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
Source: Portrait and Biographical Record, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
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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