Franklin Paul Rogers

Franklin Paul Rogers was an American tattoo artist. He trained under Cap Coleman in Norfolk, Virginia from 1945-1950.[1] He designed tattoo machines, which he called "irons", a term he coined that is used in the industry. In his early life, he was in the traveling circus. He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Franklin Paul Rogers
Born09 September 1905
Bryson City, North Carolina
Died27 February 1990
Jacksonville, Florida
Burial placeGreenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Chesapeake, Virginia.
OccupationTattoo artist
Spouse(s)Helen G. Rogers

References
  1. Gibson, Kelly. "A Short History of Military Tattoos", VFW Magazine, vol 103, no. 10 (August 2016), p. 46.
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