Hugh Rogers, Orange Co, NC
Seeking information on Hugh Rogers who had a grant of land from NC on 12 August 1788 joining Jo Woods and Samuel Thompson.This appears to have been in an area known as Hawfields (now Alamance Co) in which Samuel Strudwick claimed rights to enormous amounts of land that had previously had Granville grants or NC state grants erroneously given to others.Samuel Strudwick apparently sued Hugh Rogers in Hillsborough District superior court, and the plaintiff failing to appear -- nonsuit.
Then on 11 August, 1788 Samuel Strudwick sold to Thomas Thompson for 500 pds, 640a in the Hawfields, adjoining Haw River, Flush Branch and Meandow Creek indicating that the land was "formerly Hugh Rogers" (Orange Deed Book 4, p 15)
A number of people had been living on Strudwick lands sometimes for decades, unknowingly.It was a very controversial time, and these people had to repurchase from STrudwick lands that they thought they owned through a prior Granville or NC state grant.Many refused and just moved away.Perhaps that's what happened to Hugh Rogers.
I am not related to Hugh, but am interested in knowing who he was as part of a larger quest for better understanding of Hawfields area families, and possible connection to my elusive Moores who lived nearby.
Can anyone tell me more about this Hugh Rogers?
Thank you.
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