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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 26, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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JAMES NEWTON ROGERS
 
	It is with pleasure that we are privileged to give a review of the 
career of the substantial agriculturist and stockman whose name appears at 
the head of this article, since he has wrought within the precincts of 
Stevens county with skill and wisdom for a goodly time. He has a standing of 
the very best among the people and his wise management of the resources of 
the region have contributed to him a gratifying income and prosperity.
	James N. Rogers was born in Dallington, Sussex county, England, on 
May  3, 1864, the son of Henry and Rosamond (Harris) Rogers, natives of 
England. The father was a country gentleman and the owner of a large estate 
of one thousand acres. They were the parents of fifteen children.
	James N. was educated in a private school at Hawkhurst, Kent and in 
an institution near London. At the age of sixteen he quit school and devoted
his efforts to assisting his father on the estate. He was engaged in the 
management of the domain and then managed a farm for his uncle. Later this 
relative died and Mr. Rogers was appointed to the management of the large 
estates and also to settle them all up. These responsible duties being 
properly completed, he came to Canada and explorations of this country and 
the United States occupied him for a time. Mr. Rogers finally decided that 
his present place, seven miles west from Camden, in Stevens county, was the 
place he desired above all others he had discovered and accordingly he 
located at Diamond Lake. Mr. Rogers has a magnificent estate and has 
improved it in a becoming manner. It is largely hay land and in addition to 
handling this, he has a large band of stock. A beautiful residence, three 
large barns, fences, and various other improvements are in evidence and make 
the domain altogether a beautiful and valuable place.
	On October 21, 1891, Mr. Rogers married Miss Mary C., daughter of 
Rev. Thomas and Emily C. (Saint) May, natives of England, where also they 
remained until their decease. They were the parents of nine children. Mr. 
May was a minister of the gospel for fifty years. Mrs. Rogers came to Port 
Townsend in 1891, where she was married.
	Mr. Rogers is an active and influential Republican and in 1892 was 
appointed sheriff of Stevens county by the county commissioners. He and his 
wife are communicants in the Episcopal church and they receive the unstinted 
esteem and good will of the entire community.