Ernest Elias Rogers

Background

Rogers, Ernest Elias was born on December 6, 1866 in Waterford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Elias Perkins and Lucy Almira (Smith) Rogers.

Education

Descendant James Rogers, New London, Connecticut, born 1615. Graduate Bulkeley High School, New London, 1884.

Career

1 son, Ernest Gorton. Began with Brainerd & Armstrong, silk manufacturers, 1884. With Arnold Rudd, wholesale flour and grain, 1905.

President Arnold Rudd Company, Mystic Grain & Oil Corporation, etc. President Winthrop Trust Company, 1922. Mayor of New London, 1915-1918.

Treas, State of Connecticut, 1925-1929. Lieutenant governor State of Connecticut, term 1929, 30 inclusive.

Works

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• Other Work

  • Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Groton Heights and the Burning of New London, Connecticut, September 6-7, 1931

    (Format Paperback Subject Literary Collections)

Religion

People who do not trust in Christ will enter into eternal condemnation. People who trust in Christ for salvation will enter into the loving presence of God for all eternity.

Politics

Christians exercising their rights as responsible citizens may choose to endorse candidates for political office as part of the exercise of their engagement of culture.

Views

Christians should take seriously their calling as salt and light.

Membership

Member Coast Artillery, 1902-1909, retiring as captain. Member Selective Service Board, 1917-1919. Member present Selective Service Board since 1940.

Former president Connecticut State Chamber Commerce. Member National Society S.A.R. (former president general), Connecticut History Society (vice president).

Connections

Married Fanny Gorton, October 28, 1896.

Father:

Elias Perkins Rogers

Mother:

Lucy Almira (Smith) Rogers

Spouse:

Fanny Gorton