James Johnstone Rogerson
Canadian politician (1820–1907)
James Johnstone Rogerson (March 21, 1820 – October 17, 1907) was a Newfoundland businessman, political figure and philanthropist. He represented Burin from 1859 to 1861 and 1878 to 1882 and Bay de Verde from 1870 to 1882 in the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
Background
Rogerson was born in Harbour Grace as the son of Peter Rogerson and Amelia (née Palmer). The Rogerson family were from Johnstonebridge in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. After receiving a basic education in Harbour Grace and apprenticing with the Scottish firm of Green and Hunter in St. John's, Rogerson joined his father's firm in 1841, which became Peter Rogerson and Son. The Rogersons were primarily involved in the general trade of shipping fishery supplies, but they also financed vessels for the seal fishery. The family also provided free transport for Methodist missionaries to Newfoundland. As he came of age, Rogerson expanded the family business to encourage domestic industry, investing in agriculture and mineral exploration alongside Stephen Rendell. He also established the Colonial Cordage Company and the Boot and Shoe Company, both in St.
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