John Rogers
(May 9, 1813 — May 11, 1879) John Rogers was a businessman and public servant. Rogers was born in Caldwell, New York in 1813 and moved to Black Brook in 1832, where he built his political career and business. He worked as a iron manufacturer and served as supervisor of the town over ten years. Rogers also held other local offices in Black Brook. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1873. Rogers continued his business in manufacturing after leaving Congress.
[Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000397]
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New York Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875
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