He ran away from home in England when he was a mere lad and took passage on a ship to America. he landed on the southeast coast where he made his way to Alabama where he raised his family. He afterwards went to Tenn. he had three sons who settled in Ind....John remained
in Tenn...
From Linn Co History pg 1838 it shows that he voted that year
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From COMPLETE BOOK OF EMIGRANTS IN BONDAGE 1614-1775 by Peter Coldham
Old Bailey Sessions Roll Jan 1775 - William Rooker was convicted of stealing the clothes and materials from the resident of Dr. Forrester of Bolton Street, Picadilly. He was judged guilty and sentenced to be transported for 7 years. ( I have no proof now but this possibility the way ge got to America.