1916
Woodrow
2007
Woodrow W. Rogers
September 21, 1916 — February 12, 2007
JEFFERSON- Woodrow W. Rogers, 90, of Chambers Road, died Monday February 12, 2007, at his home.
Mr. Rogers was born in Jefferson, on September 21, 1916, the son of John and Edith (Persons) Rogers.
Woodrow was a 1933 graduate of Jefferson High School. After graduation he worked during the summer on his family farm and during the winter he worked with horses in the woods hauling pulp. He purchased the Melvin Davis farm in 1946; he later bought his family's farm and homestead. He then started a small dairy operation, building it to about 100 head of cattle. In 1953 he was the Green Pasture winner for the State of New Hampshire, for overall operations of the farm, including forage, pasture, and herd productions. He was a pioneer in using artificial insemination in the State of New Hampshire, and one of the first in Coos County to improve his herd.
In 1966 he was selected to be a Director of the Lancaster National Bank, for which he held the position for 22 years until he retired at the age of 72. In recent years he has resided at the Jefferson home of his great nephew Mike Kenison and his wife Jen.
Family members include, a sister Phyllis Kenison of Jefferson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by, two brothers, John A. Rogers and Woodbury Rogers, two sisters, Lucy Tucker and Philida Silver.
At Woodrow's request there are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson.
Mr. Rogers was born in Jefferson, on September 21, 1916, the son of John and Edith (Persons) Rogers.
Woodrow was a 1933 graduate of Jefferson High School. After graduation he worked during the summer on his family farm and during the winter he worked with horses in the woods hauling pulp. He purchased the Melvin Davis farm in 1946; he later bought his family's farm and homestead. He then started a small dairy operation, building it to about 100 head of cattle. In 1953 he was the Green Pasture winner for the State of New Hampshire, for overall operations of the farm, including forage, pasture, and herd productions. He was a pioneer in using artificial insemination in the State of New Hampshire, and one of the first in Coos County to improve his herd.
In 1966 he was selected to be a Director of the Lancaster National Bank, for which he held the position for 22 years until he retired at the age of 72. In recent years he has resided at the Jefferson home of his great nephew Mike Kenison and his wife Jen.
Family members include, a sister Phyllis Kenison of Jefferson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by, two brothers, John A. Rogers and Woodbury Rogers, two sisters, Lucy Tucker and Philida Silver.
At Woodrow's request there are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson.
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