Charles Cassius Rogers

Charles Cassius Rogers (1849–1937) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

For others of the same name, see Charles Rogers.

Charles Cassius Rogers
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 5th district
In office
1902–1907
Succeeded byEdward T. Fairchild
Personal details
Born(1849-12-15)December 15, 1849
Cambridge, Maine
DiedMay 11, 1937(1937-05-11) (aged 87)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
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Biography

Rogers was born on December 15, 1849, in Cambridge, Maine, and was educated at Bisbie Military Academy in Poughkeepsie, New York.[1] He was a professor of mathematics at Eastman College, and president of the Association for Advancement of Milwaukee. He was also a member of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce.[2] He died on May 11, 1937 after a fall.[3][4]

Political career

Rogers was a Republican.[5] He was elected to the Wisconsin Senate in 1902, receiving 7,380 votes against 5,739 votes cast for A. Huebschmann (a Democrat), and 1,758 votes cast for Vie Peterson.[6]

References
  1. "Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Rogers, Charles Cassius". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  2. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. pp. 1, 078.
  3. http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cityHPC/DesignatedReports/vticnf/WalkerHouse.pdf
  4. https://issuu.com/momason/docs/gl_proceedings_1937
  5. "Charles Cassius Rogers". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  6. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. pp. 1, 078.
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