Biographical Sketch of

Philip P. Rogers

Transcribed by Joan Benner for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 580 - 581 - 582


Phillip P. Rogers, who is living with his son A. S., is one of the oldest citizens and an early settler of 
Waushara County. He was born in Tewksbury, Mass., Jan. 17, 1804, and is a son of Phillip Rogers, who served 
his country as a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. His mother was in her maidenhood Miss Lydia Clark. 
Eight children were born to the unon of this worthy couple, but only two are now living: Oliver C., a 
resident of Massachusetts, and Phillip. The early life of our subject passed uneventfully, but after 
attaining to mature years he was united in marriage with Ruth Emery, the wedding taking place in Charlestown, 
Mass.,on the 15th of April, 1829. The lady was a native of Concord, N. H., born Feb. 12, 1807. They had but 
one child, A.S., who is mentioned more fully elsewhere.

Mr. Rogers and his wife began their domestic life in Charlestown, but in 1831 removed to Concord, N. H., where 
he engaged in manufacturing for four years. He then became a resident of Pittsfield, where for six years he was 
proprietor of the Suncook House, after which he returned to Concord and operated the Phoenix Hotel, the leading 
house of that city at that time. He came to the West in 1848, landing at Milwaukee on the 19th of October. About 
1850, he removed to Berlin, where he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who died July 10, 1863. She 
was a sincere member of the Congregational Church, and a lady beloved by all who knew her. They had traveled 
life's journey together for thirty-nine years, and the loss to Mr. Rogers was an irreparable one. He is now an 
old man, having attained to the advanced age of eighty-six years. Since his arrival in this community, he has 
been numbered among the leading citizens, and was honored with several local offices, including that of Chairman 
of the Town Board, and President of the Village of Berlin. He has lived a life of usefulness, and his upright 
career has won him the high regard of all with whom business or pleasure has brought him in contact.

Augustus S. Rogers, the only son of the above-named gentleman, and the present Secretary of the Aurora Fire 
Insurance Company of Waushara County, resides on section 36, in the town of Mt. Morris, and is one of its leading 
farmers.  He was born in Deerfield, N. H., March 23, 1833, and is a son of Phillip S. and Ruth Rogers.  His school 
life began in his native city, after which he pursued a preparatory course in the Pittsfield Academy, and subsequently 
graduated from the Pembroke Military Academy. His residence in the West covers a period of forty-one years, dating 
from 1848, when, with the family, he settled in Berlin, Green Lake County.

While there reading, Mr. Rogers became acquainted with, and married, Miss Lucy M. Clark, the wedding taking place 
Nov. 24, 1854.  She was the daughter of Daniel Clark, a native of Ontario County, N. Y., and by their union were 
born the following named children: J. Phillip, who graduated from the Business College of Sioux Falls, S. D., and 
is now engaged in teaching in that State; Frank A., who graduated from the Business College of Oshkosh, and is now 
a book-keeper in Saxon, Ashland Co., Wis.; Ella P., wife of Chester Bantell, of Wausau, Wis.  In 1860 the family came 
to this county, settling in the town of Marion, where they resided until 1865, when they removed to Mt. Morris, where 
the mother died Nov. 20, 1874.

In the year 1861, at the first call of President Lincoln for 75,000 troops to put down the rebellion, Mr. Rogers 
offered his services to the Government, and assisted in raising Company I, of the 7th Wisconsin Infantry, which 
regiment formed a part of the famous Iron Brigade. He was commissioned Captain of the company, but resigned and 
became First Lieutenant. He was mustered into the State service at Wautoma, where he remained in camp for two and 
a half months, when he went to Madison, and was there mustered into the United States service. Shortly afterward he 
was sent to Washington, D. C., and entered into active service, being first under fire at Falls Church. Before the 
battle of Chancellorsville, he resigned his commission and returned home, but again enlisted as a member of Company 
K, 38th Wisconsin Infantry, becoming Orderly Sargeant. He participated in the seige of Petersburg, and the battle of 
Hatchie's Run, and subsequently was detailed as Chief Clerk of the 9th Medical Corps. He received he discharge in the 
field hospital in front of Petersburg on account of disability, on the 25th of November, 1864. He served his country 
for more than three years, and was one of its faithful defenders.

When the war was over, Mr. Rogers returned to his home, and in July, 1865, removed to the farm on which he now 
resides. His wife dying in 1874, he was again married June 22, 1875, his second union being with Miss Susan A. 
Emigh, who was born in this county, and became the mother of three children: Charles R., Lula M., and Inez G.

Few men are more widely or favorably known in Waushara County than Mr. Rogers. His public and private life are 
above reproach, and he has the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens in an unusual degree, as shown by 
the many political honors which they have conferred upon him. For thirty years he held the office of Justice of 
the Peace; was Clerk of the towns of Berlin, Marion, and Mt. Morris; was Assessor in the last two named towns 
for a period of nine years each; was Supervisor of the town of Marion for two terms, and in the town of Mt. 
Morris has been Supervisor, Chairman of the Town Board, and Clerk for two terms.

He was also Deputy Sheriff of the county. He supports the Republican party, and a number of times has served as 
delegate to the county and State conventions. His public duties have ever been discharged in a manner creditable 
to himself, and satisfactory to his constituents, and have won the approval of even his political enemies. 
Socially, Mr. Rogers is a member of the Waushara Grange, the Odd Fellow's Society, the Ed. Saxe Post No. 135, 
G. A. R., of which he was Commander, and is now Adjutant. The cause of education has ever found him a firm friend. 
He was one of the first teachers of the county, being engaged in that capacity forty-three terms. Many of the now 
prominent citizens of the community received their public instruction under his care. Other interests which are 
calculated to upbuild the community and promote the general welfare, have received his hearty support and called 
forth his influence in their behalf. He is now living on section 36, in the town of Mt. Morris, where he owns a 
fine farm of 320 acres.






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