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Patrick Rogan

1808 – 1898

American politician and businessman

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About Patrick Rogan

Lived 1808 – 1898 (aged 89). Patrick Rogan was an American politician and businessperson.

Patrick Rogan (September 26, 1808 – February 16, 1898) was an Irish American immigrant, businessman, Democratic politician, and pioneer of settler of Watertown, Wisconsin. He represented Watertown for four non-consecutive terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1851, 1853, 1855, 1866).

Biography

Patrick Rogan was born in Rossglass, County Down, Ireland, in 1808. He had little formal education and emigrated with his parents to Montreal, Lower Canada, in 1823. While there he worked as an office boy and notary in a law office. They remained for two years in Montreal, then moved to Jefferson County, New York. In 1837, he came west to the Wisconsin Territory, settling at what is now Watertown, Wisconsin, on May 15 of that year.

He died at his home in Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1898.

Family and legacy

Rogan's brother, James, was the first member of the family to settle at Watertown. Patrick arrived two months later. James Rogan also served as a lighthouse keeper at Milwaukee.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Patrick Rogan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Patrick Rogan?

American politician and businessman (1808-1898)

When was Patrick Rogan born?

Patrick Rogan was born on 26 September 1808 in County Down.

When did Patrick Rogan die?

Patrick Rogan died on 16 February 1898 in Watertown, Wisconsin.

What was Patrick Rogan's occupation?

Patrick Rogan was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Patrick Rogan?

Patrick Rogan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Rogan

· Wikidata: Q16059723

· DBpedia: Patrick Rogan (Wisconsin politician)

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