On November 4, 1879, William Penn Adair Rogers was born in Oologah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. The son of a Cherokee senator, judge, and cattleman, Will Rogers grew up to become one of the most famous and popular world figures of his time. He first gained attention with his roping talent, and was even listed
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Will Rogers Birthplace
On November 4, 1879, William Penn Adair Rogers was born in this house in Oologah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. The son of a Cherokee senator, judge, and cattleman, Will Rogers grew up to become one of the most famous and popular world figures of his time. He first gained attention with his roping talent, and
Will Rogers – Cherokee Kid
William Penn Adair Rogers was born to Clement “Clem” Vann Rogers and Mary America Schrimsher on November 4, 1879 in Cooweescoowee District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory (near Oolagah). Will was the youngest of eight children and grew up in a happy home on his family’s ranch until 1890 when his mother died. Growing up on