Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-07
From the Bait. Sun of Friday, Nov. End.
Rev. DIR. Samnal Rodgers

Rev. DR.. Samuel Rodgers, one of the
most prominent ministers of the Nj ethO
dist Episcopal Church and until recent
ly presiding elder of Baltimore district,
died yesterday morning at his home,
AIT West Franklin street. He had been
in poor health for several years and his
death was not expected. His illness
dates back to two years ago, when he
was taken sick at Capon Springs, W.
Va, but his activity did not become
impaired until several months ago,
when he was obliged to lay aside many
of his duties. Death was primarily
caused by kidney troubles, the end
coming peacefully.
DR.. Rodgers was born in Baltimore.
on Exeter street, near Gay, July 30,
1925. His father was John Rodgers
who was builder of fire engines of the
old and now almost obsolete type, his
factory being on Hugh street. The
Doctors family were of Scotch Irish
stock, and all the members except him.
self were Presbyterians. His early ed
ucation was received in the schools OF
this city, and on February 81, 1910, he
was converted at revival at North
Baltimore Station during the passionate
of the Rev. Charles b. Tippett and DR..
John Poisal.
A verbal permit was given DIR. Rod
gers to exhort, and on December 81,
1916, he was licensed to preach, Rev
John Bear then being presiding elder
of the district. He was recommended
for admission on trial in the travelling
connection in December, 1915, but no
applications were received at the con
ference of March, 1847, and he was not
admitted on trial until abe following
March, when he was assigned to JET
fersOn circuit. He was ordained dea-
con by Bishop Morris in 1850, and elder
in 1852 by Bishop james.
At the outbreaking of the war DIR.
Rodgers entered the Confederate army
as chaplain of the Twenty second Vir-
GINA Regiment and continued in that
Office until the close of hostilities.
He then entered the Baltimore Con-
ference of the Southern Church, and
had filled many high offices and oc-
cupied the pulpits of many prominent
charges He had been presiding elder
of Baltimore district twice, of East
Baltimore district twice, and of Wash
ington district once. Among the
churches where he had been pastor
were those situated at Fredericksbu
Leesburg, Lexington. Winchester and
Staunton, Va, Lewisburg, W. Va, and
Trinity Church, in Baltimore.
He had been delegate to every meet
ing of the General Conference since
1870, and was only kept from going last
May by failing health. At the last
gathering of the conference in March
DR.. Rodgers retired from the presiding
eldership and was appointed editor of
the Episcopal Methodist, now the
Christian Advocate.
The Doctor leaves son and daugh-
ter-Mr. John L. Rodgers, an ex presi-
dent of the Corn and Flour Exchange,
and Miss Bertha Rodgers. DR.. Rod
gers had hosts of friends throughout
the bounds of the conference and was
greatly beloved by all who knew hi IN.
He was systematic in everything he
did, and week before his death he
made all the necessary arrangements
for his burial. The funeral services
will take place to morrow morning, at
1890 o'clock, at Central Church, Ed
mondson avenue and Calhoun streets.
Bishop Wilson will officiate, assisted by
several ministers. The interment will
be in Greenmount cemetery.