Daniel Rogers

Daniel Rogers (born January 3, 1754 in Pungoteague , Accomack County , Colony of Virginia , † February 2, 1806 in Milford , Delaware ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Delaware from 1797 to 1799 .

Early years and political advancement

Rogers was born on a farm in Virginia. Around 1775 he came to Sussex County in Delaware, where he bought his own farm and worked as a miller, among other things. Politically, he did not appear until 1791. That year he was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives, where he remained until 1792. Between 1792 and 1797 he was a member of the State Senate , of which he became President.

Governor of Delaware and further résumé

In his capacity as President of the Senate, Rogers fell to his post after the death of Governor Gunning Bedford on September 28, 1797 according to the state constitution. His task was the termination of the beginning of the term of office, which ran until January 1799. During this time he continued the policy begun by Bedford. That means: He promoted both the school system and the transport system of his state. After his tenure ended, Rogers returned to the State Senate after a brief hiatus in 1801. There he spent the last years of his life again as President of this Chamber. Daniel Rogers died in February 1806. He was married twice and had a total of twelve children.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME	Rogers, Daniel
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	January 3, 1754
PLACE OF BIRTH	Pungoteague , Virginia
DATE OF DEATH	February 2, 1806
Place of death	Milford , Delaware