Judge Thomas W. Ogg died at his home at the corner of Grand River and Sixth Streets at 4:00 a.m. Friday, March 2, with heart trouble and complications. He had been in failing health for the past two years and bedfast for several months.
Thomas W. Ogg was born November 24, 1857, in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, the son of Sinclair Ogg and Sallie A. Todd Ogg.
As a young man he came with his parnets to Howard County, MO, where he received his education.
His father died when he was young, and as a young man of 18, Judge Ogg took charge of the farm.
He was a progressive farmer and supremely interested in the work.
His farm was always kept up to a high state of cultivation and he specialized in high grade livestock.
At his death he owned 120 acres of the original home farm in Bethlehem township, over which he kept careful supervision.
Judge Ogg served his county faithfully and efficiently as associate judge eight years, then as presiding judge four years.
In 1912 he was elected county treasurer and served four years. He was also on the Clinton township board and served as treasurer.
His official career was one of which to be proud.
Endowed with all the qualities of a natural leader, Judge Ogg made each term of office he held an outstanding success.
During his term as county treasurer there was never a penny unaccounted for and his books always balanced.
It was during his term as county judge that the old railroad bonds were paid off and Henry County staged one of the greatest celebrations ever held.
Judge Ogg made four campaigns for county office and was never defeated.
A close guardian of the public's money, Judge Ogg looked first to the welfare of the community and promoted the spirit of progress among the people of Henry County.
He was a road enthusiast and many of the excellent hard surfaced and graveled roads in this township are largely due to his thrift and industry as he utilized the natural resources in the construction of the roads.
The paving around the square was also one of the notable accomplishments made during the term of Judge Ogg as county judge.
Educated principally in the school of experience, nevertheless, he was a constant student and read extensively so that he was able to talk on a diversity of subjects.
Progressive in his ideas and actions, Judge Ogg stirred the people of the county to action.
As a result the county business was placed upon a more substantial plane and readjusted, setting a good example for following administrations.
Judge Ogg was converted in his youth and untied with the Christian Church, belonging to Freedom many years.
He was an elder in the Christian Church and held many of the official capacities.
For a number of years he was president of the Henry County Sunday School Association.
He was a member of the Elks & Masonic Lodges for many years.
He was united in marriage with Miss Frances Josephine Massey, October 11, 1901.
She survives with his sister, who has always lived at his home. He has a half-brother, who lives eight miles north of Clinton, and a half-sister, who lives in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church on Sunday afternoon.
Burial was in Englewood Cemetery
Thomas W. Ogg was born November 24, 1857, in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, the son of Sinclair Ogg and Sallie A. Todd Ogg.
As a young man he came with his parnets to Howard County, MO, where he received his education.
His father died when he was young, and as a young man of 18, Judge Ogg took charge of the farm.
He was a progressive farmer and supremely interested in the work.
His farm was always kept up to a high state of cultivation and he specialized in high grade livestock.
At his death he owned 120 acres of the original home farm in Bethlehem township, over which he kept careful supervision.
Judge Ogg served his county faithfully and efficiently as associate judge eight years, then as presiding judge four years.
In 1912 he was elected county treasurer and served four years. He was also on the Clinton township board and served as treasurer.
His official career was one of which to be proud.
Endowed with all the qualities of a natural leader, Judge Ogg made each term of office he held an outstanding success.
During his term as county treasurer there was never a penny unaccounted for and his books always balanced.
It was during his term as county judge that the old railroad bonds were paid off and Henry County staged one of the greatest celebrations ever held.
Judge Ogg made four campaigns for county office and was never defeated.
A close guardian of the public's money, Judge Ogg looked first to the welfare of the community and promoted the spirit of progress among the people of Henry County.
He was a road enthusiast and many of the excellent hard surfaced and graveled roads in this township are largely due to his thrift and industry as he utilized the natural resources in the construction of the roads.
The paving around the square was also one of the notable accomplishments made during the term of Judge Ogg as county judge.
Educated principally in the school of experience, nevertheless, he was a constant student and read extensively so that he was able to talk on a diversity of subjects.
Progressive in his ideas and actions, Judge Ogg stirred the people of the county to action.
As a result the county business was placed upon a more substantial plane and readjusted, setting a good example for following administrations.
Judge Ogg was converted in his youth and untied with the Christian Church, belonging to Freedom many years.
He was an elder in the Christian Church and held many of the official capacities.
For a number of years he was president of the Henry County Sunday School Association.
He was a member of the Elks & Masonic Lodges for many years.
He was united in marriage with Miss Frances Josephine Massey, October 11, 1901.
She survives with his sister, who has always lived at his home. He has a half-brother, who lives eight miles north of Clinton, and a half-sister, who lives in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church on Sunday afternoon.
Burial was in Englewood Cemetery
Judge Thomas W. Ogg died at his home at the corner of Grand River and Sixth Streets at 4:00 a.m. Friday, March 2, with heart trouble and complications. He had been in failing health for the past two years and bedfast for several months.
Thomas W. Ogg was born November 24, 1857, in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, the son of Sinclair Ogg and Sallie A. Todd Ogg.
As a young man he came with his parnets to Howard County, MO, where he received his education.
His father died when he was young, and as a young man of 18, Judge Ogg took charge of the farm.
He was a progressive farmer and supremely interested in the work.
His farm was always kept up to a high state of cultivation and he specialized in high grade livestock.
At his death he owned 120 acres of the original home farm in Bethlehem township, over which he kept careful supervision.
Judge Ogg served his county faithfully and efficiently as associate judge eight years, then as presiding judge four years.
In 1912 he was elected county treasurer and served four years. He was also on the Clinton township board and served as treasurer.
His official career was one of which to be proud.
Endowed with all the qualities of a natural leader, Judge Ogg made each term of office he held an outstanding success.
During his term as county treasurer there was never a penny unaccounted for and his books always balanced.
It was during his term as county judge that the old railroad bonds were paid off and Henry County staged one of the greatest celebrations ever held.
Judge Ogg made four campaigns for county office and was never defeated.
A close guardian of the public's money, Judge Ogg looked first to the welfare of the community and promoted the spirit of progress among the people of Henry County.
He was a road enthusiast and many of the excellent hard surfaced and graveled roads in this township are largely due to his thrift and industry as he utilized the natural resources in the construction of the roads.
The paving around the square was also one of the notable accomplishments made during the term of Judge Ogg as county judge.
Educated principally in the school of experience, nevertheless, he was a constant student and read extensively so that he was able to talk on a diversity of subjects.
Progressive in his ideas and actions, Judge Ogg stirred the people of the county to action.
As a result the county business was placed upon a more substantial plane and readjusted, setting a good example for following administrations.
Judge Ogg was converted in his youth and untied with the Christian Church, belonging to Freedom many years.
He was an elder in the Christian Church and held many of the official capacities.
For a number of years he was president of the Henry County Sunday School Association.
He was a member of the Elks & Masonic Lodges for many years.
He was united in marriage with Miss Frances Josephine Massey, October 11, 1901.
She survives with his sister, who has always lived at his home. He has a half-brother, who lives eight miles north of Clinton, and a half-sister, who lives in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church on Sunday afternoon.
Burial was in Englewood Cemetery
Thomas W. Ogg was born November 24, 1857, in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, the son of Sinclair Ogg and Sallie A. Todd Ogg.
As a young man he came with his parnets to Howard County, MO, where he received his education.
His father died when he was young, and as a young man of 18, Judge Ogg took charge of the farm.
He was a progressive farmer and supremely interested in the work.
His farm was always kept up to a high state of cultivation and he specialized in high grade livestock.
At his death he owned 120 acres of the original home farm in Bethlehem township, over which he kept careful supervision.
Judge Ogg served his county faithfully and efficiently as associate judge eight years, then as presiding judge four years.
In 1912 he was elected county treasurer and served four years. He was also on the Clinton township board and served as treasurer.
His official career was one of which to be proud.
Endowed with all the qualities of a natural leader, Judge Ogg made each term of office he held an outstanding success.
During his term as county treasurer there was never a penny unaccounted for and his books always balanced.
It was during his term as county judge that the old railroad bonds were paid off and Henry County staged one of the greatest celebrations ever held.
Judge Ogg made four campaigns for county office and was never defeated.
A close guardian of the public's money, Judge Ogg looked first to the welfare of the community and promoted the spirit of progress among the people of Henry County.
He was a road enthusiast and many of the excellent hard surfaced and graveled roads in this township are largely due to his thrift and industry as he utilized the natural resources in the construction of the roads.
The paving around the square was also one of the notable accomplishments made during the term of Judge Ogg as county judge.
Educated principally in the school of experience, nevertheless, he was a constant student and read extensively so that he was able to talk on a diversity of subjects.
Progressive in his ideas and actions, Judge Ogg stirred the people of the county to action.
As a result the county business was placed upon a more substantial plane and readjusted, setting a good example for following administrations.
Judge Ogg was converted in his youth and untied with the Christian Church, belonging to Freedom many years.
He was an elder in the Christian Church and held many of the official capacities.
For a number of years he was president of the Henry County Sunday School Association.
He was a member of the Elks & Masonic Lodges for many years.
He was united in marriage with Miss Frances Josephine Massey, October 11, 1901.
She survives with his sister, who has always lived at his home. He has a half-brother, who lives eight miles north of Clinton, and a half-sister, who lives in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church on Sunday afternoon.
Burial was in Englewood Cemetery
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