Rogers Family History & Genealogy

He was born to James and Nancy Rogers in Latrobe PA. His father was a successful businessman who was president of the McFeely Brick Company, Rogers also had a sister, Elaine, whom the Rogers's adopted when he was 11 years old. Fred McFeely Rogers was married to Joanne Byrd in 1952. They had 2 children. He was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer, and Presbyterian minister. Rogers was famous for creating, hosting and composing the theme music for the educational preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001), which featured his kind-hearted grandfatherly personality, and direct connection to his audiences. Originally trained and ordained as a minister, Rogers was displeased with the way television addressed children at the time, and made an effort to change this when he began to write for and perform on local Pittsburgh-area shows dedicated to youth. Rogers developed his own show on WQED in 1968, and it was distributed nationwide by Eastern Educational Television Network. Over the course of three decades on television, Rogers became an icon of American children's entertainment and education. He was also known for his advocacy of various public causes. His testimony before a lower court in favor of fair-use recording of television shows to play at another time (now known as time shifting) was cited in a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Betamax case, and he gave now-famous testimony to a U.S. Senate committee, advocating government funding for children's television. Rogers received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 40 honorary degrees, and a Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, was recognized by two Congressional resolutions, and was ranked No. 35 among TV Guide's Fifty Greatest TV Stars of All Time. Several buildings and artworks in Pennsylvania are dedicated to his memory, and the Smithsonian Institution displays one of his trademark sweaters as a "Treasure of American History". On June 25, 2016, the Fred Rogers Historical Marker was placed near Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and was named and dedicated in his memory. He was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 40 miles (65 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, to James and Nancy Rogers; he had one sister, Elaine. Early in life, he spent much of his free time with his maternal grandfather, Fred McFeely, who had an interest in music. He would often sing along as his mother would play the piano, and he himself began playing at five. He obtained a pilot's license while still in high school. Rogers graduated from Latrobe High School (1946). He studied at Dartmouth College (1946–48), then transferred to Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he earned a B.A. in Music Composition in 1951. Rogers was also a trained general aviation pilot. At Rollins, he met Sara Joanne Byrd (born c. 1928), an Oakland, Florida, native; they married on June 9, 1952. They had two sons, James (b. 1959) and John (b. 1961). In 1963, Rogers graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and was ordained a minister in the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Rogers had an apartment in New York City and a summer home on Nantucket island in Massachusetts. Rogers was red–green color blind, swam every morning, and neither smoked nor drank. He was a vegetarian on ethical grounds, stating "I don't want to eat anything that has a mother." Despite recurring rumors, he never served in the military. His office at WQED Pittsburgh famously did not have a desk, only a sofa and armchairs, because Rogers thought a desk was "too much of a barrier". Early work Fred Rogers had a life-changing moment when he first saw television in his parents' home. He entered seminary after college; but, after his first experience as a viewer, he wanted to explore the potential of the medium. In an interview with CNN in his later years, Rogers stated, "I went into television because I hated it so, and I thought there's some way of using this fabulous instrument to nurture those who would watch and listen." He applied for a job at NBC in New York City in 1951 and then worked on musical programs including Your Hit Parade, The Kate Smith Hour, and The Voice of Firestone. He also worked on Gabby Hayes' show for children. Ultimately, Rogers decided that commercial television's reliance on advertisement and merchandising undermined its ability to educate or enrich young audiences, so he quit NBC. In 1954, he began working at WQED, a Pittsburgh public television station, as a puppeteer on the local children's show The Children's Corner. For the next seven years, he worked with host Josie Carey in unscripted live TV, developing many of the puppets, characters, and music used in his later work, such as King Friday XIII and X the Owl. Rogers began wearing his famous sneakers when he found them to be quieter than his work shoes as he moved about behind the set. He was also the voices of King Friday XIII and Queen Sara Saturday (named after his wife), rulers of the neighborhood; as well as X the Owl, Henrietta Pussycat, Daniel Stripèd Tiger, Lady Elaine Fairchilde, and Larry Horse. The show won a Sylvania Award[26] for best children's show and was briefly broadcast nationally on NBC. During his off hours, he would leave the WQED studios during his lunch breaks to study theology at the nearby Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Rogers, however, was not interested in preaching; and, after his ordination, he was specifically charged to continue his work with children's television. He had also done work at the University of Pittsburgh's program in Child Development and Child Care. In 1963, Rogers moved to Toronto, where he was contracted by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) to develop his debut in front of the camera, the 15-minute children's program Mister Rogers,] which, though popular with children, ran for just three seasons. Many of his famous set pieces—Trolley, Eiffel Tower, the 'tree', and 'castle'—were created by CBC designers. While in Toronto, Rogers brought to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood his friend and understudy Ernie Coombs, who would go on to create Mr. Dressup, a very successful and long-running children's show on CBC, and similar in many ways. Mr. Dressup also used some of the songs that would be featured on Rogers' later program. Coombs was a puppeteer and voice actor on Misterogers. When Rogers returned to the United States, Coombs remained in Canada and was in the cast of the CBC's replacement for Misterogers, Butternut Square, on CBC TV between October 19, 1964, and February 10, 1967 and then starred in his own show, Mister Dressup (1967-1996). In 1966, Rogers acquired the rights to his program from the CBC and moved the show to WQED in Pittsburgh, where he had worked on The Children's Corner. He developed the new show for the Eastern Educational Network. Stations that carried the program were limited but did include educational stations in Boston; Washington, D.C.; and New York City. After returning to Pittsburgh, Rogers attended the Sixth Presbyterian Church in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Distribution of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood began on February 19, 1968. The following year, the show moved to PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). In 1971, Rogers formed Family Communications, Inc. (FCI), and the company established offices in the WQED building in Pittsburgh. Initially, the company served solely as the production arm of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, but it now develops and produces an array of children's programming and educational materials. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood A sweater worn by Rogers, on display in the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History

Roy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye on November 5, 1911, in Cincinnati, Ohio, grew up in modest surroundings that shaped his down-to-earth character which held true his entire life. His childhood home would later become part of the site for Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium. In 1930, at the age of 18, he moved to California, where his journey toward stardom began. He played in such musical groups as The Hollywood Hillbillies, Rocky Mountaineers, Texas Outlaws, and his own group, the International Cowboys. In 1934 he formed a group with Bob Nolan called Sons of the Pioneers. While in that group he was known as Leonard Slye, then Dick Weston. Their songs included "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds". They first appeared in the western Rhythm on the Range (1936), starring Bing Crosby and Martha Raye. In 1936 he appeared as a bandit opposite Gene Autry in "The Old Coral". In 1937 Rogers went solo from "The Sons Of The Pioneers", and made his first starring film in 1938, Under Western Stars (1938). He made almost 100 films. The Roy Rogers Show (1951) ran on NBC from October 1951 through 1957 and on CBS from 1961 to September 1964. In 1955, 67 of his feature films were released to television. Spouses (3) Dale Evans (31 December 1947 - 6 July 1998) ( his death) ( 6 children) Grace Arline Wilkins (11 June 1936 - 3 November 1946) ( her death) ( 3 children) Lucile Ascolese (8 May 1933 - 8 June 1936) ( divorced) Fun Facts & Trivia: The dog who appeared in a few of his films was named Bullet. Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980 as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers and elected again in 1988 as Roy Rogers. Nicknames: Roy Rogers "King of the Cowboys", Dale Evans "Queen of the West", Trigger "Smartest Horse in the Movies" There is a Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum at Branson, Missouri. Roy got his horse Trigger in 1938 and rode him in every one of his films and TV shows after that. He had appeared in one earlier movie, ridden by Olivia de Havilland in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). Trigger died in 1965 at age 33. Roy's theme song, "Happy Trails", was written by Dale Evans. He had two children and 1 adopted daughter with Arlene Wilkins. He and wife Dale Evans adopted four children, one of whom--Cheryl Rogers--later became an actress. One of his and Dale's daughters died in a bus wreck in Aug. 1964. One adopted son choked to death in Nov. 1965. The little town of Portsmouth, Ohio (USA) also claims to be the hometown of Roy. They also have a little museum with mementoes and hoofprints of Trigger, handprints of Roy and Dusty in the sidewalk in front of the museum. Every year they had a Roy Rogers Day and Roy or Dusty would make an appearance. Once received 78,852 fan letters in a single month. Star of Mutual (1944-1951) and NBC Radio's (1951-1955) "The Roy Rogers Show." His guest appearance on Wonder Woman (1975) in 1977 reflected his real life, as the character he played was a western man who had adopted several children. Roy's conservative side showed through, though, when he insisted to the show's producers that, in order for him to agree to do the episode, series star Lynda Carter needed to wear more clothing than the "bathing suit" type of costume she normally wore. Rogers won out and Carter wore a sleeved solid red top and white chino pants. Inducted (with his wife Dale Evans) into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1976. Inducted (as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers) into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1995. Was a Master Mason. In other words, he became a member of the Masonic Fraternity. Was a strong opponent of gun control, and once appeared in TV commercials put out by the National Rifle Association opposing a proposed ban outlawing certain types of guns in California. Once lived next door to actor Val Kilmer (when Val was a child). When Roy moved, the Kilmers later moved into to his old ranch. Then, in 1999, Val led a Trigger lookalike on stage at the 1999 Academy Awards in honor of Roy Rogers. Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 522-525. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. In his autobiography, "Happy Trails: The Story of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans," the former Leonard Slye stated that his stage name of Roy Rogers was given to him by executives at Republic Pictures when he became their new singing cowboy to replace Gene Autry. The Rogers came from Will Rogers, the beloved western comic and storyteller who had recently died in a plane crash in Alaska and Roy was made the first name because it is the French word for "king," as in "Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys." Roy said he had no input at all in the renaming decision. Arline Wilkins, his second wife, died a few days after giving birth to their son, Roy Rogers Jr. (Dusty). She had complications from the cesarean--a blood clot formed, traveled to her brain and killed her. Dale Evans, his third wife, became his children's mom when Dusty was 15 months old. He and Arline had three children: two girls and Dusty. Childhood home was on real estate that later included second base in Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium. His adopted daughter is Little Doe Rogers. Besides his most famous role as Roy Rogers himself, "King of the Cowboys", Roy may be one of the few actors, if not the most famous one, to have played three of the West's greatest legends: Wild Bill Hickok, William F. Cody (aka Buffalo Bill) and Jesse James. Also, in Billy the Kid Returns (1938), he played the slain gunslinger as well. Profiled in "Back in the Saddle: Essays on Western Film and Television Actors", Gary Yoggy, ed. (McFarland, 1998). Rogers was asked to run for Congress on the Republican ticket at one time. He replied, "I have both Democrat and Republican fans and I can't afford to lose any of them!". He was awarded 3 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 1752 Vine Street; for Radio at 1733 Vine Street; and for Television at 1620 Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The Sons of the Pioneers were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6843 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Godfather of Robbie Lee. The Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Museum has closed. All the memorabilia was sold at auction in April and May of 2011. In 1951, several years before the airing of his feature films on TV and just months before the premiere of his long running TV series "The Roy Rogers Show"(1951-57), Roy did TV Ads for "Quaker Oats" and "Mother's Oats" oatmeal. These commercials carried the then unusual slogan, "Quaker and Mother's Oats (oatmeal) are the same". However, things wouldn't remain the same. Following the TV success of "Hopalong Cassidy" feature films,"The Lone Ranger" (1949) and "The Gene Autry Show"(1950), "The Roy Rogers Show" debuted on Dec.30, 1951. "Post Cereals" was the sponsor and Roy's association with "Quaker" and "Mother's Oats" was soon forgotten. His horse, Trigger, would often receive second billing, even above his wife and co-star, Dale Evans. Son of Andrew Slye. He and his third wife Dale Evans were one of three married couples to make guest appearances in The Muppet Show (1976). The other two were Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge and Robert Shields and Lorene Yarnell Jansson. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans had a large family - nine children in all. Dale had one son by a previous marriage, of whom Roy was the step-father. Roy had three children, including one adopted, by a previous marriage, for whom Dale was their step-mother. The couple had a child together and adopted four other children. Personal Quotes If there were no valleys of sadness and death, we could never really appreciate the sunshine of happiness on the mountain top. When I die, just skin me out and put me up on old Trigger and I'll be happy. [in 1982] Another thing that burns me up is that California voted in capital punishment and they haven't electrocuted anyone yet. [in 1982, when asked about Republic Pictures owner Herbert J. Yates, his boss for many years] I don't want to talk about Yates. Let's just say he wasn't very flexible. [in 1982] Not long after Will Rogers died, they turned his ranch into a museum. And it didn't have anything in it. So I made up my mind I was gonna keep everything. [Advice to his son, Roy Jr. regarding the Roy Rogers Museum] If the museum starts costing you money, then liquidate everything and move on. [The museum closed its doors in December, 2009. The assets were auctioned off at Christie's in July 2010.] Fun fact: His salary was $75/week under Western Stars in 1938.

Roy Rogers is the stage name for Leonard Slye as is Steve Rogers or Captain America is the stage name for Chris Evans.

Ginger Rogers Born July 16, 1911 in Independence, Missouri, USA Died April 25, 1995 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA (heart failure) Birth Name Virginia Katherine McMath Nickname Feathers Height 5' 4½" (1.64 m) Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Missouri on July 16, 1911. Her mother, known as Lelee, went to Independence to have Ginger away from her husband. She had a baby earlier in their marriage and he allowed the doctor to use forceps and the baby died. She was kidnapped by her father several times until her mother took him to court. Ginger's mother left her child in the care of her parents while she went in search of a job as a scriptwriter in Hollywood and later to New York City. Mrs. McMath found herself with an income good enough to where she could send for Ginger. Lelee became a Marine in 1918 and was in the publicity department and Ginger went back to her grandparents in Missouri. During this time her mother met John Rogers. After leaving the Marines they married in May, 1920 in Liberty, Missouri. He was transferred to Dallas and Ginger (who treated him as a father) went too. Ginger won a Charleston contest in 1925 (age 14) and a 4 week contract on the Interstate circuit. She also appeared in vaudeville acts which she did until she was 17 with her mother by her side to guide her. Now she had discovered true acting. She married in March, 1929, and after several months realized she had made a mistake. She acquired an agent and she did several short films. She went to New York where she appeared in the Broadway production of "Top Speed" which debuted Christmas Day, 1929. Her first film was in 1929 in A Night in a Dormitory (1930). It was a bit part, but it was a start. Later that year, Ginger appeared, briefly in two more films, A Day of a Man of Affairs (1929) and Campus Sweethearts (1930). For awhile she did both movies and theatre. The following year she began to get better parts in films such as Office Blues (1930) and The Tip-Off (1931). But the movie that enamored her to the public was Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933). She did not have top billing but her beauty and voice was enough to have the public want more. One song she popularized in the film was the now famous, "We're in the Money". Also in 1933 she was in 42nd Street (1933). She suggested using a monocle and this also set her apart. In 1934, she starred with Dick Powell in Twenty Million Sweethearts (1934). It was a well received film about the popularity of radio. Ginger's real stardom occurred when she was teamed with Fred Astaire where they were one of the best cinematic couples ever to hit the silver screen. This is where she achieved real stardom. They were first paired in 1933's Flying Down to Rio (1933) and later in 1935's Roberta (1935) and Top Hat (1935). Ginger also appeared in some very good comedies such as Bachelor Mother (1939) and 5th Ave Girl (1939) both in 1939. Also that year she appeared with Astaire in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). The film made money but was not anywhere successful as they had hoped. After that studio executives at RKO wanted Ginger to strike out on her own. She made several dramatic pictures but it was 1940's Kitty Foyle (1940) that allowed her to shine. Playing a young lady from the wrong side of the tracks, she played the lead role well, so well in fact, that she won an Academy Award for her portrayal. Ginger followed that project with the delightful comedy, Tom, Dick and Harry (1941) the following year. It's a story where she has to choose which of three men she wants to marry. Through the rest of the 1940s and early 1950s she continued to make movies but not near the caliber before World War II. After Oh, Men! Oh, Women! (1957) in 1957, Ginger didn't appear on the silver screen for seven years. By 1965, she had appeared for the last time in Harlow (1965). Afterward, she appeared on Broadway and other stage plays traveling in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. After 1984, she retired and wrote an autobiography in 1991 entitled, "Ginger, My Story". On April 25, 1995, Ginger died of natural causes in Rancho Mirage, California. She was 83. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Denny Jackson Spouse (5) William Marshall (16 March 1961 - 1969) ( divorced) Jacques Bergerac (7 February 1953 - 7 July 1957) ( divorced) Jack Briggs (16 January 1943 - 7 September 1949) ( divorced) Lew Ayres (14 November 1934 - 20 March 1941) ( divorced) Jack Pepper (29 March 1929 - 11 July 1931) ( divorced)

Will Rogers was an American humorist, actor and author best known for his Broadway and film performances, as well as his folksy persona. Will Rogers was born in Oologah, Oklahoma, on November 4, 1879. After performing in Wild West shows as a young man, Rogers broke into vaudeville and then Broadway. His folksy wit and common sense attitude made him one of the most famous actors and authors in the world in the 1920s and '30s. Rogers died in a plane crash in Point Barrow, Alaska, on August 15, 1935. Early Life William Penn Adair Rogers was born on November 4, 1879, in present-day Oologah, Oklahoma—then part of Indian territory. Rogers grew up in a ranching family. Himself part Cherokee, Rogers socialized with both indigenous people and Anglo-American settlers in the immediate area. He left Oklahoma as a teenager, eventually finding work in the traveling Wild West shows popular at the time. In 1905, Rogers began performing a lasso act on the vaudeville circuit. His charm and humor, along with his technical ability, made Rogers a star. Audiences responded with enthusiasm to his off-the-cuff remarks delivered while performing elaborate roping tricks. Rogers parlayed his vaudeville success into a Broadway career. He debuted in New York in 1916, performing in The Wall Street Girl. This led to many more theatrical roles, including headlining appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies. Rogers also brought his act to the burgeoning medium of the moving picture. He appeared in dozens of silent films, often playing a country bumpkin trying to negotiate the modern world. In addition to acting, Rogers became nationally known as a writer. He penned a column for the Saturday Evening Post that ran in newspapers across the country. His columns dealt with contemporary issues from a perspective of small town morality, emphasizing the integrity of working people. It was a viewpoint that resonated in the rapidly industrializing twentieth century United States. Many of his books, including The Cowboy Philosopher on Prohibition and There's Not a Bathing Suit in Russia, achieved best-seller status. Rogers's fame had eclipsed his country bumpkin persona by 1930. No longer believable as an uneducated outsider, he was able to voice his characteristic wit and wisdom while playing a professional. Legendary director John Ford worked with Rogers on three of these later films—Doctor Bull, Judge Priest and The Steamboat Round the Bend. After filming concluded on the final Ford film, in 1935, Rogers set out on a trip to Alaska. An avid aviation enthusiast, he planned to explore remote stretches by plane as well as on foot. Death On August 15, 1935, the plane carrying Will Rogers crashed in Point Barrow, Alaska. He died on impact. Millions across the country mourned the sudden silencing of a quintessentially American voice.

Haylee Marie Rogers passed away on October 28th 2020. Haylee created this biography of herself on May 17th 2019, and upon finding out about her death I am updating this bio with details. A copy of her obituary is below. Visitation and a funeral service will be held at Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 1203 Hendricks Ave in Jacksonville Florida 32207 on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 (Election Day). Haylee Marie Rogers was born in Omaha, Nebraska on Flag Day, June 14, 1993 to Rocky Leroy Rogers (deceased) and Roberta Elaine Moore. She was the last of 4 children. She was a free spirit until the day she found out she was pregnant. After her son Kingston was born her life mission was to be a stay-at-home mom. She loved her son more than life itself. They were both the apple of each other’s eye as evidenced by hundreds of selfies’ of the two of them in her phone. Kingston often said, “My mom is my best friend”. She chose to be a 'home body’ and did not go out with friends. She had attitude and such artistic talent and beauty but was too shy to use it for good. She grew into a thoughtful, caring woman. Haylee attended high school through her junior year at Fort Calhoun High School in Nebraska. After visiting Florida with her mom in 2009 she announced, “Mom, we should move to Florida!” She and her mother moved to Jacksonville in January 2010 to escape the dreaded winters of Nebraska. Haylee graduated from Mandarin High School in 2011. Although her graduating class was over 600, she only had a select few close friends. She was one of the first employees at the new Amazon plant in Jacksonville and won many awards for being the fastest, most efficient and most accurate packer in the plant and even broke National Amazon records. Haylee leaves behind her adored son, Kingston, age 6, her mother and step-father Jeffrey Moore, siblings Amanda Austin (Josh Mayfield), Christopher Austin and Ashley McNew (Brandon), nieces and nephews, grandparents Homer and Elaine Smith and step-siblings Christina Wilkinson (Stephen), Cheree Rainey (Les) and Caylee Martin (Charles) and their children.

Florence's partner was John Frederick Fechser, and they had children Frederick Kenneth Fechser, Clyde Isaac Fechser, James Rogers Fechser, and Charles Deronda Fechser. Florence's partner was John Frederick Fechser. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence Stewart (Rogers) Fechser.

Lil Bit (Rogers) Palser was born on March 26, 1955 in Quality City, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elize Anne Palzer.

Cynthia June (Taymon) Rogers of Owens Cross Roads, Madison County, Alabama United States was born on September 16, 1965, and was the mother of Nicole Danelle McDaniel. Cynthia Rogers died at age 24 years old in July 1990 at Hwy 431, in Owens Cross Roads.

The highlight of my life is my daughter Lesley and grandson. I love my daughter with the complete depth of my soul. My grandson Dean takes my breath away. I can only say, its not even close to God's love but there is nothing close to how much I love Dean !! He is my left and my right. He is the love of my life!!

Joe Edd Rogers was born on November 17, 1926, and died at age 53 years old on January 13, 1980. Joe Rogers was buried at Houston National Cemetery Section A Site 1296 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx.

Gilinda Dawn Granger was born on April 24, 1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA to parents Gilbert Lofton Granger and Ann Cornelia Hill. She graduated from Lafayette High School and received a scholarship to North Carolina Wesleyan College. Gilinda attended North Carolina Wesleyan College (Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA) in 1978 and after that, she also attended Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. Gilinda married Roger Gene Phillippe on February 6, 1982 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. See Gilinda Grander wed to Roger Phillippe. The couple did not have any children together and divorced on May 16, 1989 after 7 years of marriage. On June 30, 1990 she married Corby Steven Rogers in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. She joined the Jaycees in Williamsburg and later became a member of the Williamsburg Kiwanis Club and served as editor of the Kiwanagram newsletter. Seeing the need for true local news coverage, she developed "The Local Channel," a TV program of local news and other events that aired on cable specifically in and about the Williamsburg area. She also managed two radio stations, WMBG-AM740 and WPTG-FM 107.9, and created and managed several businesses over the years. She grasped early on the potential of the Internet and became a pioneer web developer and domain broker, a business she continued until her death. She lived a full life, to read more see Gilinda Dawn Granger Rogers Obituary .

Mary Alma (Taylor) Rogers was born on January 17, 1954. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Alma (Taylor) Rogers.

My Father Married My Mother Lula Frances Shoemaker Aug.11,1956 in Johnson County Texas.Their children are Kathy D Rogers Baker,Danny W Rogers,Donny R Rogers,Paula S Rogers.His Parents were Willie Yater Rogers and Ruby Mae Harper,His Siblings are Vivian Rogers Moore,Will R Rogers,Betty Rogers Harper,Harold Vaughn Rogers.He also had another Sister Francis Maydalle Strengh She died 1925 -1934.She got off the wagon to open the gate.Stepped on a peice of glass and got infection and died.

Ed Rogers was born to Bertha Sanders Rogers, and is the father of Robert Taylor. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ed Rogers.

Dashanique Coates-Rogers was born to Christopher Scott Wagner and Latonya Coates, and has siblings Christal Christina Wagner, Christopher Scott Wagner Jr., Mikeayla Coates, and Ausjanay Baez. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dashanique Coates-Rogers.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gwendolyn Faye (Rogers) Rockwell.

She loved her daughter Faye with all her heart.

William Smith Rogers was born on March 10, 1865. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Smith Rogers.

Loy Rogers was born on March 24, 1950. They was married to Sandra Kay Rogers in Waco, McLennan County, Texas United States, and they were together until Sandra's death on January 8, 2006. They had children Keri Schlasman- Green, Amy (Rogers), and Ashley Dawn (Rogers). Loy Rogers died at age 59 years old on July 4, 2009. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Loy Rogers.