Will Rogers Jr.

(1911-1993)

American politician

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William Vann Rogers, generally known as Will Rogers Jr. (October 20, 1911 – July 9, 1993), was an American politician, writer, and newspaper publisher. He was the eldest son of humorist Will Rogers (1879–1935) and his wife, the former Betty Blake (1879–1944). He was a Democratic U. S. Representative from California from January 3, 1943, until May 23, 1944, when he resigned to return to the United States Army.

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Born	William Vann Rogers 20 October 1911 New York City, New York, USA
Died	10 July 1993 (aged 81) Tubac, Arizona, USA
Zodiac	Libra
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Collier Connell 1911-1976 · American homemaker · m. 1941 info edit

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Will Rogers · Father · 1879-1935 · American humorist and entertainer info

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Betty Blake · Mother · 1879-1944 · American homemaker info

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Will Rogers and Betty Blake · m. 1908

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Mary Amelia Rogers · Younger Sister · 1913-1989 · American performance artist info

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Jimmy · Younger Brother · 1915- · Celebrity Baby info

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Fred · Younger Brother · 1918- · Celebrity Baby info

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