Category Archives: Richard Rogers of Wethersfield

Richard Rogers Biography

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St. Mary Magdalene, Wethersfield

RICHARD ROGERS (1551-1618); Puritan divine and author. Rogers was born in Moulsham, a parish of Chelmsford, Essex, and baptised there on 29 June 1551. He matriculated as a sizar at Christ’s College, Cambridge, in 1566 and graduated A.B. in 1571, in which year he was ordained deacon and priest. He later migrated to Caius College and received his M.A. in 1574. Continue reading →

The Will of Richard Rogers of Wethersfield

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St. Mary Magdadlene churchyard, Wethersfield

In the name of God Amen; the sixteenth day of April in the year of our Lord God after the computation of the Church of England one thousand six hundred and eighteen. I Richard Rogers of Wethersfield in the county of Essex, preacher, being at this present (praised be god for it) in health of body yet considering the transitory and uncertain estate of all earthly things, do therefore make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following: Continue reading →

Edward Hasteler of Maldon

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All Saints, Maldon

This is the story of Rebecca Rogers, another of the daughters of Richard Rogers; the one he referred to in his will as “my daughter Hasselder” and “my daughter Hasseler”. The confusion with the name didn’t help my research as there are many different spellings in the records. Continue reading →

Francis Longe of Great Dunmow

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St. Mary the Virgin, Great Dunmow, Essex

This is one of the unnamed daughters of Richard Rogers. Her name was Esther and she married Francis Longe on August 30, 1603 at St. Mary the Virgin, Great Dunmow, Essex. Francis was baptized on November 4, 1577, so we can figure that Esther was about the same age or probably a few years younger. The names Esther and Hester seem to be interchangeable in these parish records. Continue reading →