Daniel Rogers
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| September 28, 1797 – January 15, 1799 | |
| Preceded by | Gunning Bedford, Sr. |
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| Succeeded by | Richard Bassett |
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| Born | January 3, 1754 Pungoteague, Virginia |
| Died | February 2, 1806 Sussex County, Delaware |
| Residence | Sussex County, Delaware |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Esther O. Crapper Nancy Russum |
| Profession | manufacturer |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Daniel Rogers (January 3, 1754 – February 2, 1806) was an American manufacturer and politician from Milford, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.
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[edit] Early life and family
Rogers was born January 3, 1754 on a farm near Pungoteague, Virginia, son of James & Patience Rogers. The family came from England to the Virginia Eastern Shore in 1665. He married first, Esther O. Crapper, the wealthy wife and heiress of Mouton Crapper of Milford, Delaware. They had five children, James, Thomas, Betsey, Moulton and Daniel and lived at the Causey Mansion in Milford, named for a subsequent Governor of Delaware, Peter F. Causey who lived there later. Rogers married second, Nancy Russum, and had seven more children, John, Samuel, Clement, Hannah, William, Mary and Henry. They were members of the Episcopal Church.
[edit] Government of Delaware
Rogers was elected to the State House of Representatives for the 1791/92 session and then was elected twice to the State Senate and served from 1793 until he became Governor of Delaware. He was Speaker the entire time. On September 28, 1797, Governor Gunning Bedford, Sr. died and Rogers succeeded to the office. He served as Governor from that date until January 15, 1799. He returned to the State Senate in 1802 and served two terms until his death which occurred while he was still in office.
[edit] Death and legacy
Rogers died February 2, 1806 at his home in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and was buried there. In 1917 the state moved his remains to the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Milford, Delaware.
There is no known portrait of Daniel Rogers.
[edit] Public offices
Elections were held the first Tuesday of October. Members of the General Assembly took office the first Tuesday of January. State Senators had a three year term and State Representatives had a one year term. The Governor takes office the third Tuesday of January and had a three year term.
Prior to 1792, elections were held October 1st and members of the General Assembly took office on October 20th. Also in 1792, the Legislative Council was renamed the State Senate and the House of Assembly, the State House.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| Assemblyman | Legislature | New Castle | 1791 | October 20, 1791 | October 20, 1792 | |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1792 | January 1, 1793 | January 5, 1796 | Speaker |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1795 | January 5, 1796 | September 28, 1797 | Speaker |
| Governor | Executive | Dover | September 28, 1797 | January 15, 1799 | Acting | |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1801 | January 5, 1802 | January 1, 1805 | |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1804 | January 1, 1805 | February 2, 1806 |
[edit] References
- Sobel, Robert; J. Racino (1988). Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789-1978. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. ISBN 0-930466-00-4.
- Munroe, John A. (1954). Federalist Delaware 1775-1815. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University.
- Scharf, John Thomas (1888). History of Delaware 1609-1888. 2 vols.. Philadelphia: L. J. Richards & Co.. ISBN 0-87413-493-5.
- Martin, Roger A. (1984). A History of Delaware Through its Governors. Wilmington, Delaware: McClafferty Press.
- Martin, Roger A. (1995). Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin.
[edit] External links
- Delaware’ Governor’s [1]
- Find a Grave [2]
- History of Delaware 1609-1888 [3]
- The Political Graveyard [4]
[edit] Places with more information
- Historical Society of Delaware [5] 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware Library [6] 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965
