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As genealogists, we are often left to piece together the final chapters of our ancestors' lives through a scattered trail of ink and paper. Sometimes, those records don't just tell us where someone lived—they reveal a dramatic, heartbreaking story of risk, transition, and a family's final show of deep respect. For Rudolf Soltis, a span of just six years captured by federal and local records tells a story of hard labor, transition, and a final, permanent resting place that speaks volumes about his character and work ethic.
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is a series of weekly prompts to get you to think about an ancestor and share something about them. The weekly prompt is provided by www.amyjohnsoncrow.com. The prompt for the week of May 11 is "At the Cemetery." This week, we mark the anniversary of the passing of John Furman Rogers Sr., who died on May 17, 1965, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
John Furman Rogers was born October 15, 1887, in Florence County, South Carolina, to Sidney D. Rogers and Susan Elizabeth Lloyd. He was the third child born to Sidney and Susan; sadly, his two older brothers died as infants before he was born. Sidney and Susan eventually had a total of seven children, including my wife's Great-Grandfather, Asa Lloyd Rogers.
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| An undated photo of (L-R) James Sidney, Minnie Ola, Asa Lloyd, Bessie A. and John Furman. Photo credit:©️M. Johnson. |