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Benjamin Rogers

1837 – 1923

Canadian merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island, died 1923

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Lived 1837 – 1923 (aged 85). Benjamin Rogers was a Canadian politician.

Benjamin Rogers (August 7, 1837 – May 16, 1923) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island from 1878 to 1893 and represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1893 to 1897 and from 1900 to 1904 as a Liberal member. He was the ninth Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from 1910 to 1915.

He was born in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, the son of Joseph Rogers, who had emigrated from Wales. Rogers was an export merchant. He also served as a justice of the peace and Commissioner of Small Debts. In 1862, he married Susannah Abell Hubbard. He was leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council from 1883 to 1891 and became a member of the province's Executive Council, serving as Commissioner of Agriculture and Provincial Secretary Treasurer. Rogers died in Alberton.

His brother David also served in the provincial assembly.

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Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island

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Who was Benjamin Rogers?

Canadian merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island, died 1923

When was Benjamin Rogers born?

Benjamin Rogers was born on 7 August 1837 in Bedeque.

When did Benjamin Rogers die?

Benjamin Rogers died on 16 May 1923 in Alberton.

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Benjamin Rogers was a politician.

What nationality was Benjamin Rogers?

Benjamin Rogers was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Rogers

· Wikidata: Q138593

· DBpedia: Benjamin Rogers (politician, born 1837)

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