John Rogers (May 9, 1813 – May 11, 1879) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a Representative from New York from 1871 to 1873.
Rogers was born as John Weed in Caldwell, New York (now Lake George) on May 9, 1813.
In addition to the iron works, the Rogers' enterprises in and around Black Brook included a sawmill and a general store.
[1] Rogers was Town Supervisor of Black Brook for ten years between 1839 and 1866[2] and held other local offices, including Postmaster.
He died at "Rogers Place," his estate near Fort Edward and Moreau, on May 11, 1879.