William Findlay Rogers
William Findlay Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Scoville |
| Succeeded by | John M. Farquhar |
| 29th Mayor of Buffalo, New York | |
| In office 1868–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Chandler J. Wells |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Brush |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1820 Forks Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1899 (aged 79) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Caroline Waldron
(died 1847)Phoebe Demony
(m. 1849; died 1890) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Thomas Jones Rogers |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1863 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General Major General |
| Commands | 21st New York Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Findlay Rogers (March 1, 1820 – December 16, 1899) was an American politician who served one term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York from 1883 to 1885.
Rogers is probably best remembered today as the mayor and parks commissioner who hired Frederick Law Olmsted to design Buffalo's park system and its showpiece, Delaware Park. Rogers also supported the foundation of the Buffalo Zoo.