Marlboro County, SC
OBITUARIES

The Atlanta Constitution,
20 November 1901

CAPTAIN B. A. ROGERS DEAD.

Was Hero of Civil and Spanish-American Wars.

Bennettsville, S. C., November 19 -
Captain B. A. Rogers, of this town, died today at half past 12 o'clock, of paralysis. He was one of the most highly esteemed citizens in this section of the state. The deceased was captain of company K, Eighth regiment, of the confederate service, and was a brave and courageous soldier. He was conspicuous among the patriotic men of Marlboro who inaugurated the movement in 1876 to redeem the county from republican rule, and who carried it to a successful rule.

In 1878 Captain Rogers was elected sheriff of this county, which position he held uninterruptedly for fourteen years. He enlisted in the Spanish-American war, and was appointed captain of company M, South Carolina regiment, and went with his command to Cuba. His health had gradually declined since his last army service. He was 63 years of age. He is survived by his widow and five children.

Submitted 2007.