The Rodgers-Perry Families in American History-- Part 1: John Rodgers War of 1812 Hero

From the December 16, 2017, Cecil (Md) Whig "Rodgers-Perry:  Families linked heroes, historical figures" by Erika Sturgill.

Havre de Grace and Perryville, Maryland have a lot in common with these two families, the Rodgers and Perry.

Rodgers is a famous American name.  Commodore John Rodgers made a name for himself during the War of 1812.  His son, Robert Smith Rodgers was born in 1808 and served in the U.S. Army.  On December 15, 1841, he married Sarah Perry, daughter of Commodore Matthew C. Perry and niece of Battle of Lake Erie hero Oliver Hazard Perry, thus joining two famous American families.

They had an elaborate wedding ceremony at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

--Old B-Runner