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14. WILLIAM DOUGLASS3 OGAN (MARY "POLLY"2 DOUGLASS, ALEXANDER W.1) was born 25 Jul 1803 in Near Silver Creek, Madison Co, KY110, and died 21 Nov 1875 in Johnson Co, MO111. He married JANE GIBSON GOODIN 1 Apr 1824 in Boone Co, MO112, daughter of ALEXANDER GOODIN and JANE HARDIN. She was born 6 Dec 1806 in KY113, and died 16 Dec 1890 in Johnson Co, MO114.

Notes for WILLIAM DOUGLASS OGAN:
From the Ogan GenForum:

Posted by Joyce Clark on December 14, 1998 at 23:06:13:

In Reply to: Bertha Ogan Long NE posted by Luke Owens on December 12, 1998 at 15:32:49:

My most immediate OGAN ancestor was Martha Ann OGAN b. 1828 Saline Co. MO. m. James M. HUGHES.
Her parents were William Douglas OGAN b. 1799-1803 Madison Co. KY. and Jane Gibson GOODIN b. 1806 TN. or KY. The family lived in Saline and Henry Cos. MO. from 1820S thru 1850S and possibly later. Other children of William and Jane were: Benjamin, William, James, Mary Jane, Irvin, Fielding, Madison, Amos, Margaret, Parthenia and Clayton. Do you recognize any of these names?

More About WILLIAM DOUGLASS OGAN:
Burial: Nov 1875, Woodard Cemetery, Johnson Co, MO114
Occupation: Farmer115

More About JANE GIBSON GOODIN:
Burial: Dec 1890, Woodard Cemetery, Johnson Co, MO116
     
Children of WILLIAM OGAN and JANE GOODIN are:
39. i.   BENJAMIN GOODIN4 OGAN, b. 26 Jul 1824, Saline Co, MO; d. 9 May 1873, Pettis Co, MO.
  ii.   JOHN H. OGAN117, d. Unknown.
40. iii.   MARTHA ANN OGAN, b. 22 Mar 1828, Saline Co, MO; d. 10 May 1913, Hughesville, Pettis Co, MO.
  iv.   WILLIAM DOUGLAS OGAN, JR., b. Abt. 1831, Linn Co, MO118; d. Unknown.
  More About WILLIAM DOUGLAS OGAN, JR.:
Burial: Unknown, Buried Woodard Cemetery, Johnson Co, MO119
Comment 1: Age at death, 72y, 3m, 26d119
41. v.   JAMES M. OGAN, b. 11 Jan 1832, Saline Co, MO; d. Unknown.
  vi.   MARY JANE OGAN120, b. 3 Dec 1833, Henry Co, MO; d. 23 Dec 1915, Covelo, Mendocino Co, CA; m. WILLIAM HENRY HURT/HUNT120, 28 Mar 1849, Henry Co, MO; d. Unknown.
  vii.   IRVIN M. OGAN, b. Abt. 1836, MO; d. 28 Mar 1849120.
42. viii.   FIELDING GRANT OGAN, b. Abt. 1838, MO; d. 18 Jan 1883, MO.
43. ix.   MADISON W. OGAN, b. Abt. 1840, MO; d. Unknown.
  x.   AMOS HENRY CLAY OGAN, b. Abt. 1842, MO121; d. Unknown.
44. xi.   MARGARET E. OGAN, b. 11 Oct 1844, MO; d. 1911, Newton Co, MO.
  xii.   PARTHENIA E. OGAN, b. Abt. 1846, MO121; d. Unknown; m. JAMES FRANK WOODARD122; d. Unknown.
  xiii.   CLAYTON TAYLOR OGAN122, b. 9 Apr 1850, Windsor, Henry Co, MO123; d. 18 Jul 1922, Hominy, Osage Co, OK; m. MARY ELIZABETH TETERS124, 8 Jan 1872; d. Unknown.
  xiv.   MATTHEW OGAN125, d. Unknown.


15. IRVIN (THOMAS?)3 OGAN (MARY "POLLY"2 DOUGLASS, ALEXANDER W.1) was born 15 Oct 1804 in Near Silver Creek, Madison Co, KY126, and died 6 Jan 1887 in Clayton, Clay Township, Linn Co, MO126. He married REBECCA M. JONES 22 Feb 1837 in Boone Co, MO127. She was born 18 Feb 1816 in Near Silver's Creek, Madison Co, KY128, and died 28 Jan 1882 in Linn Co, MO129.

Notes for IRVIN (THOMAS?) OGAN:
The mastery of Man over Nature, in all its phases, is an inspiring theme, which, because of its familiarity, often loses its force. Readily enough we perceive and acknowledge the grandeur of the grand army which some force or despot assembles and draws out to feed his vanity by display of his ambition by conquest; but the larger and nobler armies, whose weapons are the ax, the mattox and the spade, which overspread the hills and line the valleys, until through their rugged skill and persevering efforts a highway of commerce is opened where late the panther leaped, the deer disported -- is not theirs the nobler spectacle -- more worthy the orator's apostrophe, the poet's song? Consider the irregular but persistent advance of the pioneers of civilization in our country! Onward, still onward, they have swept, and still before them have bowed and vanished all obstructions to their progress! In the eye of a
discernment, what host of Xerxes or Caeser, of Frederick or Napoleon, ever equaled this in majesty, in greatness of conquest, or in glory? It opened up America to settlement and productiveness, and made their country what it has been called "The last great charity of God to the human race."

One of the advance guard, if not a division commander, in this mighty army of peaceful conquest was Irvin Ogan, the first permanent settler in what is now Clay township, Linn county, Missouri. He and his wife, whose maiden name was Rebecca Jones, and who were both born in Mason (should be Madison) county, Kentucky, came to Linn county from Boone county, this state, in 1835, and located on a tract of wild land in Parson Creek township. The next year, however, they moved to Clay township and the husband took up from the government a tract of land in Section 13, Township 58, Range 22, which is within the present limits of Clay township, and is occupied and filled by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Sidebottom, a sketch of whom is published in this history.

They cleared this land and brought it to a fair state of productiveness during their lives, the remainder of which passed on it as their home. The mother died on this farm on January 28, 1882, and the father in 1887. He was a man of considerable prominence and influence in the early history of Linn county, serving its people in a number of township and county offices and finally represented its residents in the state legislature in 1840. He declined a second nomination. One occasion when he was a candidate for the office of justice of the peace in Parson Creek township he received every vote that was polled for this office in the township.

Mr. Ogan was one of the renowned hunters of his day in this locality, but while he had a large score of trophies on the to the credit of his steady hand and unerring eye, he was also very serviceable in ridding his township of wolves which made it almost impossible for any of the settlers to raise lambs or pigs, so numerous and voracious were these predatory beasts of prey. He and his brother James, who was also a Nimrod of the greatest repute, killed about one hundred of them and by this means gave the herds and flocks in the locality in comparative safety. They also brought down deer and wild turkeys without number, and frequently carried home the carcass of a bear to replenish the larders of the settlement, while they added to the adornment and comfort of their cabins with the pelts. There is a tradition in the township, to the effect that no fox however old and wary, was too cunning for their skill.

The Ogan brothers aided very materially in founding the civil, educational and social institutions of Clay township, and had influence with reference to such things in all parts of the county. They were also of great service in starting the industrial activities of the region and making the required preparations for their further development and expansion. In every phase and form of life of this part of the state they took an active part, and their wisdom and breadth of view were important factors in starting progress on right lines and toward the most wholesome improvement and desirable ends. The people of Linn county hold their names in sincere veneration, appreciating their services as of great value and point to the examples of elevated and progressive citizenship which their records furnish as worthy of emulation.
(from History of Linn County, 1912. Chicago: Henry Taylor & Co, pp. 298-299)

More About IRVIN (THOMAS?) OGAN:
Burial: Unknown, Botts-Ogan Cemetery, Meadville, MO130
Occupation: Farmer; County Comm (1837), State Legislator (1840-1850)130

More About REBECCA M. JONES:
Burial: Unknown, Botts-Ogan Cemetery, Meadville, Linn Co, MO131
     
Children of IRVIN OGAN and REBECCA JONES are:
  i.   LUCY ANN4 OGAN, b. 18 Jan 1838, Linn Co, MO132; d. Unknown.
  ii.   LYCURGUS OGAN, b. Abt. 1840, MO133; d. Unknown.
  iii.   WILLIAM OGAN, b. Abt. 1842133; d. Unknown.
  iv.   RANSOM OGAN, b. Abt. 1843, MO133; d. Unknown.
  v.   JAMES OGAN, b. Abt. 1845133; d. Unknown.
  vi.   GILPIN OGAN, b. 1847, MO134; d. 1887, Linn Co, MO135.
  vii.   THOMAS OGAN, b. Abt. 1849, MO136; d. Unknown.
45. viii.   MARY J. OGAN, b. 1851, MO; d. Unknown.
46. ix.   ANDREW GISH OGAN, b. 30 Apr 1860, Linn Co, MO; d. 1904, Enid, OK.


16. JANE3 OGAN (MARY "POLLY"2 DOUGLASS, ALEXANDER W.1) was born 20 Jan 1807 in Madison Co, KY, near Silver Creek137, and died 27 Jul 1863 in Boone Co, MO137. She married JAMES R. WOOD 14 Nov 1822 in Boone Co, MO138, son of JOHN WOOD and ANN ?. He was born Abt. 1799 in NC, and died 20 Mar 1849 in Boone Co, MO139.

More About JANE OGAN:
Burial: Jul 1863, Valley Springs Cem, Boone Co, MO140
Occupation: Homemaker
Residence: KY; Boone Co, MO

Notes for JAMES R. WOOD:
From Boone County Wills, 1835-1850, by Bartels:

p. 5: Harrison, Jameson, guardian of Mary Wood, one of the heirs of James Wood, to set out the dower of Ann Woods, the widow of John. The said slaves, Ben and Rhode, will be set out of estate, valued at $550.00,
being one-third part.

p. 7: Adam Hesse and James Wood made annual settlement in the estate of John Wood (12/1836).


More About JAMES R. WOOD:
Burial: Mar 1849, Valley Springs Cem, Boone Co, MO
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: NC; KY; Boone Co, MO
     
Children of JANE OGAN and JAMES WOOD are:
47. i.   MARY ANN4 WOOD, b. 11 Nov 1825, Boone Co, MO; d. 19 Sep 1861, Boone Co, MO.
48. ii.   JOHN W. WOOD, b. 22 Oct 1827, Boone Co, MO; d. 11 Mar 1899, Boone Co, MO.
  iii.   JAMES I. WOOD, b. 24 Oct 1829, Boone Co, MO141; d. 27 Jan 1858, Boone Co, MO141; m. MARY CREWS, 2 Mar 1854, Boone Co, MO142; d. Unknown.
  Notes for JAMES I. WOOD:

No tomb stone has been located for James. He was probably buried at Valley Springs Cemetery, where many of the old stones have been discarded.

49. iv.   AMANDA ROBERSON WOOD, b. 18 May 1831, Boone Co, MO; d. 13 Dec 1915, Boone Co, MO.
50. v.   ANDREW JACKSON WOOD, b. 17 Oct 1833, Boone Co, MO; d. 30 Aug 1888, Boone Co, MO.
51. vi.   RACHEL C. WOOD, b. 21 Nov 1835, Boone Co, MO; d. 2 May 1866, Johnson Co, MO.
52. vii.   MARTHA JANE WOOD, b. 28 Feb 1838, Boone Co, MO; d. 26 Apr 1915, Boone Co, MO.
  viii.   MISSOURI A. WOOD, b. 10 Mar 1839, Boone Co, MO143; d. 8 Sep 1844, Boone Co, MO143.
53. ix.   ELIZA FRANCES WOOD, b. 24 Apr 1842, Boone County, Missouri; d. 16 Jan 1929, Clark, Randolph Co, MO.
54. x.   AMERICA ANN WOOD, b. 19 Feb 1845, Boone Co, MO; d. Unknown, Boone Co, MO.


17. JOHN MARTIN "JACK"3 OGAN (MARY "POLLY"2 DOUGLASS, ALEXANDER W.1) was born 30 Jan 1812 in Near Silver Creek, Madison Co, KY144, and died 17 Jun 1893 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA144. He married (1) LUCY ANN HARRIS 6 Aug 1835 in Near Midway, Boone Co, MO144. She was born Abt. 1810 in KY145, and died Bef. 1878. He married (2) EUNICE HAMILTON 7 Jul 1878146. She died Unknown.

More About JOHN MARTIN "JACK" OGAN:
Burial: Jun 1893, Oak Hill Cemetery, San Jose, CA146
Occupation: Farmer146
Religion: First Christian Church146
     
Children of JOHN OGAN and LUCY HARRIS are:
  i.   MARY A.4 OGAN, b. 1837, MO147; d. Unknown.
  ii.   PARTHENIA OGAN, b. 1839, MO147; d. Unknown.
  iii.   ZELDA OGAN, b. 1841, MO147; d. Unknown.
  iv.   THOMAS D. OGAN, b. Abt. 1843148; d. Unknown.
  v.   MTHANIA OGAN, b. 1845, MO149; d. Unknown.
  vi.   HIGGASON OGAN, b. 1847150; d. Unknown.
  vii.   ELIZABETH OGAN, b. 1848, MO151; d. Unknown.
  viii.   SIERRA NEVADA OGAN152, b. 3 Aug 1853, Mud Flat, NV; d. Unknown; m. ? SMITH152; d. Unknown.

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