James Harris Rogers

1850–1929 (age 79)

Biography

James Harris Rogers was a familiar figure in the streets near Mount Olivet Cemetery, known for his integrity in business dealings and for being a calming presence at church gatherings.

He kept a steadfast focus on family and on helping younger men find honest work, leaving behind a legacy of principled steadiness.

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