Wilbert L. Rogers
Wilbert L. Rogers of the well-known, wide-awake law firm of Copeland & Rogers, was born July 14, 1871, at St. Johns, Auglaize County, Ohio. His parents were Alfred and Catherine (Morris) Rogers, who were agriculturists and the parents of seven children, five of whom are living at this time.
Mr. Rogers spent his boyhood on the farm, and worked his way from the common schools through law school by his own efforts. After graduating from the schools of Jackson Center, Ohio, in 1889, he engaged in teaching school from 1899 to 1893. He also worked about a year as bookkeeper for the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, of South Bend, Indiana. In 1896 he was graduated from the law department of the Ohio Normal University at Ada. He had previously attended the Tri-State Normal College, of Angola, Indiana. After his graduation in law and admission to the bar, he came to Lima in April, 1897, and soon after formed the present partnership with Mr. Copeland. Mr. Rogers is a deep thinker and a logical speaker; his words carry conviction and impress his hearers with their earnestness and truth. His success and ability in his chosen work have placed him, even in this short time, among the leading lawyers of the county. He is a member of the Allen County, Northwestern Ohio and State bar associations.
Mr. Rogers was united in marriage with Lulu E. Gullette, daughter of William Gullette, of Lima. They are prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Rogers is a Republican.
From History of Allen County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Edited by Charles C. Miller. Richmond & Arnold, Publishers, Chicago, 1906