Judge James Rogan
James was born on December 11th, 1797 in
Botetourt Co., VA.
- Birth Notes
- Born Dec. 11, 1797 in Botetourt Co., VA near Fincastle ; grew up in Kingsport, TN. Fincastle was founded in 1772 and named after Lord Fincastle, son of Lord Dunmore, Virginia's last royal governor. Antebellum churches, tree-lined streets, a courthouse designed by Thomas Jefferson, restored homes and a quaint village atmosphere make it a wonderful place to visit. A walking tour is available. Historic Fincastle Inc. maintains an office in the restored Matten Early Cabin on Murray Street.
He died at the age of 68 in 1865.