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     Bernice Rosan Roe was born on 2 Dec 1927.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Sage Roe and Bernice Emilia Olds.¹
     Her obituary states: Charlevoix Courier (MI) — Tuesday, September 23, 2008
"Bernice "Bunny" Olds Roe Smith died on Tuesday Sept. 2. She was 80 years old.
"Smith was the granddaughter of Ransom Eli Olds, the automobile pioneer, and Metta Woodard Olds. The Olds family had several summer cottages and properties in northern Michigan, especially in Charlevoix.
"(At the Belvedere Club) my great-grandfather, Ransom, owned the #39 house, that's the one with the turret on top," said Clela Nicole Gray, daughter of Smith.
"Gray said that her and her family used to come up to Charlevoix every summer. "My mother spent all of her summers here except for the last three years she was alive," said Gray. "She just thought it was a beautiful spot."
"As a renowned dog lover, Smith was once quoted as saying, "Dogs are only children in fur coats."
"Gray said that her mother was a lifeguard at the Belvedere as a teenager. She also said that she once saved a 2-year-old from drowning when the child fell off of a ski dock. Gray said that for most of her life, her mother was a housewife.
"As a youngster, Smith also enjoyed sailing and beach parties with her family in northern Michigan. "I remember always having lunch from the Belvedere Club, or bringing some food and having a picnic lunch with her during the summertime," Gray said.
"Smith's grandfather, Ransom, once described northern Michigan as "God's heaven." According to Gray, Ransom also used to own a boathouse that sat in Round Lake. "It was later made into a condominium in the '70s or '80s," said Gray. "Its that long barn-like looking thing."
"Smith donated to, among many things, the community pool. She also gave money so children from Beaver Island could come over to Charlevoix and take swimming lessons.
"She was a very loyal supporter of the historical society," said Dave Miles, Harsha House Museum Director. "She was a patron, and from what I know of her, she gave to a lot of different organizations."²

     Clarence Sage Roe married Bernice Emilia Olds, daughter of Ransom Eli Olds and Metta Ursula Woodward, on 19 Dec 1917.¹
     He was "of Lansing [Michigan]."

     Edward Olds Roe was born on 20 Aug 1918.¹ He was the son of Clarence Sage Roe and Bernice Emilia Olds.¹

     John Woodward Roe was born on 20 Dec 1921.¹ He was the son of Clarence Sage Roe and Bernice Emilia Olds.¹

     Muriel E. Roebuck was born on 5 Nov 1912 at Lambert, Mississippi.¹ She married Kenneth Charles Olds, son of Willie Ruel Olds and Lois Ruggles, on 3 Jul 1947 at San Francisco, California.¹
     Gowen say she was a widow when she married Olds, so I am unsure of her maiden name.¹

     Abigail Rogers was born on 2 Mar 1677/78 at Eastham, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of James Rogers and Mary Paine.¹

     Adaline P. Rogers married Sheldon H. Olds, son of Zenas Olds and Susannah Ford, on 21 Feb 1855 at Lake County, Ohio.^2,3

     Daniel Rogers was christened at South Carolina. He was born on 23 Jul 1813. He was the son of Darling B. Rogers and Elizabeth Bailey. Daniel Rogers married Wiley Jones, daughter of Solomon Jones and Elizabeth (?), on 28 Dec 1837 at South Carolina. Daniel Rogers died on 25 Jul 1899 at South Carolina at age 86. He was buried at Greenpond Baptist Church, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     ToDo: Complete the abstraction of the Rogers/Rodgers families from Ibera Oliver's materials -- pages for Daniel, Edmond, Moses, and Martin Dean Rodgers.

     Darling B. Rogers was born on 12 May 1793 at South Carolina. He was the son of Daniel Rogers. Darling B. Rogers married Elizabeth Bailey in 1812. Darling B. Rogers died on 25 Jul 1869 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 76.

     Edson Bailey Rogers was born on 27 Jul 1823.¹ He married (1) Lucinda Rockefeller on 27 May 1845.³ Edson Bailey Rogers married (2) Harriet Marshall Olds, daughter of William Olds and Nancy J. Greeley, on 8 Nov 1867 at Albion, New York.¹ Edson Bailey Rogers died on 23 Jul 1880 at age 56.¹
     He was a farmer and a member of the Presbyterial Church of Albion, New York.³

     Ella Cornelia Rogers was born on 27 Jan 1852.³ She married Henry M. Bingham, son of Calvin T. Bingham and Harriet Marshall Olds, on 7 Jan 1872.^4,5 Ella Cornelia Rogers died on 21 Sep 1940 at age 88.⁶ She was buried at Mt. Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York.⁷

     Ethel Rogers married Richard Gibson, son of Richard Ray Gibson and Ruth Eva Dollahon.¹ Ethel Rogers was born in 1919.¹

     George Benjamin Rogers was born on 14 Jul 1869.¹ He was the son of Edson Bailey Rogers and Harriet Marshall Olds.¹
     He graduated from Williams College in 1888 and taught at Riverview military academy in Poughkeepsie, New York.¹

     James Rogers was born on 18 Oct 1648 at Eastham, Massachusetts. He married Mary Paine, daughter of Thomas Paine and Mary Snow, on 11 Jan 1670 at Eastham, Massachusetts.¹

     James Rogers was born on 30 Oct 1673 at Eastham, Massachusetts.² He was the son of James Rogers and Mary Paine.¹

     Louvina Rogers was born on 24 Oct 1852 at Ripley County, Indiana.¹ She married George Washington Bowers, son of Peter Bowers and Mary Brown, on 14 Sep 1871 at Richland County, Illinois. They were married by Michael Forney, Minister of the Gospel.² Louvina Rogers married William J. Taylor on 20 Dec 1886.^3,4 Louvina Rogers died on 9 Apr 1931 at Wynoose, Richland County, Illinois, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Johnson Cemetery, southeast of Wynoose, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     Her obituary states:
     "Louvina, daughter of John and Susannah Rogers, was born in Ripley county, Indiana, October 24, 1852. She passed away at her home in Wynoose, April 9, 1931, after a brief illness of only a few days, being the last member of a family of twelve children, at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 15 days.
"She was united in marriage to G. W. Bowers in 1871. To this union was born four children. This companion passed away December 17 (not clear -- has been marked over), 1881.
"In the year of 1886 on December 20, she was again united in marriage to Wm. J. Taylor. To this union was born four children. He passed away April 4, 1922.
"Early in life she was converted and joined the Christian church at Noble, later transferring her membership to U. B. church of Wynoose, of which she was a Charter member. She was a faithful and regular attendant at church and Sunday school, and a loyal member of the Ladies Aid Society, having attended Sunday school, preaching service and Endeavor society Sunday last and taking an active part.
"She leaves to mourn their loss, five children: Mrs. Ella Shultz and Mrs. Clara Long, of Noble route 1, of the former marriage; two children of that union preceded her in death; Laura in infancy, and Dora at the age of 30 years; Mrs. Nina Washington, of Broades, Mont; Henry, of Clay City, and Oscar at home. One son Pearl preceded her in death in infancy. Five step-children, Lafe, of Casper, Wyo; Ellsworth, of Champaign; Mose, of Dupree, S. Dak; Elmer, of Tuscola, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Miller, of Dixon, Ill; twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed in the home, church and entire community."^3,6

     Mary Rogers was born on 9 Nov 1675 at Eastham, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of James Rogers and Mary Paine.¹

     Mary Lodema Rogers was born on 23 Apr 1877.¹ She was the daughter of Edson Bailey Rogers and Harriet Marshall Olds.¹
     She graduated from Mt. Holyoke Seminary. At this point Thurston adds: "all in the family are Presbyterians." This is at the end of the list of her father's famiy to whom I presume this remark applies.¹

     Mary Virginia Rogers was buried at Wood Memorial Cemetery, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was born on 12 Apr 1904 at Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Rose Burr Rodgers and Louisa J. Wade. Mary Virginia Rogers married George Lee Barney West, son of James E. West and Mary Elizabeth Davis, on 28 Dec 1924 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Mary Virginia Rogers died on 14 Apr 1995 at Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 91.
     Her obituary states: Spartanburg (SC) Herald, 15 April 1995.

     Nelson F. Rogers married Hannah Shumway Olds, daughter of William Olds and Sarah Upham, on 19 Aug 1840 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹

     Nina Rogers married Roy Fane Olds, son of Claude Verannus Olds and Nettie Orna McMullen.¹ Nina Rogers was born c 1902 at Oklahoma.¹
     Nina Olds and Roy Fane Olds appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 at 1409 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, as follows:
     72/76 Olds, Roy F., head, 28, first marr. at 21, b. FL, parents b. FL, garage manager
      , Nina R., wife, 28, first marr. at 21, b. Oklahoma, father b. Iowa, mother b. Ill.
      , Elizabeth, dau., 4 11/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. OK
      , Dorthy A., dau., 2 3/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. OK
      , Robert E., son, 3/12, b. FL, father b. FL, mother b. OK
      Rogers, Nina O., mother-in-law, 59, widowed, first marr. at 22, b. Ill., father b. Ky, mother b. Ill.¹
Nina Olds and Roy Fane Olds appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1940 at 1409 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, as follows:
     12 Olds, Roy F., 38, 8 yrs school, b. FL, auto mechanic in own business
      , Nina. wife, 37, 4 yrs h.s., b. Oklahoma, general office help in husband's garage business
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      , Elizabeth, dau., 14, 8 yrs school, b. FL
      , Dorothy A., dau., 12, 6 yrs school, b. FL
      , Robert, son, 10, 3 yrs school, b. FL
      , Thomas, son, 8, 2 yrs school, b. FL
      Rogers, Nina O., mother-in-law, 72, widowed, 4 yrs h.s., b. Ill.
[The family lived in the same place as of 1 April 1935.]²
Nina Olds and Roy Fane Olds appeared on the census of 1945 at 1409 Ft. Harrison, Clearwater, Florida, as follows:
          Olds, Roy F., 43, b. Fla., high school education, mechanic
          Olds, Nina R., 43, b. Okl., 1 yr college, housewife
          Olds, Elizabeth, 19, b. Fla., high school education, draftsman
          Olds, Dorothy A., 17, b. Fla., high school education, student
          Olds, Robert E., 15, b. Fla., high school education, student
          Olds, Roy F., 13, b. Fla., 9th grade, student.³

     Janet Rokey died in 1967.¹

     Alice Root was born on 22 Sep 1875 at Girard, Crawford County, Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Tenny Root and Ann Elizabeth Ridgely. Alice Root married William Philip Bullock in 1900.

     Ebenezer Root was born on 26 Mar 1758 at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Joshua Root and Abigail Old.¹ Ebenezer Root died on 29 Mar 1758.¹

     Ebenezer Root was born on 1 Jan 1760 at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Joshua Root and Abigail Old.¹ Ebenezer Root died on 10 Jan 1760.¹

     Ebenezer Root died at Chanango County, New York.¹ He was born on 17 Dec 1760 at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Joshua Root and Abigail Old.¹

     Isaac Root was baptized on 18 Nov 1762.¹ He was the son of Joshua Root and Abigail Old.¹

     Joseph Edwin Root married Addie Cottingham. Joseph Edwin Root was born on 24 Oct 1881. His death certificate gives his father's name as unknown and his mother as Ann Elizabeth Ridgely.¹ He was the son of Tenny Root and Ann Elizabeth Ridgely. Joseph Edwin Root died on 19 Sep 1967 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina, at age 85.² He was buried on 22 Sep 1967 at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹
     Joseph Edwin Root appeared on the census of 1 Mar 1915 at Kansas, as follows:
     186/186 J. E. Root, 20, b. Kansas, farmer
      Mrs. J. E. Root, 25, b. SC., came from SC, housewife
[He was renting a farm.].³ He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 13 Sep 1918 at Girard, Crawford County, Kansas. He described himself as living on R4, Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, age 37, born 24 Oct 1881, and his occupation was farming for himself. He was medium in height, medium in build, with blue eyes and had black hair. His closest relative was Mrs. Addie Root also of Route 4, Girard.⁴
Joseph Edwin Root and Addie Root appeared on the census of 1920 at Crawford, Crawford County, Kansas, as follows: The listing shows:
Joseph E. Root, age 38, b. KS, father b. NH, mother b. Ill., farmer on home farm
Addie, age 36, b. SC, father b. SC, mother b. NC
Roy, son, age 16, b. SC, father b. KS, mother b. SC.⁵
Joseph Edwin Root and Addie Cottingham appeared on the census of 1930 at Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina, as follows: The listing shows:
Joseph Root, Civil Engineer, age 48, 1st marr. at age 33, b. Kansas, father b. VT, mother b. Ill.
Addie Root, age 48, 1st marr. at age 20, b. SC, father b. SC, mother b. SC

The implication of these records is that Joseph Root was not the father of Roy and that Addie had been married previously.⁶
     "Joseph Edwin Root (1881 - 1967) of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Addie Cottingham Ridgely Root (1877 - 1961) of Charleston, South Carolina, arrived in 1925, and for the next 30 years, their home, which they built at Main and Third Streets, became Addie's popular gift shop and tearoom. Joseph was hired in 1928 as a construction engineer for the new Highlands Estates Golf Course. Reeves Hardware replaced their home in 1967. (Photographs by Mary Elizabeth Cone.)" [It must be an error to attach the name Ridgely to Addie -- DWO.].⁷
     "J. E. Root was born in 1881 in Girard. He spent most of his life in Highlands, North Carolina, where he was the engineer for the Highlands Golf Course. He married a widow, Addie McEachern. They had no children. Joseph Edwin Root died in the summer of 1967, several years after the death of his wife."

     Joshua Root was born on 28 Apr 1715 at Westfield, Massachusetts.² He married Abigail Old on 23 Nov 1757 at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ Joshua Root died on 5 Dec 1791. This gives his calculated age as 76 years, 7 months and 7 days.³ He was buried at Mahaiwe Cemetery, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.⁴
     He married (1) Sarah, daughter of Nicholas and Dorothy Miels and married (2) Abigail Old. She was received into the Congregational Church on 19 June 1757. In July 1776, the committee of safety of the town directed certain Tories to "deliver up their arms to Sergeant Joshua Root" who was "auithorized to receive them." He lived in Sheffield, Mass., and in Great Barrington and died 8 Dec 1791, age 76.²