Rogers, Burtren 1880-1959 & Christina Eliza Herron Family

ROGERS, HERRON, LESHER, BILLINGS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2023 at 10:41:24

Rogers, Burtren 1880-1959 & Christina Elisa Herron Family

This story was taken from page 451 of the Ireton Centennial Book (1882-1982). Family author unknown. The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Beth De Leeuw of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes were added by Wilma J. Vande Berg. Data often times varies from one record to another. Written as found in the cited record.

Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have the distinction of being the first couple to be married in the “New Presbyerian Church” on Fifth Street. The Rev. Lynn officiated there on Oct. 8, 1902. Garfield Montgomery and Josephine McKelvie were their attendants.

“Bert” was born in Black Hawk Co. to George and Isabella (Lesher) Rogers on Dec. 3, 1880, and came to Ireton at the age of three. He worked at one time for the local telephone company, farmed for several years, ran a gas tank, and for many years was a carpenter. He sang bass in the local Presbyterian male quartet and choir, and was an active member of the Ireton IOOF Lodge. He died in Nov. of 1959.

Christina Elisa Herron Rogers was born in Wisconsin (either Soldiers Grove or Richland Center) on Sept. 19, 1879. Her father, a veteran of the Civil War, came home after his service to his country to the family farm near Soldiers Grove, to find his wife critically sick and children in need. She died a short time later, and less than a year later he passed away, leaving six homeless children. As was the custom of that day, the children were reared in different homes in distant parts of the U.S. Christina was brought to Iowa by the late Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Billings, and for a time lived in LeMars, Ia. Later the family moved to Ireton as well as many other states.

They were the parents of two children, Tirzah (Mrs. Arthur De Raad) and Gordon, both deceased.

RESEARCH NOTES – Added by Wilma J. Vande Berg From a family report on ancestry.com public member trees submitted by other than this submitter.

Burtren ‘Burt’ Warren Rogers was born 3 Dec 1880 Waterloo, Black Hawk Co. IA. Died 1 Nov 1959 Hawarden IA. His parents were George Andrew Rogers Sr. 1851-1918 and Isabella Lesher 1855-1911. He married Christina Eliza Herron (Billings) on 8 Oct 1902 Sioux county IA.

Christina Elisa Herron born 19 Sep 1879 Richland County Wisconsin, and died 19 Jun 1960 Hawarden IA. The 1880 census has Eliza Herron 8months old daughter of James Herron 49 born 1831 Pennsylvania and Eliza Herron 37 born 1843 Indiana. She was raised by a family Billings.

CHILDREN of Burtren and Christina:
1. Tirzah Naomi Rogers born 17 Jul 1903 Washington Sioux County IA and died 11 Feb 1977 Austin Mower Co. MN, She married Arthur DeRaad 1904-1888. One child identified as Melvin Wendal De Raad 1930-2007
2. Gordon Russell Rogers born 18 Mar 1910 Ireton IA. He died 24 Jun 1961 at Phoenix AZ He was married 2 Jun 1935 at Decorah IA, spouse Esther Charlotte Naesker/Noecker (Riste) 1916- 2 Jul 1989 Cresco IA . Her second husband was Adolph Garhard Riste. No children listed. No further information found.

OBITUARY OF BURTREN W. ROGERS 1880 - 1959

From the Thursday, November 5, 1959 Hawarden Independent:
Bert Rogers of Ireton Dies at Hospital Here
Funeral services for Bert Rogers, 79. of Ireton. active church worker and 50-year fireman, were held at 1:30 Tuesday at the Satterlee Funeral home and at 2 o' clock at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Roy Smith officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Four choir members, Mrs. Marvin Grotenhuis, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Ora Grau and Fred Schuette, accompanied by Mrs. A W. Bartlett at the piano, sang two numbers. Casket hearers were members of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
Burtren Warren Rogers was born December 3. 1880, at Waterloo, Ia., son of the late George and Isabella Rogers. He died Sunday morning at the Hawarden hospital after a long illness. As a small child he went to Ireton with his parents and resided there the remainder of his life with the exception of two years spent at Canby. Minn. On October 8. 1902, his marriage to Miss Christina Herron of Ireton was solemnized. The couple celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary in 1952.
As a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Rogers served as elder. Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school treasurer. He also sang in the church choir and was a member of the quartet. He served with the Ireton fire department 50 years and was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. After retiring from farming he followed the carpentry trade until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Tirzah (Mrs. Arthur De Rand) of Austin, Minn.; a son, Gordon, of Ireton; one grandson, and two great grandchildren.

OBITUARY OF CHRISTINA ROGERS 1879-1969

Source:Hawarden Independent (6-23-1960)
Ireton Resident Dies at Age 80
Funeral services for Christina Eliza Herron Rogers,80,of Ireton who died last Thursday at the Hawarden hospital after a long illness were held at 2 o'clock Saturday at the Satterlee Funeral home and at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian church in Ireton. Rev. Roy Smith officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Rogers was born September 19, 1879 at Richland Center, Wis., and was raised in the home of her foster parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. N. Billings. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Missionary society and the Rebekah lodge.
Survivors include a daughter, Tirzah, Mrs. Arthur De Raad of Austin Minn., a son Gordon of Ireton; a brother, John Herron of Marion, Mont; a grandson, and two great grandchildren.
Rogers, George A. born 13 Feb 1851 died 23 Nov 1918 same stone as Isabelle buried in Pleasant Hill cemetery Ireton IA.
Find a Grave lists George Andrew Rogers born 13 Feb 1851 Springfield IL died 23 Nov 1918 Ireton IA buried Pleasant Hill cemetery Ireton IA. Parents were John Robert Rogers and wife Nancy Mock , children Bertha Isabell Bahr, Ethel May Lemonds, Burtren Warren Rogers, John Levi Rogers, Guy Walter Rogers and George Simon Rogers.
De Volksvriend of Dec 5, 1918 In Dutch under Ireton News
Attempted translation:
Geo. A. Rogers died Saturday the 23rd at the age of 67 years. He died as a result of influenza. In 1883 he arrived with his family in Sioux County, and lived here since that time. Seven children were born; four of which now mourn his passing; three died young.
Research note: from a report on ancestry.com (by others) George Andrew Rogers born 13 Feb 1851 Springfield IL died 23 Nov 1918 Ireton IA. His wife was Isabella Lesher 1855 – 1911. His parents were John Rogers 1811-1886 and Nancy Mock 1820-1910. Children – John Levi 1874-1881, George Simon 1876-1950, Guy Walter 1878-1918, Burten Warren 1880-1959, Everett 1883-1938, Bertha 1885-1936 and Ethel May 1888-1918.
Mrs. George A. Rogers died Wed. afternoon at her home in Ireton after an illness of long duration.
Mrs. Rogers has been a resident of Ireton for many years and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
She leaves a husband and family of six grown children. All but one of the children, a son living in Idaho, were at the bedside of their mother when the summons came. The absent son is expected to arrive in time for the funeral which will be held Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Frost and Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Frost of this city will attend the funeral.
Source: Hawarden Independent 2/23/1911

This poor quality photo copy picture of the Burtren Rogers family was found on the ancestry.com family report page.

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