Person:John Frogge (5)

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Name[1] John Frogge
Gender Male
Birth? Virginia, United States
Marriage Virginia, United Statesto Lucretia Bailes Miller
Death[1] Cumberland, Kentucky, United Statesdied of measles
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Wright, A. B. (Absalom B. 1826-1893), and J. C. (1851- ) Wright. Autobiography of Rev. A.B. Wright of the Holston Conference, M.E. Church. (Cincinnati, Ohio: Cranston & Curts, 1896).

    ... And now I will tell you something of your mother's ancestry. Her grandfather on her father's side was named John Frogge, born and raised in Virginia; do not know in what county. He married Luoretia Miller. They raised eight children, four boys and four girls. They emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky, into Cumberland County, while their children were young. Your mother's grandfather did not live a great while after coming to Kentucky. He died from a relapse of measles. ... Your great-grandfather, your mother's grandfather, John Frogge, was a first cousin to James Madison, of Virginia, twice President of the United States. ...