George Rogers (January 29, 1856 – August 11, 1901) was a miller,

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and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Norfolk from 1896 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

Background

Born in Tottenham, Canada West, Rogers was the son of Stephen Rogers, a United Empire Loyalist, and was educated there and at

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. Rogers served on the Carberry school board. In 1884, he married Maggie Bride. He died in 1901.

References

1856 births 1901 deaths Manitoba Liberal Party MLAs Canadian Quakers {{Manitoba-politician-stub