John Rogan

John B. William Rogan
Born	1868 (1868) Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	September 11, 1905(1905-09-11) (aged 36–37) Gallatin, Tennessee
Other names	Willie
Occupation	Salesman
Known for	Second tallest man in history, tallest african-american
Height	8 ft 9 in (267 cm)
Relatives	William Rogan (Father)

John William “Bud” Rogan (c. 1871^[1] – September 11, 1905) was an American man who was recorded as the tallest African-American and second tallest ever, tied with Eddie Carmel.

Biography[]

Bud Rogan on his Goat kart in Gallatin, TN

John Rogan was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was the son of the former slave William Rogan, as the fourth of twelve children. John began to grow very rapidly at the age of 13, due to gigantism.^[2] This led to ankylosis^[3] (abnormal rigidity of the skeletal joints). By 1882, he could not stand or walk.

Although he could not perform physical labor due to his condition, Rogan made a living by selling portraits and postcards at a train station. An 1897 article in the Kansas City Journal mentions that a number of his drawings were published. Despite his success in this regard, he declined all offers to join carnivals and sideshows.

In 1899, he was measured at 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) and 175 pounds (79 kg)^[1] and often appeared in newspapers, referred to as the "negro giant". He used a cart like a wheelchair; it was pulled by goats. He was always the center of attention, often noted for his deep voice and playful attitude.

Rogan's hands measured 11 in (28 cm) in length and his feet measured 13 in (33 cm) in length.^[1] Rogan is the tallest person of African descent, and remains the second tallest person on record. Robert Wadlow was 21 years old when his height surpassed Rogan's. In an old newspaper article, it is said that his Maternal Grandfather was also a giant, requiring a larger saddle when he rode horses, hinting at the possible genetic inheritance to John.^[1]

Rogan died on September 12, 1905, reportedly weighing only 205 pounds (93 kg) and described as "a living skeleton".^[4]

Gravesite[]

The area where he might be buried at in the old farm

The current burial point is believed to be on the old Rogana farm lands. Evidence suggests that he was in fact buried there as previous rumors suggest they took him back to their place after his death and buried him in an unmarked grave, covering him in a cement vault.^[5][6]

See also[]

• List of tallest people

References[]

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