Samuel Ogden married Susannah Lighty on Mar 12, 1846 in Fountain Co, IN. They had eleven children whose names were George W, Elvira M, Demaris Jane, Marcus Del, Irvin M, Frances A, Laura E, Orlando G, Quincy B plus two more daughters.
KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
LYON COUNTY, Part 17
NEOSHO RAPIDS.
The village of Neosho Rapids, so called by reason of its close proximity to the Neosho River, is located in the beautiful valley of that stream, twelve miles southeast of Emporia, and fifty-four miles(air line) from Topeka.
SAMUEL OGDEN, deceased, was one of the early settlers of the Neosho Valley, having located on the Neosho River, about two and a half miles northwest of the present site of Neosho Rapids, in May, 1857. He was born March 14, 1818, at Dayton, Ohio. While young his parents removed to Fountain County, Ind., where he was raised upon a farm, and resided until after his marriage. He owned and operated a farm in Fountain County, until 1850, when he sold his property in Indiana and removed to Dallas County, Iowa, where he bought a farm and engaged in farming, remaining there until he came to Kansas. Here he bought a claim of 160 acres, which he afterwards pre-empted, and subsequently purchased additional land. He owned, at the time of his death, about 250 acres, upon which he had made valuable improvements. Since his death, which occurred November 16, 1867, his widow has made additional improvements, including a commodious dwelling house, good barn, and an orchard of about 150 trees. She now operates the farm, assisted by her two youngest sons. She raises some cattle and hogs, and feeds some cattle besides. Her principal crop is corn. Mr. Ogden married Miss Susannah Lighty, of Fountain County, Ind., March 12, 1846. They had eleven children, of whom eight survived him, and seven are now living- Elvina M., Demaris J., Marquis Del., Irving M., Frances A., Laura E., and Quincy B.
KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
LYON COUNTY, Part 17
NEOSHO RAPIDS.
The village of Neosho Rapids, so called by reason of its close proximity to the Neosho River, is located in the beautiful valley of that stream, twelve miles southeast of Emporia, and fifty-four miles(air line) from Topeka.
SAMUEL OGDEN, deceased, was one of the early settlers of the Neosho Valley, having located on the Neosho River, about two and a half miles northwest of the present site of Neosho Rapids, in May, 1857. He was born March 14, 1818, at Dayton, Ohio. While young his parents removed to Fountain County, Ind., where he was raised upon a farm, and resided until after his marriage. He owned and operated a farm in Fountain County, until 1850, when he sold his property in Indiana and removed to Dallas County, Iowa, where he bought a farm and engaged in farming, remaining there until he came to Kansas. Here he bought a claim of 160 acres, which he afterwards pre-empted, and subsequently purchased additional land. He owned, at the time of his death, about 250 acres, upon which he had made valuable improvements. Since his death, which occurred November 16, 1867, his widow has made additional improvements, including a commodious dwelling house, good barn, and an orchard of about 150 trees. She now operates the farm, assisted by her two youngest sons. She raises some cattle and hogs, and feeds some cattle besides. Her principal crop is corn. Mr. Ogden married Miss Susannah Lighty, of Fountain County, Ind., March 12, 1846. They had eleven children, of whom eight survived him, and seven are now living- Elvina M., Demaris J., Marquis Del., Irving M., Frances A., Laura E., and Quincy B.
Samuel Ogden married Susannah Lighty on Mar 12, 1846 in Fountain Co, IN. They had eleven children whose names were George W, Elvira M, Demaris Jane, Marcus Del, Irvin M, Frances A, Laura E, Orlando G, Quincy B plus two more daughters.
KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
LYON COUNTY, Part 17
NEOSHO RAPIDS.
The village of Neosho Rapids, so called by reason of its close proximity to the Neosho River, is located in the beautiful valley of that stream, twelve miles southeast of Emporia, and fifty-four miles(air line) from Topeka.
SAMUEL OGDEN, deceased, was one of the early settlers of the Neosho Valley, having located on the Neosho River, about two and a half miles northwest of the present site of Neosho Rapids, in May, 1857. He was born March 14, 1818, at Dayton, Ohio. While young his parents removed to Fountain County, Ind., where he was raised upon a farm, and resided until after his marriage. He owned and operated a farm in Fountain County, until 1850, when he sold his property in Indiana and removed to Dallas County, Iowa, where he bought a farm and engaged in farming, remaining there until he came to Kansas. Here he bought a claim of 160 acres, which he afterwards pre-empted, and subsequently purchased additional land. He owned, at the time of his death, about 250 acres, upon which he had made valuable improvements. Since his death, which occurred November 16, 1867, his widow has made additional improvements, including a commodious dwelling house, good barn, and an orchard of about 150 trees. She now operates the farm, assisted by her two youngest sons. She raises some cattle and hogs, and feeds some cattle besides. Her principal crop is corn. Mr. Ogden married Miss Susannah Lighty, of Fountain County, Ind., March 12, 1846. They had eleven children, of whom eight survived him, and seven are now living- Elvina M., Demaris J., Marquis Del., Irving M., Frances A., Laura E., and Quincy B.
KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
LYON COUNTY, Part 17
NEOSHO RAPIDS.
The village of Neosho Rapids, so called by reason of its close proximity to the Neosho River, is located in the beautiful valley of that stream, twelve miles southeast of Emporia, and fifty-four miles(air line) from Topeka.
SAMUEL OGDEN, deceased, was one of the early settlers of the Neosho Valley, having located on the Neosho River, about two and a half miles northwest of the present site of Neosho Rapids, in May, 1857. He was born March 14, 1818, at Dayton, Ohio. While young his parents removed to Fountain County, Ind., where he was raised upon a farm, and resided until after his marriage. He owned and operated a farm in Fountain County, until 1850, when he sold his property in Indiana and removed to Dallas County, Iowa, where he bought a farm and engaged in farming, remaining there until he came to Kansas. Here he bought a claim of 160 acres, which he afterwards pre-empted, and subsequently purchased additional land. He owned, at the time of his death, about 250 acres, upon which he had made valuable improvements. Since his death, which occurred November 16, 1867, his widow has made additional improvements, including a commodious dwelling house, good barn, and an orchard of about 150 trees. She now operates the farm, assisted by her two youngest sons. She raises some cattle and hogs, and feeds some cattle besides. Her principal crop is corn. Mr. Ogden married Miss Susannah Lighty, of Fountain County, Ind., March 12, 1846. They had eleven children, of whom eight survived him, and seven are now living- Elvina M., Demaris J., Marquis Del., Irving M., Frances A., Laura E., and Quincy B.
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