Louisa Rodgers Meigs
Military Spouse
"Louisa Rodgers Meigs, daughter of Commodore
John Rodgers and Minerva Denison his wife.
Born in Washington, D.C., 17th August 1816
Died there 21 November 1872
Loving daughter, blessed wife, fond mother,
true friend. Faithful Christian
Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall
see God."
She is the connection between the famous American
military families, "Meigs" and "Rodgers" which
exist to this day.
Updated: 14 November 2000 Updated: 18 August 2002
Updated: 19 July 2003
