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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 22, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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JOHN T. ROGERS 

	John T. Rogers is one of the leading men of Stevens county and has 
manifested a, wisdom, skill, and industry since settling here that have 
commended him to all. His fine estate of over one section is located about 
three miles west from Scotia and the same bears evidence of much labor and 
taste in improvements of a valuable nature.
	John T. Rogers was born in Dallington, Sussex county, England, on 
October 10, 1861, the son of Henry and Rosamond (Harris) Rogers, natives of 
England. The father was a country gentleman and owner of a valuable estate 
of one thousand acres. It required the services of thirty-five men all the 
year round and as high as four hundred in some seasons to handle this 
magnificent domain. The mother's people were also large property owners. 
Fifteen children were born to this worthy couple. Our subject was well 
educated and remained on the estate until he was twenty-five, having been 
manager of the same during the last years of his stay. Then came the time 
when he sought the world for himself, and America was the chosen land to 
migrate to. Portions of Canada were explored and also the northwestern part 
of the United States, and finally Mr. Rogers decided to settle on his 
present place. He was obliged to use the squatter's right to secure the 
first quarter section. Later he purchased a section from the railroad 
company and since then he has devoted his entire time and attention to the 
improvement of the estate and to bringing it to a productive point. Mr. 
Rogers has also raised much stock and has now a large band. His land 
produces many tons of hay each year, besides other crops.
	In 1897 Mr. Rogers married Miss Hermenia Selan, a native of 
Stockholm, Sweden, where her parents reside now. She came to the United 
States in 1889.
	Mr. Rogers is a Republican and always evinces a commendable interest 
in local matters and the questions of the day. He assisted to organize the 
first school district and has been clerk or director continuously since 
then. He and his wife are adherents of the Episcopal church and are highly 
respected people.