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- Extracts from diary of Ann Eliza Rogers
Feb 12,1876 We were at Alexander's for supper, his thirty-fourthbirthday.
Jul 19, 1895 Alexander has been to Nova Scotia paying legacies thatUncle James left to some cousins there.
" Alexander Rogers, Esq. was born at Hopewell Hill (Albert Co.) Feb.12,1842. He is a son of William Rogers by Eliza Longheed(sic) d/oJames Longheed(sic) of Truro, N.S. He is of Irish extraction, hisgrandparents having emigrated from the North of Ireland to Nova Scotiaabout the year 1760. Mr. Rogers was educated at the Sackvilleinstitution. He was married Dec 5, 1866 to Bessie Moore d/o lateThomas B. Moore, Esq., barrister, Hopewell and has four children:Sarah Rogers, Fred Rogers, Alice Rogers, and William Rogers. Mr.Rogers is a merchant and has carried on business at Hopewell Hillsince the spring of 1867 at the old stand formerly occupied by hisuncle James Rogers, Esq. He has been secretary-treasurer of theAlbert Agricultural Society since its organization in 1861. During thelast 12 years Mr. Rogers has been prominent in political contests. Hewas first elected at the General Assembly of N.B. at the election of1874. Mr. Rogers was first elected to the House of Commons of Canadaat the general election of Sept 17, 1878." 12 December 1893 LEAF
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1842 - 1933 (91 years)
