J. Sumner Rogers
American educator and U.S. Army officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Sumner Rogers (July 5, 1844 – September 14, 1901) was an American educator and United States Army officer. A native of Orrington, Maine, he was a veteran of the American Civil War and was most notable as the founder and longtime superintendent of Michigan Military Academy.
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Born | (1844-07-05)July 5, 1844 Orrington, Maine, U.S. |
Died | September 14, 1901(1901-09-14) (aged 57) Orchard Lake Village, Michigan, U.S. |
Buried | Oak Hill Cemetery, Orrington, Maine, U.S. |
Allegiance | Union (American Civil War) United States |
Service/ | Union Army United States Army Michigan Militia |
Years of service | 1861–1863, 1864–1865 (Union Army) 1867–1877 (United States Army) 1877–1901 (Militia) |
Rank | Major (Brevet) (Union Army) First Lieutenant (United States Army) Colonel (Militia) |
Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
Commands held | Company M, 31st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment Michigan Military Academy |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Jeanette Susan Wheeler (m. 1866–1901, his death) |
Children | 3 |
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