My Genealogy Hound

HANNAH ROGERS; P. O. Bloomington; was born in Greene Co., N. Y., July 1, 1808, her maiden name being Hannah Hubbard. She married Elihu Rogers, who was born in Greene Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1805, and, in 1844, came West to Illinois, and located in Old Town Timber; he came here worth perhaps $1,200 or $1,500; invested in land, and was very successful in farming; at one time, he was among the leading farmers of the county; he entered the grain business and dealt very largely in grain; he also erected a flour-mill, and, for a time, was doing well; but, with the financial crash of 1857, he lost considerable money; but he managed well and was a hard worker, and contrived to accumulate considerable property. Mr. Rogers was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, and one of the first Trustees of this Church at Bloomington; he purchased the lumber with his own money to build the Church, and donated to the Church $1,600; he died of bronchitis Dec. 2, 1872; he was respected and beloved by all. Mrs. Rogers has erected a very fine residence on Main street, which is her home, and has built a business block in Normal.