Arthur M. Rogers Explained

Arthur M. Rogers (April 1, 1860 – August 11, 1939) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Rogers was born on April 1, 1860, in Fisk, Wisconsin,^[1] the son of Chester Rogers and Evelyn Ripley Rogers.^[2] He moved to Shawano County, Wisconsin, in 1879 and Rhinelander, Wisconsin, in 1885 before settling in Forest County, Wisconsin. He married Ettie Holford in 1882.^{[1] [2]} He died on August 11, 1939, and was buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Rhinelander.^{[3] [4]}

Career

Rogers was elected to the Assembly in 1916.^{[1] [5]} Other positions he held include County Surveyor of Forest County. He was a Republican.^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: Former Assembly Member 79 April 1. The Oshkosh Northwestern. March 31, 1939. 4. Newspapers.com. April 3, 2017 .
2. "Wisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR2Z-H1M : 3 June 2016), Arthur M. Rogers and Nettie Halford, 23 Nov 1882; citing Poygan, Win., Wisconsin, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,275,613.
3. News: Arthur M. Rogers, 79, Is Called by Death. The Oshkosh Northwestern. August 11, 1939. 4. Newspapers.com. April 4, 2017 .
4. News: A. M. Rogers, Pioneer Here, Passes Away. The Rhinelander Daily News. August 12, 1939. 2. Newspapers.com. April 4, 2017 .
5. Book: The Wisconsin Blue Book. Madison. 1917. 527.