Anthony A. C. Rogers

For the New Zealand politician, see Rufus Rogers.

Anthony Astley Cooper Rogers (February 14, 1821 – July 27, 1899) was an American politician. He served one term in the House of Representative from Arkansas from 1869 to 1871.

Anthony A. C. Rogers
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871
Preceded by	James T. Elliott
Succeeded by	Oliver P. Snyder
Personal details
Born	(1821-02-14)February 14, 1821 Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	July 27, 1899(1899-07-27) (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Rogers received a limited schooling. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He moved to Arkansas in 1854. An opponent of Secession, he was a candidate of supporters of the Union as a delegate to the State convention in 1861. He was arrested for his loyalty, imprisoned, and forced to give bond to answer the charge of "treason against the Confederate Government."

Rogers was elected to the 38th United States Congress, but was not allowed to take his seat, his State not having been readmitted. In 1864, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, and engaged in the real estate business. He returned to Arkansas in 1868.

Congress

Rogers was elected as a Democrat to the 41st Congress, March 4, 1869, to March 3, 1871. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1870 to the 42nd Congress. He was postmaster at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from January 7, 1881, to July 24, 1885, and again engaged in mercantile pursuits.

Death

In 1888, he moved to Los Angeles, where he died the following year at the age of 78. He is interred in Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery.

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• United States Congress. "Anthony A. C. Rogers (id: R000388)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.