Famous People with Name Rogerson

Shaun Rogerson            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Shaun Rogerson: is an English pop singer who rose to prominence in the UK and Ireland after taking part in the 2006 series of the talent show The X Factor but never made it to the live finals. He appeared as a judge on Young Star Search in Northern Ireland in June & July

James Johnstone Rogerson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Johnstone Rogerson: was a businessman, political figure and philanthropist in Newfoundland. He represented Burin from 1859 to 1861 and Bay de Verde from 1870 to 1882 in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. He was named to the Legislative Council in 1850 and to the Executive Council in 1858. He did not run for reelection in 1861 but was elected again in an 1870 by-election held after John Bemister resigned to accept a position as sheriff. Rogerson served as receiver general from 1874 to 1882. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1882. After he retired from politics, he was active in the Temperance Society. Rogerson established a home for fishermen and sailors and an agency to find employment for workers in winter. He also supported the education of poor children and juveniles in prison, and literacy programs for people living in remote locations on the island. Rogerson was married twice: to Emma Garrett Blaikie in 1845 and to Isabella Whiteford in 1879. He died in St. John's at the age of 87.