The Rodgers-Perry Families-- Part 2: John Rodgers, Jr. Captured CSS Atlanta

Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Civil War as a major and later colonel of the 2nd Maryland Eastern Shore Infantry.

Two of Robert and Sarah Rodgers' sons were in he Navy.  Frederick Rodgers (1842-1917) served during the Civil War and afterwards rose to the rank of rear admiral and commanded the U.S. Asiatic Squadron.  John Augustus Rodgers became a rear admiral as well.

Robert Smith Rodgers' younger brother, John Rodgers Jr. (1812-1882) also served in the U.S. Navy.  During the Civil War, he served on ironclads and was commander in the capture of the Confederate ironclad CSS Atlanta.

Quite a Family.  --Old B-Runner