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Born 1861
From Biographical review of Lee County, Iowa; (1905)
ARTHUR ROGERS.
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T38 other conveniences, a private gas plant for his own use. The residence building is a handsome and commodious structure situated amid pleasant surroundings.
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are members of Good Hope Rebecca Lodge. Xo. 267, at Wever, and Mrs. Rogers is a member of the Christian church. To Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have been born two daughters and one son: Ethel Rebecca, Sarah Jane and Harold Arthur. Fraternally Mr. Rogers is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 552, at Wever, of which he is Past Grand, and of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Xo. 374, at Fort Madison. In political affiliation he is a free thinker and considers well before casting his ballot. He is thoroughly progressive in his ideas, both as a farmer and as a citizen, and by his loyalty to his convictions and his capacity for friendship has won the regard and respect of those who know him.
As printed in Biographical review of Lee County, Iowa; (1905). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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