The Ogden family in America, Elizabethtown branch, and their English ancestry; John Ogden, the Pilgrim, and his descendants, 1640-1906 . Feb. 18, 1885; 1st m. William E. Jones; 2d m. Ezra Butler McCagg. 1584. Frances Ogden, b. Feb. 13, 1824; d. June 20, 1870; m. Edwin H. Sheldon. No. 1578, William Butler career. William B. OgdenstS was a specimen of robust boyhood, athletic, and fond of all boyishsports. He was especially fond of deer-hunting among his native hills in Delaware county,New York, and was remarkably accurate as a rifle shot. He developed into splendid physicalmanhood,
The Ogden family in America, Elizabethtown branch, and their English ancestry; John Ogden, the Pilgrim, and his descendants, 1640-1906 . Feb. 18, 1885; 1st m. William E. Jones; 2d m. Ezra Butler McCagg. 1584. Frances Ogden, b. Feb. 13, 1824; d. June 20, 1870; m. Edwin H. Sheldon. No. 1578, William Butler career. William B. OgdenstS was a specimen of robust boyhood, athletic, and fond of all boyishsports. He was especially fond of deer-hunting among his native hills in Delaware county,New York, and was remarkably accurate as a rifle shot. He developed into splendid physicalmanhood, being a little above medium height, and possessing large dark gray eyes, broadforehead, a ruddy complexion, a clear, musical voice, all tending to give him a manly andimposing presence. He detennined quite early in life to acquire a liberal education, and devote himself tothe practice of law. He had hardly commenced his academic course, at the early age offifteen, when his fathers sudden prostration of health required him to return home toassume the management of his fathers business, and the care of the family. Although the 202. WILLIAM BUTLER OGDEN No. 1578 ^tbentl) (l3encmtion business so heroically assumed required great attention, and carried him to many cities,he found opportunity to cultivate his mind by reading, and gained much practical knowl-edge by wide observation during his travels. Meanwhile, at the age of eighteen years, he entered the military service of his nativestate, and was elected a commissioned officer the first day of duty; on the second day hewas appointed Aid to his esteemed friend, Brig. Gen. Frederic P. Foote. The Hon. SelahR. Hobbie, for many years the distinguished Asst Postmaster General of the United States,was a member of Gen. Footes staff at the same time, and had been an intimate friend ofMr. Ogden from boyhood. Upon the retirement of Major Hobbie as Brigade Inspector, was appointed to the position, and served for several years. Durin
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