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Koger of Augusta and Henry Counties

Jacob, Nicholas, Joseph and Peter Koger left the Palitinate on the Rhine and settled first in Pennsylvania before locating in Augusta County, Virginia. This was a typical migratory path through Pennsylvania to the mountains of Virginia.

Jacob Koger removed from Augusta County to Henry County in 1762, to a tract of land about twenty miles west of Martinsville. Nearby was a fort which protected settlers from Indian raids. He left his son, Henry Koger, land lying on both sides of Stone Creek in 1782. Jacob died in 1783.

Henry Koger was born 1742, married twice. His second wife was Mary King. Issue:

• John Koger, married Gillie C. Napier. Issue:
  1. Susan Koger.
  2. Woodson Koger.
  3. Bettie Koger.
  4. Moses Koger.
  5. Marion Koger.
  6. John Koger Jr.
  7. Kittie Koger.
  8. Emily Koger.
  9. Gillie Koger.
  10. Lute Koger.
  11. Hill Koger.
  12. Victoria Koger.
  13. George Koger.
• Catherine Koger.
• Betsy Koger.
• Polly Koger.
• Sallie Koger.
• Joseph Koger married Miss Slaughter. Issue:
  1. John S. William Koger, married Miss Ingram.
  2. Mary Koger, married Mr. Ingram.
  3. Joe Henry Koger, married Mary Turner.
  4. Daniel King Koger, killed during Civil War.
  5. James Koger, killed during Civil War.
  6. Kitty Koger, married James Via, died in 1919.
• Henry Koger.
• Abraham Koger.
• Jacob Koger.
• Billy Koger.
• Abraham Koger.
• Betsy Koger.
• Sallie Koger.

Sources: Last Will and Testament of Jacob Koger dated 1797, Franklin County; 1783 estate of Jacob Koger, Henry County; Last Will and Testament of Nicholas Koger dated 1743, Orange County; 1743 estate of Michael Koger, Orange County; History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia.