B. H. "Johnny" Rogers
American politician (1905–1977)
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Bernard H. Rogers, known as B. H. "Johnny" Rogers (October 5, 1905 – April 23, 1977),[1][non-primary source needed] was a Louisiana politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives[2] and the Louisiana State Senate.[3]
Preceded byRiemer Calhoun
Charles Emery Tooke Jr.
Charles Emery Tooke Jr.
Succeeded byBryan A. Poston
Preceded byR. Shirley Williams
Succeeded bySam C. Murray
Bernard H. "Johnny" Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes | |
| In office 1952–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Riemer Calhoun Charles Emery Tooke Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Bryan A. Poston |
| Louisiana State Representative for DeSoto Parish | |
| In office 1950–1952 | |
| Preceded by | R. Shirley Williams |
| Succeeded by | Sam C. Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1905 |
| Died | April 23, 1977 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Grand Cane Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Josephine Augusta Mann Rogers (1918–1987) |
| Children | JoAnn Rogers ___Martha Jean Rogers |
| Parent(s) | Maggie Roquemore Rogers (1876–1965) and Roach Rogers (1871–1947) |
| Education | Louisiana State University businessman Farmer-Cattleman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
