Background
Rodgers, William Blackstock was born on July 1, 1845 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review James and Eliza (Livingston) Rodgers.
Rodgers, William Blackstock was born on July 1, 1845 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review James and Eliza (Livingston) Rodgers.
Bachelor of Arts, Allegheny City College, 1863.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1866. Director Diamond National Bank, Diamond Savings Bank, Pittsburgh Gage & Supply Company City solicitor, Allegheny City, 1870-1888, Pittsburgh, 1902-1909. Member of commission to devise plan for government of cities, created by act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, 1876.
Author of act for government of cities of 2d class, approved, March 7, 1901.
United Presbyterian Home: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Member commission
Married Ada M. Mevay, January 21, 1891.