This John Rogers brings us to at least the third generation of this family from Moulsham,
and if my thoughts are correct on the matter, we can add John Rogers ‘the elder’; which makes John of Dedham at least the fourth generation to carry the name of John.

John was much loved by most of the people and other ministers in his area of Essex and Suffolk, but that also meant he was much hated by Bishop Wren and Archbishop Laud. As a result, John suffered their retribution, along with many of his friends and associates.
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