George Rogers (Manitoba politician)

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George Rogers (January 29, 1856 – August 11, 1901) was a miller, grain merchant and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Norfolk from 1896 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

Background[edit]

Born in Tottenham, Canada West,[1] Rogers was the son of Stephen Rogers, a United Empire Loyalist, and was educated there and at Pickering College. Rogers served on the Carberry school board. In 1884, he married Maggie Bride.[1] He died in 1901.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Magurn, Arnott J (1898). The Parliamentary guide and work of general reference 1898-9: for Canada ... p. 233. ISBN 9780665320507. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  2. ^ "Memorable Manitobans: George Rogers (1856-1901)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 2023-12-21.