JEFFERSON COUNTY NEW YORK CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS' BIOGRAPHIES

Albert V. Rogers

Union Soldier - Distinguished Service

Albert V. Rogers was born in Watertown, NY., in October of 1845. In February of 1864, he enlisted in the Second New York Heavy Artillery and was quickly sent to the front with the regiment. He was a private for his entire enlistment and he gained a reputation for valor. In total, he served in 15 engagements, coming through the war without an injury.

Three days before the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox he was taken a prisoner and was, with a squad which had been captured in the same engagement, being taken to Lynchburg. Before they arrived at the prison the surrender of Lee was announced and as soon as it had been verified they were allowed to go. He then returned to the city and a short time later he married. His wife still survives him, shortly after marrying he went on to a farm near Rodman. He died May 12, 1912 at the age of 66 years in Watertown. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery.

Watertown Daily Times Friday, May 12, 1912

ALBERT V. ROGERS PASSES AWAY

Veteran of Civil War and Former Resident of Rodman Dies.

Albert V. Rogers, aged 66 years, a veteran of the Civil war, died early this morning at the family home, 782 Gotham street following a long illness. Mr. Rogers had retired from his farm in Rodman three years ago on account of poor health and had made his home in the city since that time. Mr. Rogers was born in this city, 66 years and seven months ago, and spent his early youth in this vicinity. Throughout the early part of his life he worked on various farms throughout this part of the country. In February, 1864, he enlisted in the Second New York Heavy Artillery and a short time Iater he left for the front with the regiment. Although he was a private throughout the rest of the war he gained a reputation for valor.

From the time that he went to the front to the end of the war he served in 15 engagements, coming through without an injury. Three days before the surrender of Lee at Appomattox he was taken a prisoner and was, with a squad which had been captured in the same engagement, being taken to Lynchburg. Before they arrived at the prison the surrender of Lee was announced and as soon as it had been verified they were allowed to go.

He then returned to the city and a short time later he married. His wife still survives him, shortly after marrying he went on to a farm near Rodman and became one of the most active workers of the community. He was twice elected to the position of tax collector for the town and was always connected with Republican politics of his district. He lived on the farm until ill health compelled him to come here a few years ago. Mr. Rogers was a member of the Watertown grange and was very active in grange affairs.

There survive, his wife, Mrs. Alice Rogers; one son, Leon J. Rogers of Pillar Point ;two daughters, Mrs. Peter Salisbury of this city and Mrs. W. H. Jewett, also of this city. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters; George W. Rogers of Adams, Orlando M. Rogers of this city, Charles O. Rogers of Adams Centre; Fremont Rogers of this city, Mrs. L. G. Williams of this city, and Mrs. James Bertrand of New York city. The remains will be taken Sunday morning to the home of O. D. Sawyer, 612 Hamlin street, and the funeral will be held from the Sawyer home, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. W. H. MacClenthen, pastor of the Arsenal Street Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the family plot in Brookside cemetery.

Sources:

Newspaper - Watertown Daily Times - Friday, May 12, 1912

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