Hannah Elmhirst1
F, #64127, b. 1829, d. 27 March 1863
- Father*: Joseph Elmhirst1 b. 16 Aug 1790, d. 25 Oct 1843
- Mother*: Mary Ann Toyne1 b. 1789, d. 19 Jul 1875
- Birth*: 1829; Otonabee Twp., Ontario; Date 1828 & location Otonabee Twp. per 1851 Census. Date 1829 per GEDCOM of Syd Hughes, Aug 6, 2008.1,2
- Marriage*: 1847; Otonabee Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date 1847 from pg. 680 of “History of the County of Peterborough, Ontario”, published in Toronto in 1884 – in the section “Village of Hastings”.; Principal=William Gilchrist3,4
- Death*: 27 March 1863; Ontario; per GEDCOM of Syd Hughes, Aug 6, 2008.1
- Burial*: 29 March 1863; Westwood Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Syd Hughes, Aug 6, 2008.1
- Married Name: 1847; Gilchrist3
- Census*: 1852; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Age 23 at 1851 Census: see William Gilchrist2
Family: William Gilchrist b. 1822, d. 3 Feb 1894
- Thomas Gilchrist2 b. 1846
- Mary Gilchrist2 b. 1848
- Elizabeth Gilchrist2 b. 1850
- Allan Gilchrist5 b. 1866
- Margaret Gilchrist5 b. 1868
- William Gilchrist5 b. 1871
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives.
- [S73] Francis Parkman Memorial Fund, Peterbrough Co.
- [S6] Unknown author, 1891 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
John McConnell1
M, #64128, b. circa 1825
- Birth*: circa 1825; per marriage reg'n. of daughter Rachel (McConnell) Elmhirst.1
- Marriage*: before 1850; per marriage reg'n. of daughter Rachel (McConnell) Elmhirst.; Principal=Caroline Cardwell1
Family: Caroline Cardwell b. c 1825
- Rachel McConnell+1 b. 26 Dec 1853, d. 8 Jan 1918
- John McConnell b. 1859
Citations
- [S8] Unknown author, Ontario Archives, Record Type: Microfilm.
Caroline Cardwell1
F, #64129, b. circa 1825
- Birth*: circa 1825; per marriage reg'n. of daughter Rachel (McConnell) Elmhirst.1
- Marriage*: before 1850; per marriage reg'n. of daughter Rachel (McConnell) Elmhirst.; Principal=John McConnell1
- Married Name: before 1850; McConnell1
Family: John McConnell b. c 1825
- Rachel McConnell+1 b. 26 Dec 1853, d. 8 Jan 1918
- John McConnell b. 1859
Citations
- [S8] Unknown author, Ontario Archives, Record Type: Microfilm.
Richard Everett Birdsall1
M, #64130, b. 9 August 1867, d. 2 January 1869
- Father*: Richard Everett Birdsall1 b. 1 Feb 1837, d. 27 Sep 1877
- Mother*: Charlotte M. Birdsall1 b. 6 Jun 1835, d. 11 Nov 1933
- Birth*: 9 August 1867; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date Aug 9 1867 per CEMSearch. Date 1867 per IGI Record.1,2
- Death*: 2 January 1869; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date Jan 2 1869 per CEMSearch. Date Jan 2 1869 per IGI Record.1,2
- Burial*: 4 January 1869; Westwood Community Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood, Peterborough Co., Ontario; CEMSearch: Name: Richard Everett Birdsall; Born: - ; Died: 1869-01-02; Age: 16m 24d; Notes: Third and only surviving child of Richard & Charlotte M. Birdsall; Buried: Westwood Community Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood; No other names.2
Charlotte Rachel Isabella Birdsall1,2
F, #64131, b. 8 January 1867, d. 16 April 1870
- Father*: Richard Everett Birdsall2 b. 1 Feb 1837, d. 27 Sep 1877
- Mother*: Charlotte M. Birdsall2 b. 6 Jun 1835, d. 11 Nov 1933
- Birth*: 8 January 1867; Toronto Twp., York Co., Ontario; Date Jan 8 1867 & location Toronto Twp. per Death Reg'n.2
- Death*: 16 April 1870; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.#005541: Name: Charlotte Rachel Isabella Birdsall; Date: Apr 16 1870; Age: 3y 3m 8d; Born: Toronto Twp.; Cause: scarlet fever, 6 days; Phys.: A. McRea & M. Dean; Inf.: R. E. Birdsall, J. P., Asphodel Twp.; Reg'd.: Apr 29 1870; Rel.: CE; Reg'r.: W. H. Stephenson (Ontario Death Registration, #005541-1870, ancestry.com)3
Harriet Birdsall1
F, #64132, b. 11 October 1863, d. 11 April 1870
- Father*: Richard Everett Birdsall1 b. 1 Feb 1837, d. 27 Sep 1877
- Mother*: Charlotte M. Birdsall1 b. 6 Jun 1835, d. 11 Nov 1933
- Birth*: 11 October 1863; Toronto, York Co., Ontario; Date Oct 11 1863 & location City of Toronto per Death Reg'n. - age 6y 6m at death Apr 11 1870.1
- Death*: 11 April 1870; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.#005542: Name: Harriet Birdsall; Date: Apr 11 1870; Age: 6y 6m; Born: City of Toronto; Cause: scarlet fever, 5 days; Phys.: A. McRea M. Dean; Reg'd.: Apr 29 1870; Rel.: CE; Reg'r.: W. H. Stephenson (Ontario Death Registration, #005542-1870, ancestry.com)2
- Burial*: 13 April 1870; Westwood Community Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood, Peterborough Co., Ontario; CEMSearch: Name: Matty Birdsall; Born: - ; Died: 1820-04-11; Age: 6y 6m; Notes: Child of R. E. Birdsall; Buried: Westwoos Community Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood; No other names.
Note: The year is wrong and name is Harriet - per Death Reg'n.3,1
Citations
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives.
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives, #005542-1870.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
? Birdsall1
M, #64133, b. 3 August 1869, d. 3 August 1869
- Father*: Francis "Frank" Birdsall1 b. 6 Jan 1838, d. 24 Dec 1914
- Mother*: Amanda Emma Birdsall1 b. 12 Aug 1828, d. 11 Apr 1919
- Birth*: 3 August 1869; Peterborough Co., Ontario; Birth Reg'n.#007465: Name: -- ; Date: Aug 3 1869; Sex: male; Parents: Francis Birdsall & Amanda Emma Birdsall; Inf.: Francis Birdsall, gentleman; Reg'd.: Sep 7 1869; Phys.: Dr. Dean; Reg'r.: W. H. Stephenson (Ontario Birth Registration, #007465-1869, ancestry.com)2
- Death*: 3 August 1869; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date Aug 3 1869 per CEMSearch.3
- Burial*: 5 August 1869; Westwood Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood, Peterborough Co., Ontario; CEMSearch: Name: ? Birdsall; Sex: F; Born: - ; Died: 1869-08-03; Notes: Infant daughter of Francis & A. E. Birdsall; Buried: Westwood Community Cemetery, Conc 2, Lot 11, Asphodel Twp., Westwood; Other names: George Birdsall (1842-1869), Isabella Birdsall ( -1870)3
Citations
- [S4] Unknown author, Ontario Birth Registrations, Record Type: Microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Achives (birth).
- [S4] Unknown author, Ontario Birth Registrations, Record Type: Microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Achives (birth), #007465-1869.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
Elizabeth Birdsall1,2,3
F, #64134, b. circa 1822, d. 20 February 1875
- Father*: Richard Birdsall2 b. 1799, d. 26 Jan 1852
- Mother*: Elizabeth Burnham2 b. 11 Apr 1802, d. 31 Jan 1827
- Birth*: circa 1822; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Elizabeth Birdsall & date c. 1822 per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, aug 8 2008. "Richard and Elizabeth had four small daughters in rapid succession." from page 63 of "Inheritance: Ontario's Century Farms Past & Present" by John and Monica Ladell.2,3
- Marriage*: 14 March 1840; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Date Mar 14 1840 & location Peterborough per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Robert David Rogers3
- Death*: 20 February 1875; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date Feb 20 1875 & location Peterborough per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.3
- Burial*: 22 February 1875; Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.3
- Married Name: 14 March 1840; Rogers3
Family: Robert David Rogers b. 1809, d. 1885
- Eliza Maria Rogers+3 b. 1841, d. 28 Sep 1870
- James Zaccheus Rogers3 b. 1842
- Sophia Louisa Rogers3 b. 1844
- Amelia Mary Rogers3 b. Feb 1853, d. 10 Feb 1917
- George Charles Rogers3 b. 1854, d. 1883
- Richard Birdsall Rogers+ b. 16 Jan 1857, d. 2 Oct 1927
- Edwin Robert Rogers3 b. 1859
- Alfred Burnham Rogers3 b. 1864
Margaret Achsah Birdsall1,2,3
F, #64136, b. 1826, d. 3 February 1850

- Father*: Richard Birdsall2 b. 1799, d. 26 Jan 1852
- Mother*: Elizabeth Burnham2 b. 11 Apr 1802, d. 31 Jan 1827
- Birth*: 1826; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Upper Canada; Date 1826 per CEMSearch. "Richard and Elizabeth had four small daughters in rapid succession." from page 63 of "Inheritance: Ontario's Century Farms Past & Present" by John and Monica Ladell.2,3
- Death*: 3 February 1850; Asphodel Twp., Peterborough Co., Canada West; Date 1850 per Memorial. Date Feb 3 1850 per CEMSearch.3,4
- Burial*: 5 February 1850; St. Michael's Anglican Cemetery, Asphodel Twp., Westwood, Peterborough Co., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Richard Birdsall, 1799 - 1852; His Wife Elizbeth Burnham, 1802 - 1927; Third Daughter Margaret A. 1826 - 1850; His Wife Charlotte J. Everett 1816 - 1860; Frank Birdsall; Born: Jan. 6, 1838 - Died Dec. 24, 1914; A. Emma Birdsall; Born 1828, Died 1919 (St. Michael's Anglican Church Cemetery, Westwood, Sep 21 2008)
CEMSearch: Name: Margaret A. Birdsall; Born: 1826; Died: 1850; Notes: Daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Birdsall. Buried: St. Michael's Anglican Cemetery, Conc 2, Lot 11, Westwood, Asphodel Twp.; Other names: A. Emma Birdsall (1828-1919), Charlotte L. Everett (1816-1860), Elizabeth Burnham (1802-1827), Ethel W. S. Kent (1896-1973), Francis Everett Birdsall (1883-1966), Frank Birdsall (1838-1914), Maria Huycke (Birdsall)(1843-1918), Mary C. Butterfield ( -1938), Richard Birdsall (1799-1852), Richard Everett Birdsall (1850-1945)
CEMSearch: Name: Margaret Achsah Birdsall; Born: 1826; Died: 1850-02-03; Age: 23y; Notes: Daughter of Richard Birdsall of Asphodel Twp., body moved in 1909 from Cobourg to St. Michael's, Westwood (Jack Graham); No other names.3,4
Eliza Maria Rogers1
F, #64138, b. 1841, d. 28 September 1870
- Father*: Robert David Rogers1 b. 1809, d. 1885
- Mother*: Elizabeth Birdsall1 b. c 1822, d. 20 Feb 1875
- Birth*: 1841; Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date 1841 & location Peterborough per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 1859; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Robert Alexandre Bernard McNabb1
- Death*: 28 September 1870; Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Burial*: 30 September 1870; Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Married Name: 1859; McNabb1
Family: Robert Alexandre Bernard McNabb b. 7 Mar 1837, d. a 1912
- Helen Elizabeth McNabb+ b. Oct 1860, d. Apr 1899
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Robert Alexandre Bernard McNabb1
M, #64139, b. 7 March 1837, d. after 1912
- Birth*: 7 March 1837; St. Ingace de Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 1859; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Eliza Maria Rogers1
- Death*: after 1912; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
Family: Eliza Maria Rogers b. 1841, d. 28 Sep 1870
- Helen Elizabeth McNabb+ b. Oct 1860, d. Apr 1899
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
James Zaccheus Rogers1
M, #64140, b. 1842
- Father*: Robert David Rogers1 b. 1809, d. 1885
- Mother*: Elizabeth Birdsall1 b. c 1822, d. 20 Feb 1875
- Birth*: 1842; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 13 January 1875; Cobourg, Northumberland Co., Ontario; per family tree of Anne Burnham on ancestry.ca, Nov 1 2020.; Principal=Margaret Achsah Burnet2
Family: Margaret Achsah Burnet b. Dec 1850, d. 29 Jul 1913
Sophia Louisa Rogers1
F, #64141, b. 1844
- Father*: Robert David Rogers1 b. 1809, d. 1885
- Mother*: Elizabeth Birdsall1 b. c 1822, d. 20 Feb 1875
- Birth*: 1844; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 30 June 1875; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Richard Mead1
- Married Name: 30 June 1875; Mead1
Family: Richard Mead b. c 1841
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Richard Mead1
M, #64142, b. circa 1841
- Birth*: circa 1841; Ireland; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 30 June 1875; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Sophia Louisa Rogers1
Family: Sophia Louisa Rogers b. 1844
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Helen Elizabeth McNabb1
F, #64143, b. October 1860, d. April 1899
- Father*: Robert Alexandre Bernard McNabb b. 7 Mar 1837, d. a 1912
- Mother*: Eliza Maria Rogers b. 1841, d. 28 Sep 1870
- Birth*: October 1860; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 26 October 1887; St. Luke's Church, Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Charles Henry Gaele1
- Death*: April 1899; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Married Name: 26 October 1887; Gaele1
Family: Charles Henry Gaele b. Apr 1862, d. 1943
- Herbert John Gaele1 b. 1888
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Herbert John Gaele1
M, #64144, b. 1888
- Father*: Charles Henry Gaele1 b. Apr 1862, d. 1943
- Mother*: Helen Elizabeth McNabb1 b. Oct 1860, d. Apr 1899
- Birth*: 1888; Westmount, Quebec1
- Marriage*: 28 June 1919; Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Mary W. Thompson1
- Marriage*: circa 1925; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Leah Muriel Rogers1
Family 1: Mary W. Thompson b. c 1892
Family 2: Leah Muriel Rogers b. 1892
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Mary W. Thompson1
F, #64145, b. circa 1892
- Birth*: circa 1892; Whitby, Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: 28 June 1919; Ontario; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Herbert John Gaele1
- Married Name: 28 June 1919; Gaele1
Family: Herbert John Gaele b. 1888
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Leah Muriel Rogers1
F, #64146, b. 1892
- Father*: Richard Birdsall Rogers1 b. 16 Jan 1857, d. 2 Oct 1927
- Mother*: Clara Mina Calcutt1 b. 1857, d. May 1927
- Birth*: 1892; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Marriage*: circa 1925; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Herbert John Gaele1
- Married Name: circa 1925; Gaele1
Family: Herbert John Gaele b. 1888
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Richard Birdsall Rogers1
M, #64147, b. 16 January 1857, d. 2 October 1927
- Father*: Robert David Rogers b. 1809, d. 1885
- Mother*: Elizabeth Birdsall b. c 1822, d. 20 Feb 1875
- Birth*: 16 January 1857; Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Date 1858 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1857 & location Ont. per marr. reg'n. Date Jan 16 1857 & location Peterborough per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1,2,3
- Marriage*: 24 February 1881; North Monaghan Twp., Ashburnham, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#009494: Groom: Richard Birdsall Rogers; Age: 24; Res.: Ashburnham; Born: Ont.; Status: bachelor; Occ.: Civil Engineer; Parents: Robert David & Elizabeth Rogers; Bride: Clara Mina Calcutt; Age: 23; Res.: Ashburnham; Born: Ont.; Status: spinster; Parents: Henry & Isabella Calcutt; Wit.: Geo. W. Halton, Peterboro & Ada Calcutt, Ashburnham; Date: Feb 24 1881; Place: St. Lukes Church, Ashburnham; Rel.: CE; Performed by: Rev. W. C. Bradshaw; Reg'd.: John Wood, Ashburham (Ontario Marriage Registration, #009494-1881, ancestry.com) per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Clara Mina Calcutt1,4
- Death*: 2 October 1927; Death Reg'n.#027696: Name: Richard Birdsall Rogers; Date: Oct 2 1927; Age: 70y 8m; Res.: Duoro Twp.; Born: Ashburnham, Jan 16 1855?; Parents: Robert David Rogers, b. Grafton & Elizabeth Birdsall, b. Birdsall, Ont.; Phys.: Dr. A. Moir, Peterborough; Inf.: Harry Rogers, RR#9, Peterborough, son; Burial: Little Lake Cemertery, Oct 4 1927; Und.: A. Comstock & Son, Peterborough; Reg'd.: Oct 7 1927; Reg'r.: F. D. Lesley, Lakefield (Ontario Death Registration, #027696-1927, ancestry.com) Date Oct 2 1927 per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1,5
- Burial*: 4 October 1927; Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Per Death Reg'n.6
- Residence*: 24 February 1881; Ashburnham, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Residence Ashburnham per marr. reg'n.2
- Occupation*: 1 July 1884; Peterborough Co., Ontario; Canadian Civil Servants Lists 1890: Trent Canal Works; Name: Richard Birdsall Rogers; Present Rank: Engineer's Supt.; Date: Jul 1 1884; Per Annum: 600.00; Date of Birth: Jan 1857; Date of First Appointment: Jul 1 1884 (ancestry.com)7
- Census*: April 1891; Ashburnham, Peterborough East Co., Ontario; Age 33 at 1891 Census: Rogers, Richard, 33, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE, Civil Engineer, married; Clara, 33, b. Ont., p.b. Ont. & Ireland, CE, married; Harry, 6, b. Ont., p.b. Ont., CE; George, 5; Edna, 3; Lillian, 6/12 (1891 Census: Asburnham, Peterborough East Co., dist. 109, sub-dist. a, pg. 36, line 6 - ancestry.com)3
- Retirement*: 1906; Peterborough Co., Ontario; "Richard Birdsall Rogers was born in Ashburnham, Peterborough, Ontario on January 16, 1857, son of Robert David Rogers and Elizabeth Birdsall Rogers, daughter of Richard Birdsall, P.L.S. He was born into a family of 9 children. The Rogers' siblings were: Eliza Maria (b. 1841), James Zacheus (b. 1842), Sophia Louisa (b. 1844), Maria McGregor (b. 1845), Amelia Mary (b. 1848), George Charles (b. 1854), Richard Birdsall (b. 1857), Edwin Robert (b. 1859) and Alfred Burnham (b.1864). Amongst Rogers' ancestors on both sides of the family were members who were known for their heroic efforts in times of war, founding settlements, and entrepreneurial activities.
Rogers was educated at the Union School in Peterborough and later attended Trinity College School, Port Hope (early 1870's). At the age of 17 Rogers left his family home for Montréal, Québec to study at McGill College. Rogers boarded at several different homes during his studies and he mentioned his hosts frequently on Montréal outings and friendly calls. He chronicled this time in great detail in diaries and letters and described dividing his time between study, socializing and sports. He continued to play sports even on his visits home and often went to Port Perry and nearby locations for matches. In his early diaries he copiously recorded how long he spent with his studies each night and the time he went to bed. In his 1874 Diary, Rogers made a list of 12 Resolutions which he considered would improve his character. He later added to these original resolutions in his 1876 Diary with two inserts entitled "Daily Routine" and "After Convocation" (1878).
On visits home he frequently called on several families in the community and one family, the Henry Calcutts, received much of his attention during socializing. The Calcutts were a prominent family known for their Calcutt Brewery (now the site of Lion's Pool) and their children, primarily Addy and later Mina, became good friends of Rogers'. During these earlier years most of the visits with the Calcutts included much time spent with Addy Calcutt (older sister of his future wife). In those early years Mina was scarcely mentioned in his writings as she was younger in age than both Rogers and Addy. Addy soon left for school however, and the friendship, though close, did not grow into love.
Rogers left McGill College in 1878, and graduated with a degree in Civil and Mechanical Engineering (B.A. Sc). In January 9, 1879 he became a Provincial Land Surveyor and in 1880 he became Dominion Land Surveyor, a position he practiced until 1884 when he joined private practice. During that time he also did some local land surveying at Millbrook and Manitoba, southwest of Winnipeg. His growing acquaintance with the Calcutts did bring about love with the younger Calcutt daughter Mina, also of Ashburnham. Story has it that Rogers sold his sports trophies to buy the engagement ring for Mina. They finally married on February 24th, 1881 shortly after Richard's 24th birthday. Richard and Mina's children were: George Charles (b. 1883, d. in infancy), Harry George (b. 1884), George Norman (b. 1886), Edna Isabella (b. 1888), Lillian Kate (b. 1890), Leah Muriel (b. 1892) and Heber Symonds (b. 1895) and there is mention of another child having died in infancy early in their family life.
In 1884 he was appointed Superintending Engineer of the Trent Canal, a position which he held until his retirement in 1906. While serving as Superintendent of the Trent Canal, Rogers suggested the use of hydraulic lift locks to the Minister of Railways and Canals, Hon. John Haggart. The Department became interested in the new hydraulic system of locks and commissioned Rogers to travel to Europe to study existing locks there. He left for Europe in February of 1896, planning to visit sites in France, Belgium and England. His tour consisted primarily of the lock at La Fontinette in Southern France, the lock at the La Louvinière, in Belgium, and the lock at [Norwich], England with a few stops at smaller sites as mentioned in his 1896 Diary. Rogers obtained several letters of introduction to meet the Engineers in charge of the works in Europe. Although some of the engineers were too busy to see him, he did speak to others and tried his best to visit the sites and look over their plans. Some of the engineers allowed him access to much of the necessary information and Rogers, armed with this new-found knowledge, returned to Canada. Once home, he was able to convince the Department of Railways and Canals to allow him to proceed with the plans for construction. Rogers laid out the general plans and from there his staff, mainly Walter J. Francis, his Chief Draughtsman and Thomas A.S. Hay, completed the superstructure and substructure plans under Rogers who Superintended the project." from Trent Archives - http://www.trentu.ca/admin/library/archives/zrbiogra.htm8
Family: Clara Mina Calcutt b. 1857, d. May 1927
- Marriage*: 24 February 1881; North Monaghan Twp., Ashburnham, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#009494: Groom: Richard Birdsall Rogers; Age: 24; Res.: Ashburnham; Born: Ont.; Status: bachelor; Occ.: Civil Engineer; Parents: Robert David & Elizabeth Rogers; Bride: Clara Mina Calcutt; Age: 23; Res.: Ashburnham; Born: Ont.; Status: spinster; Parents: Henry & Isabella Calcutt; Wit.: Geo. W. Halton, Peterboro & Ada Calcutt, Ashburnham; Date: Feb 24 1881; Place: St. Lukes Church, Ashburnham; Rel.: CE; Performed by: Rev. W. C. Bradshaw; Reg'd.: John Wood, Ashburham (Ontario Marriage Registration, #009494-1881, ancestry.com) per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Clara Mina Calcutt1,4
- George Charles Rogers1 b. 24 Jun 1883
- Henry George "Harry" Rogers1 b. 1884, d. 7 Jun 1937
- George Norman Rogers1 b. 1886, d. 1947
- Edna Isabella Rogers1 b. 1888
- Lillian Kate Rogers1 b. 1 Oct 1890
- Leah Muriel Rogers1 b. 1892
- Herber Symonds Rogers1 b. 12 Aug 1895, d. 1958
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
- [S8] Unknown author, Ontario Archives, Record Type: Microfilm.
- [S6] Unknown author, 1891 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S8] Unknown author, Ontario Archives, Record Type: Microfilm, #009494-1881.
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives, #027696-1927.
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives.
- [S83] Ancestry.ca, online unknown url.
- [S95] Trent Archives, online unknown url.
Clara Mina Calcutt1
F, #64148, b. 1857, d. May 1927
- Father*: Henry Covert Calcutt1 b. May 1836, d. 16 Jun 1913
- Mother*: Isabella Balbour Green1 b. 1834, d. 2 Mar 1880
- Birth*: 1857; Ontario; Date 1858 & location Ont. per 1891 Census. Date 1858 & location Ont. per marriage reg'n. Date 1857 per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1,2,3
- Marriage*: 24 February 1881; North Monaghan Twp., Ashburnham, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Marriage Reg'n.#009494: Groom: Richard Birdsall Rogers; Age: 24; Res.: Ashburnham; Born: Ont.; Status: bachelor; Occ.: Civil Engineer; Parents: Robert David & Elizabeth Rogers; Bride: Clara Mina Calcutt; Age: 23; Res.: Ashburnham; Born: Ont.; Status: spinster; Parents: Henry & Isabella Calcutt; Wit.: Geo. W. Halton, Peterboro & Ada Calcutt, Ashburnham; Date: Feb 24 1881; Place: St. Lukes Church, Ashburnham; Rel.: CE; Performed by: Rev. W. C. Bradshaw; Reg'd.: John Wood, Ashburham (Ontario Marriage Registration, #009494-1881, ancestry.com) per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.; Principal=Richard Birdsall Rogers1,4
- Death*: May 1927; per GEDCOM of Mary Gordon, Aug 8 2008.1
- Residence*: 24 February 1881; Ashburnham, Peterborough Co., Ontario; Residence Ashburnham per marr. reg'n.2
- Married Name: 24 February 1881; Rogers1
- Census*: April 1891; Asburnham, Peterborough East Co., Ontario; Age 33 at 1891 Census: see Richard Birdsall Rogers3
Family: Richard Birdsall Rogers b. 16 Jan 1857, d. 2 Oct 1927
- George Charles Rogers1 b. 24 Jun 1883
- Henry George "Harry" Rogers1 b. 1884, d. 7 Jun 1937
- George Norman Rogers1 b. 1886, d. 1947
- Edna Isabella Rogers1 b. 1888
- Lillian Kate Rogers1 b. 1 Oct 1890
- Leah Muriel Rogers1 b. 1892
- Herber Symonds Rogers1 b. 12 Aug 1895, d. 1958