Person Page 1,748

Dr. James Rufus Rogers was born on 13 Oct 1866 in Wake Co., North CarolinaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of White Oak Twp., Wake Parish, North CarolinaG, in the household of his parents, Rev. James W. F. Rogers and Mary Ann Dennis.¹⁵ He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of White Oak, Wake Parish, North Carolina, G in the household of his parents.¹⁶
     James attended Wake ForestG after graduating from the local public schools, then went on to University of MarylandG, where he graduated in medicine in 1886.¹⁷
     He engaged in a general practice in Apex, North CarolinaG, the next seven years.¹⁷
     He moved to Raleigh in 1893, and practiced there the rest of his life. For 20 years he was physician at State College, and for 18 years the physician at the North Carolina State Prison in Raleigh.^{17,18,19,20,21}
     James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at 216 Fayettevill St. G, enumerated 1 Jun 1900, reporting he rented his home.²²
     James married Ellen Mishew Crudup, daughter of John Boddie Crudup and Ellen Meshew McNeill, on 3 Dec 1902 in Kittrell, Vance Co., North CarolinaG, with Rev. Hubbard officiating.^7,8,9
     James and Ellen appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at 130 Hillsboro St. G, enumerated 20 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children James and John were listed as living with them, as were his mother and Ethel Hintram, a servant.²³
     James and Ellen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at 130 Hillsboro St. G, enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children James, John, and Cary were listed as living with them.²⁴
     James and Ellen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at 130 Hillsboro St. G, enumerated 2 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $20,000, and owned a radio. Their children James, John, and Cary were listed as living with them.²⁵
     James and Ellen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at 130 Hillsboro St. G, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $20,000, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935. Their son John was listed as living with them.²⁶
     He was also a business man, with extensive real estate holdings. He continued to practice medicine until his final illness, reporting in 1940 he had worked 52 weeks the prior year.^17,27,28
     James died on 5 Jul 1940 in Raleigh, Wake Co., North CarolinaG, at age 73.^10,11,12 He was buried on 7 Jul 1940 in Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North CarolinaG.^13,14

Thomas Henry McNeill Jr. was born on 17 Dec 1889 in 925 Jackson St., Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6 Thomas and Henry were twins.
     Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Thomas Henry McNeill and Nannie Hammond.¹⁴
     The family has not been found in the 1910 census, though all evidence suggests they were living in Chicago.
     Thomas registered for the draft for World War I on 7 Jun 1917, while living at 2250 Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed as a clerk, by Standard Oil of Indiana, in Chicago.¹
     Thomas served in the U.S. Army in World War I, enlisting 15 Dec 1917.¹⁵ He served in the European theater, achieving the rank of sergeant in the Quartermaster Corps. He returned from Brest, FranceG, departing 10 Sep 1919 aboard the U.S.S. President Grant, and arriving in Brooklyn 22 Sep.¹⁶ He was released from service 29 Sep 1919.¹⁷
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁸
     He was a clerk in a store in 1920, and by 1930 had become a real estate manager, taking over the firm his father had managed. He continued to use the firm name McNeill Brothers. No advertising has been found with the name of the firm after his father's death. The firm seems to have limited itself to managing the family's buildings, now owned by his father's estate and the descendants of his father's brother Rivers and sister Ellen.^19,20,21
     His father's estate was probated 8 Aug 1925. Under his will the entire estate, reported to be worth $400,000, was to pass to their mother for her lifetime. At her death it was to be divided equally between him and his brother Henry.²²
     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, G in the household of his mother.²³ He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois G, in the household of his mother.²⁴
     Thomas registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 850 Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by himself.²⁵ His brother Henry was working for him.²⁶
     He had offices in the McNeill building, at 325 W. Jackson Blvd.G. In 1940 he reported he had worked 51 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $3,600. He retired from the business in 1956.^27,28
     Thomas married Frances E. Shepherd, daughter of William Finley Shepherd and Elizabeth E. Cunningham, on 12 Nov 1956 in Oak Park, Cook Co., IllinoisG.^7,8
      No clear record has been found of where Thomas and Frances settled after their marriage. Her obituary describes her as "of Oak Park," where she taught for many years, so they may have lived there after they married.²⁹
     His wife died on 27 Jan 1962.^30,31,32
     Thomas was living with his brother Henry, at 512 Andrews Ave., Delray Beach, FloridaG, at the time of his death. No record has been found of how long he had been living there.³³
     Thomas died on 5 Dec 1979 in Palm Beach Co., FloridaG, at age 89.^9,10,11 He was buried in Palm Beach Memorial Park, Lantana, Palm Co., FloridaG.¹²

Henry Hammond McNeill was born on 17 Dec 1889 in 925 Jackson St., Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6 Henry and Thomas were twins.
     Henry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Thomas Henry McNeill and Nannie Hammond.¹³
     Henry attended Racine College, and graduated from University of Illinois, majoring in law. He served six years in the R.O.T.C., two years as captain in the infantry.^14,15
     The family has not been found in the 1910 census, though all evidence suggests they were living in Chicago.
     Henry registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at 2250 Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed as a bond salesman, but William P. Bonbright & Co. in Chicago.¹⁶
     Henry served in the U.S. Navy in World War I, enlisting 20 Apr 1918. He was released from service 16 Dec 1921.¹⁷
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁸
     His father's estate was probated 8 Aug 1925. Under his will the entire estate, reported to be worth $400,000, was to pass to their mother for her lifetime. At her death it was to be divided equally between him and his brother Thomas.¹⁹
     
     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, G in the household of his mother.²⁰ He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois G, in the household of his mother.²¹
     He was in the real estate business in 1920, and by 1930 was a broker in stocks and bonds. By 1940 he was a building manager with his own business. That year he reported he had work 51 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year.^22,23,24
     Henry registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 850 Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by his brother Thomas.¹
     Henry married Lettie Leona Judkins, daughter of Estus N. Judkins and Prudence McIntosh, on 25 Jun 1956 in the Methodist Church, Downers Grove, IllinoisG, with Rev. Arthur E. Hagberg officiating.⁷
     After their marriage Henry and Lettie took a 38-day cruise to South America. They took many other cruises to various destinations in the following years.^25,12
     Henry and Lettie settled Florida after their marriage, living at 512 Andrews Ave., Delray Beach. G It seems they also maintained a home in Chicago at least for a time.²⁶
     Henry died on 3 Oct 1981 in Palm Beach Co., FloridaG, at age 91.^8,9,10 He was buried in Palm Beach Memorial Park, Lantana, Palm Co., FloridaG.¹¹