- HENRY ROGERS, of the firm of ROGERS & HUTCHINSON, painters,
and dealers in paints,
- oils and varnishes, is one of the leading business men of
Janesville. The firm to which he belongs, was established in
1862, and is the oldest house in its line in the city. They
do an extensive trade in paints, oils, etc., and during the busy
season employ about twenty-five men.
- Mr. ROGERS was born near Bristol, in Somersetshrie, England,
on the 1st day of August, 1839,
- and is the son of Isaac and Elizabeth (BARTER) ROGERS, both
of whom are natives of England. Our subject emigrated from his
native country to America in 1855, and after landing in New York,
came directly to Rock County, Wis., locating at Beloit, where
he entered regularly upon a three years apprenticeship to the
painter's trade, under William RUSSELL, of that city. His term
of service having expired, he continued with his employer until
1860, working as a journeyman painter, until going to Memphis,
Tenn., where he engaged at his trade for one year, or until the
breaking out of the late war, when not relishing the idea of
being forced into the Confederate Army, he returned to Beloit.
In 1862, he came to Janesville, and formed the existing partnership
with S. HUTCHINSON, which has continued without interruption
until this writing, covering a period of twenty-seven years.
- Mr. ROGERS was united in marriage at Janesville on the 28th
day of February, 1865, with Miss
- Mary ROBERTSON, who was born in Scotland, and came to America
in childhood. After five years of happy wedded life, her death
occurred in February, 1870, leaving one child, George H., who
is now a resident of Janesville. On the 14th day of August,
1871, Mr. ROGERS was again married, his second wife being Miss
May DAY, a daughter of Edward DAY. She was born in Somersetshire,
England, and became a resident of America in 1867.
- Mr. ROGERS is a member of Janesville Lodge No. 55, A.F. &
A.M., of Janesville Chapter, No.
- 5, R.A.M.; and of Janesville Commandery, No. 2, K.T. He
also holds membership in Wisconsin Lodge, No. 14, I. O. O. F.,
and was a member of the Beloit Fire Department from 1856 until
1862. On coming to Janesville he joined the Fire Department
of this city, in which he retained membership for nine years.
Mr. ROGERS is master of his trade, having had more than thirty-five
years experience in that line, and the firm of which he is senior
member has won a reputation for fine work and fair dealing that
has brought them success and built up an extensive and flourishing
business.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 466-467.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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