New Britain herald., 1915-11-13
CITY MOURNS DEATH OF DANIEL ROGERS
Prominent Church and Business Man SuccumbS to Long Illness

Many New Britain people today
 mourn the death of Daniel o. Rogers,
 one of this city's best known church
 workers and business men, which oU-
 cured at his home, 29 Camp street, at 6:3O o'clock last evening, following a
 general decline in health which began
 eight years ago.
 The funeral will be held at the
 chapel of the South Congregational
 church Monday afternoon, at 2:45
 o'clock. Interment will be private and
 will be in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill will of1iciate and will be assisted by the Rev. Dr. James
 w. Cooper, former pastor of the South Congregational church, for 25 years.
 Was 61 Years old.
 Mr. Rogers was a native of North Cornwall, Conn.,, having been born there on February 6, 1854. He was de- scended from old Puritan stock and his geneology can be traced beyond the colonial days. When he was boy, MT Rogers family moved to Berlin where he lived until a young man. Alter graduating from the local High school be became associated in busi- ness with his father in the firm of the D. M. Rogers & Company, sash and blind manufacturers. After the death of the elder MT. Rogers, his son con- tnued to manage the business, which ne later reorganized under the firm name of the Rogers Sash and Door company, today one of this city's most flourishing industries.
 Prominent in City.
 MT. Rogers was president of this company and although it's active man agement was left to the younger gen eration, he gave to it much of his time and thought. Until ill health forced him to retire a short time ago, MT. Rogers was vice-president and treas urer of the Skinner Chuck company. He also was largely interested in real estate holdings, owning the block at the corner of Court and Main streets.
 When a young man MT. Rogers showed a deep interest in church af- fairs and was always affiliated with the South Congregational church in this city, being one of the pillars of that religious organization. On December 27, 1889 he was made deacon, which position be held to the time of his death. From 1895 to 1901 he was su- perintendent of the senior department Of the Sunday school. He was also chairman of the society committee for l long time. Always a strong temper ance advocate, MT. Rogers was one of he leaders in the no-license fight made here in 1893 and 1894. He was prime mover in the old Law and Order league. He was also associated with the New Britain chamber, of commerce through the Skinner Chuck company.
 Welded 40 Years.
 Always a home-loving man, MT. Rogers home life was an admirable one. On June 2, 1875, he was married ,o Miss Emma Jane Camp, daughter of the Hon. David N. Camp. He also leaves the following children: Miss Gertrude E. Rogers, recently returned from active missionary work at Van, Turkey; David Camp Rogers, profes- sor at Smith college; Miss Mary E.. Rogers Paul K. Rogers, secretary and treasurer of the Skinner Chuck com pany; Miss Elizabeth Rogers, James Rogers and Phillip Rogers, student at Williams college. MT. Rogers life was sorrowed by the death of three other children: John L. Rogers, Rev Daniel M. Rogers, who was killed during a massacre at Adana, Turkey, number of years ago, and Noah Wal E ter Rogers. Four grandchildren also survive him: Daniel Minor Rogers, soh of the late Rev. D. M. Rogers, who is now en route from Turkey; David Camp Rogers, son of Prof. D. c. Rog- CTS, and Paul Knapp Rogers and Mar jorie Rogers, children of Paul K. Rog- CTS. Noah c. Rogers of New York, | D we'll known lawyer, is a brother and the Misses Harriet M. and Sarah P. Ropers arc sisters.