Daniel Rogers (January 3, 1754 – February 2, 1806) was an American miller and politician from

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, in

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. He was a member of the

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, who served in the

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and as

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Early life and family

Rogers was born on a farm in

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, near Pungoteague, son of James and Patience Rogers. Generations earlier, about 1665, the family came from England to the Virginia Eastern Shore. His first wife was Esther O. (Nutter) Cropper, the wealthy widow of Molton Cropper of

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. Daniel and Esther had five children: James Rogers, Thomas W. Rogers, Elizabeth "Betsey" Rogers, Molton Cropper Rogers and Daniel Nutter Rogers. The family lived at the ''Causey Mansion'' in Milford, Delaware, which was named for a subsequent

who lived there later. After the death of Esther, Daniel Rogers married Nancy Ann Russum, with whom he had seven more children: John Rogers, Samuel Rogers, Clement S. Rogers, Hannah Wise Rogers, William Rogers, Mary Rogers and Henry Rogers. They were members of Christ Episcopal Church in Milford.

Professional and political career

Rogers came to

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, in

about 1775, and acquired a farm there. Following his first marriage in 1778 and his acquisition of the Cropper property, he bought various milling operations in the area, including the Haven Mills which were north of Milford in Kent County. He also bought a brick granary at Argo's Corner and a tavern at Cedar Creek Village. He was elected to the State House of Representatives for the 1791–92 session and then was elected twice as the Speaker. He served from 1793 until he became

and was Speaker the entire time. On September 30, 1797 Governor

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. died and Rogers succeeded to the office. He served as governor from that date until January 15, 1799. He returned to the

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in 1802 and served two terms until his death which occurred while he was still in office.

Death and legacy

Rogers died at his home in

and was buried on his property there, facing the plaza at Causey Avenue and South Walnut Street. In 1917 the state moved his remains to the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Milford. His oldest son, James Rogers, moved to

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, and later served as chief justice of the

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and

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. There is no known portrait of Daniel Rogers.

References

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External links

Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States

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Places with more information

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