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RODERICK BAGBY 5, (JOHN ARTHUR, SR. 4, JOHN ARTHUR, JR. 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born August 10, 1798, and died July 11, 1852. He married VIRGINIA WOOD October 20, 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky. She was born October 27, 1805, and died April 30, 1892.

More About RODERICK BAGBY:
Burial: Rogers Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky


Children of RODERICK BAGBY and VIRGINIA WOOD are:

1. WILLIAM WOOD BAGBY, b. about 1824; d. July 01, 1862.
2. WALTER D. BAGBY, b. July 24, 1824; d. Unknown.
3. JOHN HOWARD BAGBY, b. October 23, 1826, Barren County, Kentucky; d. June 10, 1900, Hiseville, Kentucky.
4. ANN MOSS BAGBY, b. about 1832; d. Unknown.
5. ELVIRA L. BAGBY, b. about 1835; d. Unknown.
6. CHARLES ROGERS BAGBY, b. June 14, 1836; d. Unknown.

WALTER BAGBY 5, (JOHN ARTHUR, SR. 4, JOHN ARTHUR, JR. 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born April 03, 1802, and died Abt. 1851. He married ELIZABETH J. McCLURE January 02, 1831 in Barren County, Kentucky. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

Children of WALTER BAGBY and ELIZABETH McCLURE are:

1. ANN E. BAGBY, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
2. JOHN B. BAGBY, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
3. ROGER BAGBY, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

RICHARD BAGBY, SR. 5, (JOHN ARTHUR, SR. 4, JOHN ARTHUR, JR. 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born December 23, 1802, and died July 09, 1852. He married SARAH M. FIELD July 05, 1825 in Barren County, Kentucky. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

More About RICHARD BAGBY:
Individual Note: Richard is found in Providence Church of Regular Baptists, church record of August, 1844, near Agency, Missouri.


Children of RICHARD BAGBY and SARAH FIELD are:

1. THEODOSIA ANN BAGBY, b. July 25, 18261; d. about 19131; m. ALFRED DECKER; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
2. RICHARD RICE BAGBY, b. October 04, 1829, Barren County, Kentucky; d. July 30, 1920.
3. JOSEPH PAXTON BAGBY, b. August 30, 1841; d. September 11, 1921, Buchanan County, Missouri.

NANCY ELIZABETH BAGBY 5, (JOHN ARTHUR, SR. 4, JOHN ARTHUR, JR. 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born June 20, 1806, and died August 06, 1889. She married WILLIAM BYRD ROGERS January 30, 1834 in Barren County, Kentucky, son of BYRD ROGERS and UNKNOWN. He was born about 1804, and died about 1884.

More About NANCY ELIZABETH BAGBY:
Burial: Rogers Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky

More About WILLIAM BYRD ROGERS:
Burial: Rogers Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky


Children of NANCY BAGBY and WILLIAM ROGERS are:

1. JOHN BYRD ROGERS, b. June 11, 1835; d. June 28, 1864.
Notes for JOHN BYRD ROGERS:
Fate of Major John Byrd Rogers remains unknown.

According to Ed Porter Thompson, a prewar friend and former tutor of John Byrd Rogers, the early character of this young man showed nothing of the self-discipline and military bearing that his wartime career would reveal.

Born in Barren County in 1835 to a farmer whom hard work had made wealthy, young Rogers was educated locally until reaching his late teens. A few years spent as a teacher were unsatisfactory and in 1856 the young man went to Missouri where many of his relatives and acquaintances were living. He lived for two years in that place but followed no serious pursuits. Rather, he seemed to live solely to enjoy himself; his cheerful, often mischievous disposition endearing him to all who made his acquaintance.

In 1859, he decided to practice law and threw himself whole-heartedly into the study of that profession, showing great ability and skill.

He had not long settled himself into his new occupation when State Guards began to be formed and Rogers turned his attention to the military, immersing himself in a copy of Hardee's tactics until he felt confident to join a company at Hiseville. As an officer of that company, he continued to excel in his military duties as he had in any other field he had set his mind to.

In July of 1861, he joined with then Captain (later Colonel) Joseph Nuckols to cast his fortune with that of the South and was voted 1st Lt. of Co. A., 4th Kentucky Inf., CSA. Since Nuckols was often needed on a regimental level, Lt. Rogers frequently commanded the company. He led them in their first battle at Shiloh, where they were deployed as skirmishers for the right flank of the regiment. Their conduct and that of their gallent leader was noticed by their superiors and Co. A was often called upon to perform that hazardous duty in later battles.

Lt. Rogers saw his brother William killed early in the fight at Shiloh and later he himself was dangerously wounded. By the end of May he was able to return to duty with the rank of Captain, although his wounded arm was useless. He led his men at Vicksburg and at Baton Rouge and his ability as a soldier as well as his courage became well known. At Murfreesboro George Walter, another brother, fell mortally wounded on the field. He was taken to a hospital in the town and just before the Kentucky troops moved southward, Captain Rogers sought him out to say a last goodbye. Afterwards, the noble Captain was unable to speak of that interview without blinding tears.

During the Atlanta campaign, Captain Rogers was promoted to Major and less than a month after assuming that rank, he disappeared while preparing to retake come captured rifle pits near Kennesaw. A federal prisoner who was captured a few days later told of a Confederate officer who had stumbled into Yankee lines ordering them to "hold their pit to the last man," before realizing he was among the enemy. From that report, it was hoped that Major Rogers was a prisoner, but time passed with no further word and his comrades and family had to accept that he was likely dead.

Years later his friend Ed Porter Thompson would write that they who loved John Rogers suffered "...never-ending suspense, for we can not persuade ourselves of anything." The fate of Major John Byrd Rogers, like so many other soldiers of that tragic war, remains unknown.

Source: Glasgow, Kentucky, Daily Times, August 4, 1999

Research submitted by: Elaine Porter Bagby

More About JOHN BYRD ROGERS:
Burial: Unknown, however a four sided monument is erected in his honor at Rogers Cemetery, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Military service: Major, Company A, 4th Kentucky Infantry, C.S.A.
2. MARY MATILDA ROGERS, b. June 20, 1836; d. Unknown.
3. WILLIAM L. ROGERS, b. January 12, 1838; d. April 06, 1862.
More About WILLIAM L. ROGERS:
Burial: Unknown, however a four sided monument is erected in his honor at Rogers Cemetery, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Individual Note: Killed at the battle of Shiloh
Military service: Company A, 4th Regiment, C.S.A.
4. GEORGE "WALTER" ROGERS, b. August 01, 1842; d. January 05, 1863.
More About GEORGE "WALTER" ROGERS:
Burial: Unknown, however a four sided monument is erected in his honor at Rogers Cemetery, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Individual Note: Wounded in the battle at Murfreesboro on January 2, 1863
Military service: C.S.A.
Occupation: Before the War he was a merchant in Glasgow, Kentucky.
5. MARGARET ANN ROGERS, b. Abt. 1845; d. Unknown; m. SIDNEY PARRISH; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
6. HENRY L. ROGERS, b. October 07, 1847; d. Unknown.
7. CHARLES B. ROGERS, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

CHARLES DAVIS BAGBY 5, (JOHN ARTHUR, SR. 4, JOHN ARTHUR, JR. 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born November 18, 1813, and died November 1856. He married MARY J. COX. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown.


Children of CHARLES BAGBY and MARY COX are:

1. RICHARD W. BAGBY, b. about 1855; d. Unknown.
2. JOSEPH A. BAGBY, b. about 1855; d. Unknown.

JOHN ARTHUR BAGBY 5, (JAMES M. 4, JOHN ARTHUR 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born October 04, 1789 in Virginia, and died May 04, 1856 in Texas. He married JANE HILL, daughter of JAMES HILL and JANE CALVERT. She was born August 07, 1808 in Georgia, and died July 08, 1878 in Texas.

More About JOHN ARTHUR BAGBY:
Burial: Clarksville Baptist Cemetery, Clarksville, Texas [Red River County]
Fact 1: There may be more children from this marriage that are not attached at this time according to research of Sylvia Fleming.
Individual Note: Birth & Death dates from cemetery records - Research submitted by Sylvia Fleming.

More About JANE HILL:
Burial: Clarksville Baptist Cemetery, Clarksville, TX [Red River County].
Fact 1: Place of birth from 1850 census record - Research submitted by Sylvia Fleming.
Fact 2: Birth & Death dates from cemetery records - Research submitted by Sylvia Fleming.


Children of JOHN BAGBY and JANE HILL are:

1. AMANDA BAGBY, b. about 1829; d. about 1879, Texas.
2. MARTHA JANE BAGBY, b. about 1834; d. February 1915, Texas.
3. JOHN ARTHUR BAGBY, JR., b. January 20, 1836; d. November 16, 1881. 

Bagby, Arthur Pendleton, eighth governor of Alabama [1837-1841], was born in Louisa County, Virginia, in 1796, member of an old and aristocratic family. He received a good education, and removing to Alabama while it was still a territory, settled in Claiborne, where he read law. At that time Claiborne was one of the centres of civilization in the southwest, the families of wealthy emigrants from other states having settled there for the protection afforded against the still hostile Indians by the fort. He voted at the first election held in the state. He was elected to the general assembly in 1821; was re-elected the following year and chosen speaker of the house, and continued for some years to represent the county in one branch or the other of the state legislature, being again speaker in 1836. "He was dignified and graceful in every movement," wrote a contemporary. "The station was completely filled - no ideal could be more perfect." He was originally a National Republican, and supported Adams from 1825 until 1829. In 1831 he opposed the foundation of a state national bank. When General Jackson issued the anti-nullification proclamation, Mr. Bagby supported him, and became a Democrat. He was elected governor in 1837, and re-elected in 1839. In the latter year the removal of the Cherokees from the state was effected peaceably, owing to the presence of well-organized bodies of volunteers, under Generals Patterson and Philpot, stationed on the frontiers to prevent any outbreak. Another notable event during this administration was the reorganization of the chancery court of the state. The year 1839 was memorable for an unusual drought, which caused great distress, while Mobile was visited by a terrible epidemic of yellow fever, which, together with incendiary fires occurring at the same time, almost destroyed the city. Governor Bagby was very active, and took great interest in securing relief for the people and in promoting internal improvements. During his term the banking system of the state was in a very flourishing condition and defrayed the public expenses, so that for some years a law was in force entirely relieving the people from the payment of taxes. In 1841Governor Bagby was elected to succeed Governor Clay in the U.S. Senate, and at the end of the term was re-elected. While in the senate he incurred the displeasure of some of his constituents by his supposed hostility to the annexation of Texas; but in a letter to a friend in 1845 he says that he did not antagonize the measure, but really saved it from defeat when he might have defeated it. In the summer of 1848 he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to Russia, and his unexpired term was filled by Hon. W.R. King. He served with great ability and distinction abroad, and returned home after the election of President Taylor. He was on the committee with Judge Ormond and ex-Governor Clay to codify the laws of Alabama, and this was his last public trust. In 1856 he removed to Mobile, which he made his home. Governor Bagby is described as a magnificent looking man, tall and erect, with large, brilliant eyes and a clear, flexible voice. He was an orator and a scholar. He possessed a kind, generous heart, and though at times severe, was naturally indulgent and benevolent. Garret, in "Reminiscences of Public Men in Alabama," says: "Seldom has such a specimen of nature’s nobility appeared in any age...In all the dignity and etiquette of official station, never departing from the highest standard, and yet withal so courteous and polite; no president, no governor, nor wearer of a crown ever excelled him. His address to the humblest person was that of a true gentleman. His messages and communications establish his claim to a high rank among men of letters." Not long before his death Governor Bagby united with the St. Francis Baptist Church in the city of Mobile. He was twice married: first, to Emily Steele, of Georgia; second, in 1828 to Elizabeth, daughter of Captain Simon Connell, of Darlington district, S.C., a young lady celebrated for her beauty and rare loveliness of character. His eldest son, Arthur Pendleton, Jr., was graduated at West Point; moved to Texas, and served as a brigadier-general, commanding a division in the Confederated army during the civil war. Another son, Lieut. S.C. Bagby, of the 3rd Alabama infantry, C.S.A., was killed at Fisher’s Hill, VA., in 1864. Governor Bagby died in Mobile, Alabama of yellow fever, September 21, 1858.

Source: The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography
Photocopy found among the papers of John Robert Bagby, [Grandfather of John Jacob Bagby, Sr.], Mountain View, Arkansas after his death. They were sent to him by Wilbur Bagby via Donald Bagby of Illinois in 1966.

More About ARTHUR PENDLETON BAGBY:
Elected: Governor of Alabama, U.S. Senator and Ambassador to Russia


Children of ARTHUR BAGBY and ANN CONNELL are:

1. MARY BAGBY, b. about 1830, d. Unknown.
2. ANNA BAGBY, b. about 1832; d. Unknown; m. L. T. [DR] HALL; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
3. ADELAIDE BAGBY, b. about 1832; d. Unknown; m. THOMAS H. WILSON; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
4. ARTHUR PENDLETON BAGBY, JR., b. May 17, 1833; d. February 21, 1921.
5. SILAS C. BAGBY, b. about 1834; d. Unknown.
6. HAMPTON BAGBY, b. about 1835; d. Unknown.
7. SIMON CONNELL BAGBY, b. Unknown; d. about 1864, Fisher's Hill, Virginia.
Notes for SIMON CONNELL BAGBY:
Lieut. S.C. Bagby, of the 3rd Alabama Infantry, C.S.A., was killed at Fisher’s Hill, Virginia, in 1864.
Source: The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography.

Also refer to the Bagby CSA Roster. It lists Lieut. S.C. Bagby as Simon Connell Bagby in the Alabama section. Source for the Roster is a book at the Virginia Historical Library in Richmond, Virginia.

More About SIMON CONNELL BAGBY:
Military service: Lieut. 3rd Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.

JAMES MORRIS [REV] BAGBY 5, (JAMES M. 4, JOHN ARTHUR 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born March 27, 1800, and died May 14, 1856 in Resided at Lebanon. He married CATHARINE TURNER COCKE October 18, 1826 in Goochland County, Virginia, daughter of WILLIAM COCKE and NANCY TURNER. She was born June 16, 1809, and died July 12, 1887.

More About JAMES MORRIS [REV.] BAGBY:
Lebanon is the name of a historical house listed in historical homes book in Louisa, Virginia State Library.

Children of JAMES BAGBY and CATHARINE COCKE are:

1. NANCY TURNER BAGBY, b. August 26, 1827; d. Unknown.
2. RICHARD MORRIS [M.D.] BAGBY, b. May 19, 1834, Louisa County, Virginia; d. about 1900, Resided at "Riverside" also called Graves.
3. CATHERINE J. BAGBY, b. August 07, 1837; d. May 19, 1875.
4. MARY L. "MOLLY" BAGBY, b. August 16, 1841; d. Unknown.

ALEXANDER [REV] BAGBY 5, (JAMES M. 4, JOHN ARTHUR 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born about 1802, and died Unknown. He married (1) LOUISA LUCK about 1824 in Louisa County, Virignia. She was born about 1794, and died Unknown. He married (2) MARCIA HAZELENE CARPENTER SWIFT about 1864. She was born Unknown, and died about 1878.

Notes for ALEXANDER [REV] BAGBY:
1860 Louisa County Census of Alexander Bagby

HH: 446
Last: Bagby
First: Alexander
Age: 56
Sex: M
Occup: Overseer & Preacher $1500 - $2000
RE: VA


More About REV ALEXANDER [REV] BAGBY:
Individual Note: Resided in Louisa County, Virginia, possibly buried in the Swift Cemetery, Louisa County, Virginia. If anyone knows for a certainty where Rev. Alexander Bagby is buried, please contact Sherri at Berlindog@aol.com.

More About MARCIA HAZELENE CARPENTER SWIFT:
Individual Note: Records indicate that Marcia Hazelene Carpenter was first married to Colonel Andrew Broaddus Swift.


Children of ALEXANDER BAGBY and LOUISA LUCK are:

1. JAMES M. BAGBY, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
2. JOHN BAGBY, b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
3. WILLIAM SAMUEL [REV] BAGBY, b. about 1827; d. Unknown.
4. ARTHUR P. BAGBY, b. about 1829, Louisa County, Virginia; d. Unknown, Possibly Wood County, Texas.
5. SYLVANUS J. BAGBY, b. about 1833, Louisa County, Virginia; d. before August 1863; m. SARAH FRANCES BAGBY, April 16, 1857, Hancock County, Illinois; b. June 16, 1840, Greenup County, Kentucky; d. March 26, 1923, Estherville, Iowa [Emmet County].
Notes for SARAH FRANCES BAGBY:
Marriage reference #1:
Married Sylvanus J. Bagby in Hancock County, Illinois, License #2927, filed May 26, 1857.
Marriage reference #2:
Married William Moore in Hancock County, Illinois, License #1418.
NOTE: Rev. John Jacob Bagby, my husband, is the G.G.G. Grandson of Alexander Bagby and Louisa Luck, father of Sylvanus J. Bagby, brother to Arthur P. Bagby, my husband's G.G. Grandfather. Dan Dunham, also a Bagby genealogical researcher, descends from the second marriage of Sarah Bagby, to William Moore. William Short, also a Bagby genealogical researcher, located the marriage record of Sylvanus J. Bagby to Sarah Bagby. The Schuyler Citizen (Schuyler County, Illinois), January 25, 1860, mentions in the divorce listing: Bagby, Sara F. vs Bagby, Sylvanus J. What happened to Sylvanus J. Bagby after that point is still unknown. Sarah Bagby married William Thomas Moore, raised a family and lived until 1923.

Research submitted by Dan Dunham

If anyone knows what became of Sylvanus J. Bagby after his divorce from Sarah Bagby, please contact Sherri at Berlindog@aol.com.

Child of ALEXANDER BAGBY and MARCIA SWIFT is:

1. LELIA ALEXANDER BAGBY, b. December 10, 1865; d. April 10, 1959. 

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