GEO. OGSBURY

OGSBURY, MILLAN

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Date: 5/9/2005 at 21:08:32

OGSBURY, Geo., Mayor and Justice of the Peace, residence on Plum street; born Jan. 21, 1826, in Albany Co., N. Y.; learned the mason and bricklaying trade there; in 1849 came to Corning, N. Y.; in 1851 came to Cleveland, Ohio; and in 1856 came to Fayette Co., Iowa, and continued at his trade until elected Mayor; his last contract was the building of the Court House, which cost in all $7,200. Married Mary E. Millan in April, 1853; she was born in 1828 in New York - have one child - C. F.; also an adopted child - Mary Ogsbury. Mrs. Ogsbury is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ogsbury has been Assessor for ten years, and Township School Trustee for eight years. He is a Republican.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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