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.
Judge James Rogan & Sarah Netherland 
