OGLE-Thomas J.
H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 469
Thomas J. Ogle, Pleasant Hill, was born September 4, 1830, in Richland township, Fountain County, Indiana. His father was born May 15, 1781, in Maryland, and his mother was born in Pennsylvania, January 9, 1788. Both moved with their parents to Ohio, and were there married. He started for the war of 1812, but on account of ill health was sent home. Not far from 1825 he entered land in Montgomery and Fountain counties, Indiana. He settled with his family in Richland township, Fountain County, after having stayed awhile in Coal Creek township, Montgomery County, while he built a cabin. His death occurred in January 1835, and she lived till October 2, 1866. Both were Methodists, and the early class met at their house. Thomas J. spent his life mostly in Fountain County. He was married May 31, 1852, to Elizabeth Bradshaw, daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Daly) Bradshaw, of Logansport, Indiana. Mrs. Ogle was born in Logansport. Her father was a native of Ohio, whither his father had come from England, and her mother was born in Tennessee. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Ogle settled on a part of the old homestead, and added till he owned 43 acres. He sold this, and in 1872 bought a farm of 160 acres in Coal Creek township, Montgomery County. Has since sold some, and now owns 110 acres. He is a republican and a Mason. He and wife are Methodists. They have two children, Thomas and Luretta.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 8 Sept 1888
Thomas G. Ogle's 58th birthday was pleasantly celebrated by over fifty of his relatives and neighbors on last Tuesdav at his home one mile west of Whitlock. He was born and raised one- mile north of Newtown, Fountain county. His wife, Elizabeth was raised near Logansport. She 54 years of age. They have a son living near Los Angeles. Cal.. and a daughter living near Shawnee Mound, wife of C. L. Beach. Mr. Ogle by his long and consistent life has won the esteem of all. He has faithfully performed his part as a pioneer and Christian gentleman, to make this country what it is. There were some notable people at this meeting. William Chestnut aged 81 has lived there 51 years, a Aunt Kitty Chestnut aged 64 years and she has lived there 59 years, longer time than any other person in Coal Creek township and it is said in western Montgomery County. A brother, David Ogle of Fountain County aged 70 years came to that part of the country 64 years ago; his sister from Montrose, Iowa aged 73; a sister, wife of the late Isaac Shutze, aged 61. In Mr. Ogle’s father’s family there were 12 children only 4 of whom are now living. The only surprise was the presentation of an elegant chair by his relatives and neighbors and nephew, Charles Ogle who made a neat speech, wishing him many years of life, and God’s blessing every day. Mr. Ogle was too full to reply. Everyone enjoyed the pleasant meeting.
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