John drove the stagecoach for a few years for his father-inlaw, Mark Tully from Salem to Vandalia.
In the fall of 1830 J.M.Oglesby & Wm. N. Dobbins built the first frame house in Salem,IL. and went into merchandising,consequently they were the second merchants in Salem.
John deeded 12 acres of land to the Agricultural Society for the fairgrounds.
In 1913 Oglesby street was opened.
John drove the stagecoach for a few years for his father-inlaw, Mark Tully from Salem to Vandalia.
In the fall of 1830 J.M.Oglesby & Wm. N. Dobbins built the first frame house in Salem,IL. and went into merchandising,consequently they were the second merchants in Salem.
John deeded 12 acres of land to the Agricultural Society for the fairgrounds.
In 1913 Oglesby street was opened.
Gravesite Details
There are three rocks placed on the burial plot. There may be 4 family members buried there.
Family Members
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Mary Ellen Oglesby Bennett
1831–1904
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Sarah Elizabeth C Oglesby Jones
1833–1910
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Susan Oglesby Purcell
1836–1923
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Elizabeth Cecelia "Celia" Oglesby Muzzy
1837–1857
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Amanda E Oglesby Roberts
1839–1918
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Hannah Oglesby
1842–1931
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Sarah Ann Oglesby
1844–1896
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Elisha Oglesby
1846–1885
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John Wesley Oglesby
1848–1904
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