Andrew J. Rogers

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Andrew Jackson Rogers
Andrew J. Rogers

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1863March 3, 1867
Preceded by George T. Cobb
Succeeded by John Hill

Born July 1, 1828
Hamburg, New Jersey, USA
Died May 22, 1900
New York City, New York, USA
Political party Democratic
Profession Politician, Lawyer, Teacher, Clerk, Police Commissioner

Andrew Jackson Rogers (July 1, 1828May 22, 1900) was a American lawyer, teacher, clerk, police commissioner and Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1863-1867.

Born in Hamburg, New Jersey, Rogers attended common schools as a child. He was employed as a clerk in a hotel and a country store, engaged in teaching for two years, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1852, commencing practice in Lafayette, New Jersey. He moved to Newton, New Jersey in 1857 and continued to practice law.

He was elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1862, serving in office from March 4, 1863 to March 3, 1867.

After being unsuccessful for reelection, Rogers moved to New York City in 1867 and became counsel for the city in important litigation. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1892 and served as police commissioner of Denver. He returned to New York City in 1896 and died there on May 22, 1900. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City.

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Preceded by
George T. Cobb
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 4th congressional district

March 4, 1863March 3, 1867
Succeeded by
John Hill