In New London, Conn., Nov. 22, 1882, David P. Rogers, aged 74 years. He was the oldest son of Deacon David Rogers of precious memory. Being watched over and instructed by godly parents, he made a public profession of religion in boyhood, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Waterford, where he continued a consistent member, and an able counselor fo about sixty years. At the age of twenty-two, he married Mary A., daughter of Eld. Lester Rogers, Sen. Their golden wedding was pleasantly celebrated in its season, by a company of relatives and friends. In this death a widow, a son, a daughter, and a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn, but not without hope. The son is Prof. Wm. A. Rogers, for several years connected with the Institution at Alfred, N. Y., now in Harvard Observatory, Cambridge, Mass. The daughter, wife of Mr. George Powers, of New London, at whose house Bro. Rogers died, assisted by kind friends, did all that human hands could do for him, until God said, "Come up higher." The attendance at the funeral was unusually large, composed of relatives and friends in this community, and also from Rhode Island. Sermon was preached by Eld. J. W. Morton. Text, Psa. 90: 12, assisted in the services by W. C. Titsworth, of Ashaway, R. I., and E. Darrow, of Waterford, after which, he was laid by the side of his father, who, in connection with Dea. O. Maxson, gave the ground for a cemetery, Brother D. P. Rogers doing more than any other person, with his own hands, to enclose it with a beautiful and substantial granite wall, a lasting monument to his memory. Brother Rogers will be greatly missed by the little band of brethren in Waterford, where for more than half a century his counsel has been reliable, his honesty never doubted. His efficiency and benevolence have left theirindelible record to his memory. E. D.
