Biographical Sketch of C. G. Oglesby, Johnson County, Missouri Grover Township >From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," Kansas City Historical Co. 1881 C. G. OGLESBY, farmer and justice of the peace; postoffice, Knobnoster. The subject of this sketch is a native of Cooper county, Missouri; was born April 1, 1835, and when he was just six months old his father brought him to Johnson county, October 1, 1835, where the subject of this sketch was educated. He has never been out of the state except from January 25, 1865 to September 1, 1867, during which time he was in the state of Nebraska. His father-in-law, Mr. J. Cox, went with him. Mr. Cox is one of the pioneers of Johnson county, and one of her best citizens. The subject of this sketch was married in 1856 to Miss E.F. Cox, a native of Johnson county. Her father came to the state in 1831. This union has blessed them with three children: Mary M., Charles T., Jacob M. Mr. Oglesby is a man who stands high in the community in which he lives. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Bill Pennington ====================================================================