Introduction
John A. Rogers was born in New Jersey around 1869. He married around 1902, and a son, William A. Rogers was born shortly afterwards. When the census was taken in 1910, the family lived at 408 Elm Street in North Camden. John A. Rogers was then the proprietor of a general store. He later moved to 533 Bailey Street.
John A. Rogers passed away at Cooper Hospital on December 28, 1927, survived by his wife and son.
To Help Those in Need
Philadelphia Inquirer —
With the object of looking after the “down and out class” of men, women and children, the Camden Rescue Society has been organized by the election of these officers: President John A. Rogers; vice president, James L. Hewitt; treasurer, Howard B. Hemphill; secretary, W. H. Cox; trustees, Charles A. Reynolds, E. G. C. Bleakly, George A. Frey, Charles S. Read, Frederick S. Fox, Edward Schuster, Jr., J. Harry Knerr, Ambrose R. Russell. The society has its headquarters at 231 Kaighn avenue.
John Rogers Wills Estate to Wife
Camden Courier-Post —
John Rogers Wills Estate to Wife
John A. Rogers, well known Camden political figure, who died in the Cooper Hospital December 26, bequeathed his entire estate to his wife, it was revealed when his will was admitted to probate at the county surrogate’s office.
The deceased left an estate valued at $4100. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Lillie T. A. Rogers of 533 Bailey Street, who was named executrix in the will, he is survived by his son; William A. Rogers.