Biographical Sketch of J. P. Ozias, Johnson County, Missouri
Centerview Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

J. P. OZIAS,

the subject of this sketch is one of the most prominent and intelligent,
as well as enterprising citizens of his township.  He has erected a
dwelling that is a credit to himself and neighborhood.  It is situated
upon a very beautiful and sightly spot, commanding a fine view of
Warrensburg and surrounding country.  He has a beautiful reservoir a few
feet from his house, with living water from a never failing spring,
elevated by means of wind pump, securing pure and fresh running water.
The reservoir is nicely cemented, in which abound the german carp, in
great numbers.  His model farm contains 225 acres of choice land in a
very high state of cultivation, with a splendid barn and numerous out-
houses.  His orchard is a choice one.  Mr. Ozias is a native of Ohio,
and was born in Preble county, September 6, 1838.  He was educated in
the common schools, and lived with his parents until 1861, when he
married Miss S. Pretzingea, a native of Ohio, and who died in 1874,
leaving three children: Charley O., Newel J. and Oscar E.  Mr. O. came
to Missouri in 1868, and settled on his present farm.  As a farmer,
stock raiser and feeder he has been a success.  He married his present
wife, who was Miss Sarah Conrad, in 1875.  She is a native of Ohio.  Mr.
O.'s parents were originally from North Carolina, and were of French
extraction.  Mr. O. and his wife are prominent members of the
Presbyterian church.

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