[1] When the American Civil War broke out, Rogers formed a company that eventually became part of the 43rd New York Infantry Regiment.

[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] 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.

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.