of Summit County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Joseph M. Rogers 1833 – 1888
Joseph M. Rogers⚭ Sarah J. Graybill
childrenSamuel G. Rogers · Ella M. Rogers · Francis E. Rogers · George S. Rogers · Gertrude M. Rogers
Their story
What the record says
Portrait and Biographical Record, Ohio.
Mechanic.
Settled in Akron early 1865, followed his trade until death in 1888 at age 55 (birth year estimated ~1833).
Civil War veteran, Company C, First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, enlisted 1861, discharged as sergeant for disability.
Fought at Forts Henry and Donelson and Pittsburg Landing.
Originally a staunch republican, later a founder/leader of the union labor party and one of its first congressional candidates.
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