We know that David Ogden, Sr., was listed in the New York State Census of 1790 in Otsego, Montgomery County. He was the writers Great Great Great Grandfather. He also is listed in the State of Virginia Census of 1820 and was recorded in Hardy County, as was his son, David, Jr. Hardy County became part of West Virginia in 1863. This is recorded on microfilm page 94 of this census. According to the information, that microfilm can be obtained by completing GSA Form 7029, National Archives Records Service, Washington, D.C. 20408.

John Jackson Ogden, the writer’s Great Great Grandfather and father of Jesse Switzer Ogden, was listed in the 1850 census of the State of Virginia. He was living in Barbour County which is now in West Virginia. The microfilm page number is 097.

THOMAS HUGHES

Thomas Hughes was the father of Rebecca Hughes, spouse of David Ogden. He is listed in the Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Index Centennial Edition Part II, 1990 on page 1528. This page lists him as being born in 1727 in Ireland and died in 1778. He is listed as private with the Virginia army. He married Susan Baker.

The Foster side of the family comes down through the Gertrude Mikels Ogden family. He is listed in Part I of the DAR Patriot Index, page 1065. It states that he was born in 1735 in Maryland and died January 1, 1800 in Ohio. He married Elizabeth Lewis. He was a private in the Maryland army.

The Historical Register of Officers in the Continental Army lists five John Fosters. One was John, a sergeant and ensign in the Massachusetts Militia and later a second lieutenant in the 11th Massachusetts regiment. This same register also lists six Ogdens--Aaron, Abraham, Matthias, all of New Jersey, Moses and Nathaniel.

James is also listed in Part 111 of the DAR Index, it indicates that he was born January 27, 1737 in Maryland and died November 3, 1818 in Maryland. He married Sarah Beatty and after her death, married Ruth Crownover. He is also listed as having performed Patriotic Service but as a captain.

OTHER REFERENCES TO OGDEN BUT Without A DIRECT CONNECT TO DAVID OGDEN

Virginia Military Records, Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc. 1983, provides a list of Virginia Militia in the Revolution and is on file with the war Dept. This was supplied by J.T. McAlister of Warm Springs, VA. on March 21st, 1899. Page 447 lists a "Captain Ogden".

On page 352 there is a list of Virginia Troops who served in the French and Indian Wars, 1754. Thomas Ogden of Company H fought in the Battle of the Meadows in 1754 under the command of Colonel George Washington. Colonel Washington drew up the roll with his own hand.

The Passenger and Immigration Lists Index on pages 1581 and 1582 lists fifty five Ogdens. For example, there is Randall Ogden, shipped to the Barbados, age 19, in 1634. Another is David Ogden, Pennsylvania-1682--number 242, p. 37. The number is the source.

Publishing Company and covers the period 1700-1750.

Returning to the Passenger and immigration Lists, there are other entries:

Ogden, George, age 40 Charleston, 1820

Ogden, James D., age 33, N.Y., N.Y. 1823

Ogden, William 1713

Ogden, Abraham, Maryland, 1684

Ogden, Jonathan, Maryland, 1680

Ogden, Robert, New York, 18003

Ogden, John, Connecticut, 1656

Ogden, Thomas, Virginia, 1704

In the "History of Southwest Virginia and Washington County", there is an entry dated July 24, 1838 which states, "a company of artillery organized as a result of the Texas Revolution"--gun house to be erected and Elias Ogden was part of the group that erected it. Page 643.

In the 1810 Census of Virginia the following Ogdens are noted:

Charles Loudon County Page #250

Cloe   Fairfax County 288

Nancy   Harrison, W. Va. 947

Robert   Loudon County 300

Thomas   Fairfax County 287

Thomas   Sear Fairfax County 283

William   Fairfax County 287

In the Complete List of Immigrants 1607-1660, the "Hopewell" which sailed from London for the Barbados, listed Randall Ogden, Age 19, on Page 125. Also the list of 1700-1750, lists Thomas Ogden and William Ogden, alias Hogden of Stepney, who was a Negate prisoner but reprieved to depart to America, August 3, 1713.

On the List of Immigrants, 1661-1699, page 466 lists Abraham Ogden, July 14-Aug. 9, 1684. He was an apprentice in Middlesex and was to serve in Maryland. He was eight years old, the son of Samuel who gave his permission for the apprenticeship. On page 289 there is a reference to the "Love" bound from London to Virginia and it carried Thomas Ogden.

The index of Revolutionary War Pension Applications lists twenty seven Ogdens. while most of these are from New York and New Jersey, there is a Thomas Ogden listed. He also is listed in the 1810 State of Virginia census.

In the "Marriages of Loudon County, Virginia," there is an Andrew Ogden listed on Page 107, father of Ann, Benjamin Ogden, David Ogden and Lydia Ann, married to Isaac.

John Stevens Company, Virginia Militia, as an ensign.

In the "Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution", the following Ogdens are listed:

David, Lee’s Legion

George, Mattrois 1st Artillery, died 1778

John, 10th Regiment, Continental Line

Matthew, private, War Department

Matthias, private, War Department

Samuel, Ohio petitioner

EDITORIAL NOTE BY THE RESEARCHER:

The problem is that! have been unable to connect any of the above to David Ogden. Will keep trying.

Robert Ogden