John Rankin Rogers
John Rankin Rogers (September 4, 1838 – December 26, 1901) was an American politician who served as the third governor of Washington from 1897 to 1901. Elected as a member of the People's Party before switching his affiliation to the Democratic Party, Rogers was elected to two consecutive terms in 1896 and 1900, but died before completing his fifth year in office.
John R. Rogers | |
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| 3rd Governor of Washington | |
| In office January 13, 1897 – December 26, 1901 | |
| Lieutenant | Thurston Daniels Henry McBride |
| Preceded by | John H. McGraw |
| Succeeded by | Henry McBride |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 14, 1895 – January 11, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Edwards |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. Kincaid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Rankin Rogers September 4, 1838 Brunswick, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1901 (aged 63) Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1900–1901) |
| Other political affiliations | Populist (until 1900) |
| Spouse | Sarah L. Greene (1840–1909) |
| Profession | druggist, educator, farmer, politician |
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