Howard Roger Garis was an American author, best known for a series of books that featured the character of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an engaging elderly rabbit. Many of his books were illustrated by Lansing Campbell. Wikipedia Born: 25 April 1873, Binghamton, New York, United States Died: 6 November 1962, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States Nationality: American Spouse: Lilian Garis Children: Roger Garis Less