ROGERS

ROGERS. See Roger. The family of Rogers of Home, in Shropshire, are a cadet of tlie Norburys of Norbury in tliat county. In 7. Edward II., Eocr de Norhury, son of Philip, and grandson of Roger de Norbury, had a grant of the estate of Home. His son took the name of Rogers, and his posterity under that appellation have ever since resided at Home. B.L.G. The family of Rogers, of Wisdome, co. Devon, baronets, claim to be descended from John Rogers, prebendary of St. Paul's, the first victim of the Marian persecution.

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