Gaston, Joseph.  "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912."  Vol. 2. 
Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 813.
 
HENRY ROGERS

     is successfully engaged in the livery business at Tillamook as a member of
the firm of McNamer & Rogers. His birth occurred in the state of New York on the
24th of March, 1856, his parents being James and Mary (Durkin) Rogers, both of
whom were natives of Ireland. They emigrated to the United States in an early
day. The father passed away in the Empire state in 1905 but the mother still
survives and has now attained the age of eighty-five years. Unto them were born
eight children, five of whom are yet living, as follows: John, who makes his
home in New York; Henry, of this review; Maria, the wife of a Mr. Kanann, of New
York; and Rozetta and Edward, also living in the Empire state.
     Henry Rogers acquired his education in the common schools and when a youth
of sixteen began working as a farm hand in his native state, being thus employed
for three years, on the expiration of which period he learned cheese making. In
1886 he came to Washington county, Oregon, and during the following seven years
there worked as a cheese maker. Subsequently he took up his abode in Tillamook
county, here having charge of the Fairview Creamery for four years. At the end
of that time he purchased a ranch of three hundred and twenty acres, residing
thereon until April, 1910, when he sold a portion thereof and bought a half
interest in a livery barn, becoming a partner in the firm of MeNamer & Rogers.
He also ran the stage between Tillamook and Forest Grove and has won a
gratifying measure of success in his business undertakings. In 1899 he built a
cheese factory on his ranch but sold it in March, 1912, though he still owns
stock in the same. The factory is now run on the cooperative plan and an average
of about ten thousand pounds of milk are used per day.
     In 1883, in New York, Mr. Rogers was united in marriage to Miss Georgia
Parkhurst, a native of that state and a daughter of George Parkhurst, who lost
his life in the Civil war. Unto our subject and his wife have been born seven
children, namely: A. J., living in Tillamook county; Vida A., Beulah, Merle and
Vera, all at home; and two who are deceased.
     In politics Mr. Rogers is a republican and has served on the school board
for several terms. His fraternal relations are with the Masons and the Knights
of Pythias at Tillamook. He has resided in this state for a quarter of a century
and has not only been an interested witness of its development but also an
active participant in the work of progress and upbuilding.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2008 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.