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Edward Rogers

1787 – 1857

American politician

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Lived 1787 – 1857 (aged 69). Edward Rogers was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Edward Rogers (May 30, 1787 – May 29, 1857) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1839 to 1841.

Biography Born in Cornwall, Connecticut, Rogers completed preparatory studies and graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1809. He moved to New York State around the close of the War of 1812 and obtained his degree from Yale College. Subsequently, he pursued studies in law, gaining admission to the bar and commencing practice in Madison, New York.

Political career He served as delegate to the State convention to revise the constitution in 1822. He served as judge of the court of common pleas for Madison County.

Congress Rogers was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841).

Later career and death He resumed the practice of law. He also engaged in literary pursuits.

He died in Galway, New York on May 29, 1857, and was interred in Madison Cemetery.

Family He was the father of Hezekiah Gold Rogers, the United States chargé d'affaires in Sardinia from 1840 to 1841.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Williams College, Yale College
Positions held
United States representative

Family & relationships

Child
Hezekiah Gold Rogers

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People whose lives overlapped Edward Rogers's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Rogers?

American politician (1787-1857)

When was Edward Rogers born?

Edward Rogers was born on 30 May 1787 in Cornwall.

When did Edward Rogers die?

Edward Rogers died on 29 May 1857 in Galway, New York.

What was Edward Rogers's occupation?

Edward Rogers was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Edward Rogers?

Edward Rogers was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Rogers

· Wikidata: Q5345100

· DBpedia: Edward Rogers (representative)

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