This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: svanlaere Surnames: Rogers, Metcalfe Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.rogers/5316.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have never asked you how you are related to Bolton Rogers. I'm not related-I have an interest in Mary Metcalfe's association with the Rogers' family. I hope to hear back from you. Here is some info. on Robert Bolton Rogers' father, Bolton Rogers, that I received from one of my Metcalfe contacts. I think you'll find it interesting: Obituary 06 Jun 1899 The Seattle Star Ex-Chief of Police Bolton Rogers Dies From the Effects of LaGrippe Bolton Rogers, ex-chief of police of Seattle, died at 1 o'clock this morning. Mr Rogers was stricken about three weeks ago with brain fever, following an attack of the grippe. Mr Rogers was born in San Francisco May 30, 1859. He moved to Seattle in the early eighties, and one of his first positions was a hackdriver for Charles Clancey. Mr. Rogers was appointed custom's inspector during Cleveland's first term,and later became chief of detectives. When Harry White was elected mayor in March 1890, Mr. Rogers was appointed chief of police, and he held the office until 1892, when J.T. Ronald was elected mayor, and Andrew Jackson was appointed chief. After leaving the police force Mr. Rogers opened a detective agency, and later, when Byron Phelps was elected mayor, he was again appointed chief of police, and served until the appointment of Chief Reed. Mr. Rogers was divorced from his first wife in 1890, but re-married shortly thereafter. He leaves two children by his former wife, who resides in this city with their mother. Besides his wife, Mr. Rogers leaves a father and stepmother in Alameda, Cal., a brother, who is paymaster in the United States Navy, and a sister in New York City. Mr. Rogers was a member of the order of Elks and the Eagles. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.