Patrick Rogers 1839-1923

ROGERS, RONAN

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The Democrat
Emmetsburg, Iowa
25 Jul 1923
Page 6

Patrick Rogers Passes Away

Funeral Will Likely Be Held Tomorrow, G. A. R. to Be in Charge

Patrick Rogers died at the Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown last Sunday. He was quite advanced in years and was not rugged. The remains arrived in Emmetsburg Monday evening and were brought to the undertaking parlor of M. J. Foy. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow. The delay is caused by the inability of relatives to come at an earlier hour. The burial will be in charge of the G. A. R. of which Mr. Rogers was for many years a member.

We have not been able to learn any definite particulars concerning Mr. Rogers life. He was born in Ireland and came to the United States when a young man. He lived in Illinois for a number of years. He was in the service during the Civil war and made a very creditable record. He came to Emmetsburg perhaps thirty-five years ago. He was employed on the Rock Island line for many years. He and Mrs. Rogers made their home in the First ward in this city. Over thirty years ago they lost their three children from diptheria. All were buried within a few days. An only adopted son, John Rogers, lives in this community. Mrs. Rogers died some time ago, after which Mr. Rogers entered the Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown. A brother, John Rogers, lived on a farm near West Bend for a long time but died several years ago.

Mr. Rogers was a quiet, inoffensive, dutiful Christian citizen. He always labored hard to earn a livelihood and he was prompt and conscientious about meeting his personal obligations. He served his country faithfully in its hour of need and he showed by his habits and his manner of living that he was a true patriot in the highest sense of the word. He was always worthy of the good will of the many who shared with him the blessings and the privileges he enjoyed. The loss of his three children at a comparatively early age in life was a very severe blow to him and later the death of his beloved wife left him practically homeless, although he had ample property to keep him in his declining years had he decided to live alone. His death will be sincerely mourned by all who knew him. General and sincere sympathy is extended to the surviving stepson and the other relatives.

Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Iowa
26 Jul 1923
Page 1

Patrick Rogers

Patrick Rogers died at the Soldiers' home at Marshalltown Sunday evening. He had not been in the best of health for the past couple of years, though it was not known that he had been dangerously ill during the past week. The remains were shipped to Emmetsburg the first of the week and the funeral will be held Thursday morning.

The deceased was born in Ireland about eighty years ago. When a young man he came to the United States and made his home in Illinois. During the Civil war he joined the Union army and spent considerable time in the service. He was with Sherman's army in the march to the sea and he made many thrilling experiences during that memorable conflict. The deceased has been a resident of Palo Alto county for nearly fifty years. He first resided at West Bend and later moved to Osgood where he was employed on the B. C. R. & N. railroad. About thirty years ago he moved to Emmetsburg to make his future home. Mrs. Rogers died about six years ago and since that time Mr. Rogers has made his home at Marshalltown though he frequently visited friends in Graettinger and Estherville. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers were the parents of three children but all died at an early age, all three children passing away in one week with diphtheria. The deceased is survived by an adopted son, John Rogers, who lives at Emmetsburg.

During the years of health and strength Mr. Rogers was a hard working man. He was industrious and thrifty and acquired a cozy home at Emmetsburg. He was warm hearted and sincere and there was no sacrifice too great for him to make for a one whom he regarded as his friend. He was never the least bit hypocritical. He was very outspoken and frank in his likes and dislikes and his views on any question. During the closing few years of his life he was quite feeble, though his mind was active and he had a wonderful memory and he could recall minute details of events for the past sixty five years. His reminiscences of boyhood days in Ireland and in Illinois and of his experiences in the Civil war were always interesting. Mr. Rogers was a fine old gentleman and it is with genuine sorrow that we learn of his passing away. -- Graettinger Times.

The Palo Alto Tribune
Emmetsburg, Iowa
1 Aug 1923
Page 4

The funeral of Patrick Rogers whose death was mentioned in our last issue, was held at St. Thomas church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, Rev. J. Kelly of Graettinger officiated.

The members of the G. A. R. attended in a body. The remains were interred in St. John's Cemetery beside the bodies of his wife and three children.

Patrick Rogers was born in Tipperary, Ireland, in 1839. When 16 years of age he came to America, and located at La Salle, Ill. He entered the service as a private in the Civil War, in Co. G, 32 Reg. Illinois Infantry. After the close of the war he returned to La Salle.

He united in marriage with Miss Anne Ronan. Later they came to Iowa. They lived at West Bend for a time and then moved to Emmetsburg. Mr. Rogers was employed by the C. R. I. & R. Ry Co for a number of years. One brother, John Rogers, also came to America. He lived at West Bend for many years. He died April 18, 1917 at the age of 77 years.

Three children were born to Mr. Rogers, all died here within a week from diphtheria. Johaima was 6 years 5 months of age. Martin was 8 years 4 months and Michael was 3 years and 7 months. Their deaths occurred many years ago.

Later Mr. and Mrs. Rogers adopted a son John Rogers. He lives in this community still.

Mrs. Rogers died in 1917. Since that time Mr. Rogers lived for the greater part of his time at the Old Soldiers Home at Marshalltown.

Mr. Rogers was a quiet, honest, earnest man. He was unoffensive and without ostentation. He was a diligent worker and met his duties and obligations as a matter of course. He was a good citizen, law abiding and willing to make any sacrifice, even life itself for his country. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to him as we do every man who entered a war in defense of our country.

Mr. Rogers death will be mourned by those who knew him. The Tribune extends sincere sympathy to the step-son and other relatives.