Yolo County CA Archives Biographies.....Rodgers, John T. 1879 - 
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Author: Tom Gregory (1913)

JOHN T. RODGERS

    An important factor in the management of the University state farm is Mr.
Rodgers, who holds the responsible position of farm foreman, having charge of
all outside work in connection with the institution. He is a native of
California, his birth having occurred in Davis, Yolo county, September 25, 1879.
His parents, Byron H. and Mary (Rowan) Rodgers, were natives of Ireland and
immigrated to California in the early '60s, settling in Yolo county, where, July
1, 1909, Mr. Rodgers passed away. The following children were born into the
home: Edward, who resides in Sacramento; William, Byron, Loretta, Virgie and John.

    John T. Rodgers received his education in the public schools of Davis and
afterward worked for William O. Russell. Subsequently he took up farming on
rented land, raising grain, and following this he worked on the M. V. Sparks
ranch, which is now the University state farm. When it was purchased by the
state in September, 1906, he took the position of farm foreman and has held it
ever since. The judicious management of his department has resulted in a marked
improvement in the appearance of the grounds, which call forth the admiration of
all who visit them, and his capabilities are thoroughly appreciated by the
faculty and by the public in general.

    June 21, 1911, Mr. Rodgers was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Rowe,
also a native of California, and whose father, John Rowe, was born in Iowa,
moving west in an early period. Fraternally Mr. Rodgers is a member of Golden
Seal Lodge No. 110, K. of P., at Davis. He is known throughout his native
community as a public-spirited and energetic young citizen.


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HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
WITH
Biographical Sketches
OF
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth
and Development From the Early Days to the Present

HISTORY BY
TOM GREGORY
AND OTHER WELL KNOWN WRITERS
ILLUSTRATED COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME

HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA [1913]


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