My name is Janna "Doc" Rogers. I have lived, studied, and researched in the United States, Venezuela, France, and England. I am an academically trained cultural, social, and public historian who advocates for formal education as a vehicle to uplift family legacies. Both my grandfather, John Henry Rogers, and my mother, Ruthie Brown-Martin Rogers were advocates of advanced education.

University Degrees Earned:
1. PhD (c): U.S. Race and Ethnicity and Public History; Graduate Certificate in Museum and Curitorial Studies
2. Masters: U.S. History
3. Minor: European History
4. Baccalaureate: American Studies
5. Minor: Sociology
6. Associate: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
7. Associate: Humanities

While upholding teachings of an Indigenous family my aim has been to broaden that ideology and share my research inside and outside of academia to highlight our shared histories as multi-ethnic and multi-cultural peoples.

Four days prior to the passing of my brother, David, I promised him to use my credentials to share our histories and experiences as multi-cultural Indigenous peoples. In keeping with that promise I founded the O.klahoma N.ative A.merican N.etwork which garnered national and international support. That organization is known today as ONAN Cross-Cultural Forums.

As founder and benefactor of Bennett Cemetery Rehabilitation Project (Bennett Beautification) my gifts to the community include upgrades to 8 plots, a 3-piece 5000 lb. American black granite cemetery sign, 2 black metal fences, and a gathering shelter called "Bennet Cottage." A beautiful black antique bell was donated by Susie Crittenden-Chambers.

(Contextual Heritage and Family Lore)

I am the great-great-granddaughter of MISSOURI ANN and JOSEPH WASHINGTON ROGERS of the Cherokee removal legacy and the eldest of the only two biological children from the lawful marriage of RUTH ELVINA (BROWN-MARTIN )ROGERS and LAWRENCE JOHN DANIEL ROGERS (JD).

David, my younger brother, and I are the only biological children of Lawrence JD (John Daniel) Rogers. My Mother was the first (and second) wife of JD. JESSY DUSTIN "JD" SMITH is my only child and the sole biological grandchild of JD ROGERS.

My three grandchildren, MAKYNZIE, BARRETT, and REMINGTON SMITH are the sole biological great-grandchildren of LAWRENCE JD ROGERS. They are the great-great grandchildren of KATY and JOHN ROGERS.

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My mother, RUTH BROWN-MARTIN ROGERS (Daneshmayeh) was Choctaw and Eastern Band Cherokee. She rests in Grove, Oklahoma, near Grand Lake at HICKORY GROVE CEMETERY (Plot 317) beside her parents WILLIAM MARTIN (Plot 315) and BELLE VALERA (BROWN) MARTIN (Plot 316 West). Hickory Grove Cemetery is in Delaware County and was established during pre-statehood Indian Territory.

Mother's early childhood included becoming orphaned by the age of 5 or 6. She often told me about an older white couple (Lillian and Fred) who cared for her following her parent's passing. She said they were kind to her, sang bedtime songs, and shared snacks before tucking her in at night.

These are the words to one jingle that signaled it was time to get ready for bed. Lillian, Fred, and mother would sing: "To bed to bed said sleepy Fred. No no said Lillian slow. Said Ruthie lets eat before we go!" Then they would share a snack and turn in for the night. Mother loved singing that little song.

Fred was a train conductor and let her ride the train with him while he worked. When Lillian and Fred became to elderly for the role of parents mother was placed in an orphanage. This was common during the 1930s depression era even for children who had living parents. Mother was later reunited with her siblings.

Mother earned a baccalaureate, spoke and sang in many languages. Our home was filled with music. Mother played the pump organ, sang in Farsi and Arabic, cooked international dishes, and enjoyed friends from around the world.

Mother had a genuine and life-long relationship with her God. She believed "all weeds are flowers if they are given God's grace and are watered long enough." She encouraged the pursuit of formal education, multi-culturalism, and prayer for the lonely.

Mother passed on Christmas Eve (2016). My father followed her on Christmas Eve (2020).

My name is Janna "Doc" Rogers. I have lived, studied, and researched in the United States, Venezuela, France, and England. I am an academically trained cultural, social, and public historian who advocates for formal education as a vehicle to uplift family legacies. Both my grandfather, John Henry Rogers, and my mother, Ruthie Brown-Martin Rogers were advocates of advanced education.

University Degrees Earned:
1. PhD (c): U.S. Race and Ethnicity and Public History; Graduate Certificate in Museum and Curitorial Studies
2. Masters: U.S. History
3. Minor: European History
4. Baccalaureate: American Studies
5. Minor: Sociology
6. Associate: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
7. Associate: Humanities

While upholding teachings of an Indigenous family my aim has been to broaden that ideology and share my research inside and outside of academia to highlight our shared histories as multi-ethnic and multi-cultural peoples.

Four days prior to the passing of my brother, David, I promised him to use my credentials to share our histories and experiences as multi-cultural Indigenous peoples. In keeping with that promise I founded the O.klahoma N.ative A.merican N.etwork which garnered national and international support. That organization is known today as ONAN Cross-Cultural Forums.

As founder and benefactor of Bennett Cemetery Rehabilitation Project (Bennett Beautification) my gifts to the community include upgrades to 8 plots, a 3-piece 5000 lb. American black granite cemetery sign, 2 black metal fences, and a gathering shelter called "Bennet Cottage." A beautiful black antique bell was donated by Susie Crittenden-Chambers.

(Contextual Heritage and Family Lore)

I am the great-great-granddaughter of MISSOURI ANN and JOSEPH WASHINGTON ROGERS of the Cherokee removal legacy and the eldest of the only two biological children from the lawful marriage of RUTH ELVINA (BROWN-MARTIN )ROGERS and LAWRENCE JOHN DANIEL ROGERS (JD).

David, my younger brother, and I are the only biological children of Lawrence JD (John Daniel) Rogers. My Mother was the first (and second) wife of JD. JESSY DUSTIN "JD" SMITH is my only child and the sole biological grandchild of JD ROGERS.

My three grandchildren, MAKYNZIE, BARRETT, and REMINGTON SMITH are the sole biological great-grandchildren of LAWRENCE JD ROGERS. They are the great-great grandchildren of KATY and JOHN ROGERS.

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My mother, RUTH BROWN-MARTIN ROGERS (Daneshmayeh) was Choctaw and Eastern Band Cherokee. She rests in Grove, Oklahoma, near Grand Lake at HICKORY GROVE CEMETERY (Plot 317) beside her parents WILLIAM MARTIN (Plot 315) and BELLE VALERA (BROWN) MARTIN (Plot 316 West). Hickory Grove Cemetery is in Delaware County and was established during pre-statehood Indian Territory.

Mother's early childhood included becoming orphaned by the age of 5 or 6. She often told me about an older white couple (Lillian and Fred) who cared for her following her parent's passing. She said they were kind to her, sang bedtime songs, and shared snacks before tucking her in at night.

These are the words to one jingle that signaled it was time to get ready for bed. Lillian, Fred, and mother would sing: "To bed to bed said sleepy Fred. No no said Lillian slow. Said Ruthie lets eat before we go!" Then they would share a snack and turn in for the night. Mother loved singing that little song.

Fred was a train conductor and let her ride the train with him while he worked. When Lillian and Fred became to elderly for the role of parents mother was placed in an orphanage. This was common during the 1930s depression era even for children who had living parents. Mother was later reunited with her siblings.

Mother earned a baccalaureate, spoke and sang in many languages. Our home was filled with music. Mother played the pump organ, sang in Farsi and Arabic, cooked international dishes, and enjoyed friends from around the world.

Mother had a genuine and life-long relationship with her God. She believed "all weeds are flowers if they are given God's grace and are watered long enough." She encouraged the pursuit of formal education, multi-culturalism, and prayer for the lonely.

Mother passed on Christmas Eve (2016). My father followed her on Christmas Eve (2020).