James C. Rogers

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James Clarence Rogers
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Born(1838-10-29)October 29, 1838
Hudson Falls, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 9, 1907(1907-02-09) (aged 68)
Sandy Hill, New York, U.S.
Buried
Union Cemetery, Fort Edward, New York
AllegianceUnited States (Union)
Branch United States Army (Union Army)
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Colonel
Bvt. Brigadier General
Unit 43rd New York Infantry Regiment
Commands held 123rd New York Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars American Civil War
Alma mater Union College

James Clarence Rogers (1838-1907) was an American Brevet Brigadier General who commanded the 123rd New York Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War. He was known for being the commander of the 123rd New York during the Battle of Gettysburg. He would later become a lawyer and a member of the New York State Assembly, representing Washington County.

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Early years

James was born on October 29, 1838, as the son of Charles Rogers and Susan A. Clark. [1] Rogers spent his early education attending the Fort Edward Institute before attending Union College, studying law before graduating in 1860 and became a member of the Bar Association a year later. [1]

American Civil War

When the American Civil War broke out, Rogers formed a company that eventually became part of the 43rd New York Infantry Regiment. [2] Rogers briefly served in the 43rd New York as a captain of the company before on July 22, 1861, a meeting was held at Argyle, New York to form a regiment which would later become the 123rd New York Infantry Regiment upon its inception on September 4, 1862.

Rogers was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on August 18, 1862, and to full colonel on May 13, 1863. [3] Rogers would go on to participate at the Battle of Gettysburg as part of the XII Corps. [4] He would go on to participate at Sherman's March to the Sea and several battles of the campaign. [1] Rogers was given command of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Division of the XX Corps and he was promoted to Brevet Brigadier General on March 13, 1865, before mustered out along with the 123rd New York on June 8, 1865. [2] [5]

Later years

After the war, Rogers returned to Sandy Hill to continue his legal career and became a member of the New York State Assembly, representing Washington County. [1] He would also be involved in other cases at Warren County. Rogers was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic around this time. Rogers was also known for being an orator and becoming successful enough to be in high demand as well as being able to give a dedicatory address when a monument of the 123rd New York at Gettysburg was erected in September 1903.

In 1889, Rogers became a candidate to become the Republican state senator for New York but was beaten by Michael F. Collins. [2] Rogers was also a member of the Chi Psi and the Phi Beta Kappa. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Union University Quarterly. Vol. 3. Union University. 1906. p. 266.
  2. 1 2 3 The Sixth Decennial Catalogue. Chi Psi. 1902. pp. 50–51. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  3. "123rd New York Volunteer Infantry - Headquarters and Staff Pictures". The 28th Georgia / 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  4. "The Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)". National Park Service . Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  5. Thomas Healey Fearey (1915). Union College Alumni in the Civil War, 1861-1865. Union College. p. 58. Retrieved May 4, 2022.