 , scholar , born Castleton, Lancashire. Household also included:- John Rodger, Jessie Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Maud Rodger, Bertha Rodger and Mabel Rodger.6
c Nov 1885	Albert Rodger's death was registered in Accrington, Haslingden R.D., England. 1885 OND quarter , age 11; Same Quarter as sisters Mabel & Maud.2

Maud Rodger

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor (1838-c 1911)

Bertha Rodger¹

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger¹ (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor¹ (1838-c 1911)

Key Events

Birth		4 Jan 1878, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire3,4
Marriage	Andrew McLean Chew	c Aug 1901, St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		c Dec 1973, Clitheroe R.D., England5

Detailed Timeline

4 Jan 1878	Bertha Rodger was born at Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire. Source 1939.3,4
	Her birth was registered in Castleton Further, Rochdale R.D., England, in the 1878 JFM quarter. MMN MELLOR.6
10 Nov 1878	She was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. Daughter of William & Margaret Rodger; Father's Occupation:Engine driver; Abode:Manchester.3
3 Apr 1881	She appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of Margaret Rodger at 12, Gladstone St, Skipton, Yorkshire. Age 3 , born Castleton, Lancashire. Household also included:- John Rodger, Jessie Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Albert Rodger, Maud Rodger and Mabel Rodger.7
5 Apr 1891	Bertha Rodger appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of William Rodger at 441, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 13 , apprentice dressmaker , born Castleton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger, Jannet Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger and Laura Rodger.8
29 Apr 1899	Bertha Rodger witnessed the marriage of Walter Henry Bullock and Annie Blair Rodger at St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire.9
31 Mar 1901	Bertha Rodger appeared as Daughter in the 1901 census in the household of William Rodger at 441, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire. Age 23 , S , Dress Maker , born Castleton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Margaret Rodger and Laura Rodger.10
c Aug 1901	Bertha Rodger, daughter of William Rodger and Margaret Ann Mellor, married Andrew McLean Chew at St Peter, Accrington, Lancashire.2
	The marriage was registered in Accrington, Haslingden R.D., England, in 1901 JAS quarter.11
1902	Her daughter Doris Margaret Chew was born.
1905	Her daughter Laura Chew was born at Church Kirk, Lancashire.
1909	Her daughter Jessie Chew was born at Church Kirk, Lancashire.
2 Apr 1911	Bertha Chew appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of Andrew McLean Chew at 68, York St, Church Kirk, Lancashire. Age 34 , married 10 years; 3 children, 3 alive , born Castleton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Doris Margaret Chew, Laura Chew and Jessie Chew.12
c Dec 1973	Bertha Chew's death was registered in Clitheroe R.D., England. 1973 OND quarter , age 95.5

Mabel Rodger

• Charts: RODGER

• Father: William Rodger (1842-c 1917)
• Mother: Margaret Ann Mellor (1838-c 1911)

Detailed Timeline

18 Dec 1880	Mabel Rodger was born at Skipton, Yorkshire. Baptism record has wrong birth year.1
Jan 1881	Her birth was registered in Skipton R.D., England, in the 1881 JFM quarter. MMN MELLOR.3
3 Apr 1881	She appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of Margaret Rodger at 12, Gladstone St, Skipton, Yorkshire. Age 4 m , Skipton, Yorkshire. Household also included:- John Rodger, Jessie Rodger, Annie Blair Rodger, Arthur Rodger, Albert Rodger, Maud Rodger and Bertha Rodger.4
31 Aug 1882	Mabel Rodger was baptized at St James, Accrington, Lancashire. Mabel, child of William & Margaret Rodger; Abode: 428 Blackburn Rd; occupation: Engine Driver.5
c Nov 1885	Mabel Rodger's death was registered in Accrington, Haslingden R.D., England. 1885 OND quarter , age 4; ; Same Quarter as brother Albert and sister Maud.2