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     JOHN "The Pilgrin" OGDEN [Og1=Ogxxxvii] William Ogden Wheeler has written extensively on the Ogdens, and in particular, on John the Pilgrim. Here is a list of the section titles from his chapter on John:

His Marriage and Emigration
At Southampton, L. I., 1640
A Problem
Building of Church at New Amsterdam, 1642
At Hempstead, L. I., 1644
Returns to Southampton
Wyandanch's Deed to John Ogden
John Ogden at Elizabethtown, N. J.
Made Deputy Governor
Made Burgess
Made Schout of Achter Kol
Virtually Governor of New Jersey
His Last Will and Testament
The Wife of John Ogden

Here are some excerpts from "Brief Early History of Elizabeth" from www.elizabethnj.org/historyBriefHistory.htm:

"On October 28, 1664, the Indians of Staten Island sold to John Bailey, Daniel Denton and Luke Watson, a tract of land lying between the Raritan River and the Passaic River, extending westward from Newark Bay. The tract extended about 34 miles between the two rivers and about 17 miles westward from Newark Bay, comprising 500,000 acres. It included what is now the City of Elizabeth.

The purchase price was 20 fathoms of trading cloth, two "made" coats, two guns, two kettles, ten bars of lead, 20 handsful of powder, and 400 fathoms of white wampum. The purchase price was payable in one year after the territory was occupied, indicating that even this small sum was difficult to meet in those early days.

Permission to purchase from the Indians was granted by Colonel Richard Nicolls who was Governor of all the territories in North America. Colonel Nicolls was Governor by virtue of appointment by the then Duke of York, who had been granted the territories in North America by King Charles the Second of England.

The deed of conveyand from the Indians was delivered on December1, 1664 to John Baker, JOHN OGDEN, John Bailey and Luke Watson (Denton having sold his interest to Baker and OGDEN). The four grantees took possession of the tract by building at least four houses before April 1665 and thus the settlement and development of Elizabeth began."

JOHN OGDEN is my (Alvy (3)) g^9 grandfather.

Another extendsive source on the Ogdens, starting with JOHN OGDEN, is Hatfield's History of Elizabeth.

Hatfield's History of Elizabeth, pp 56-7:

He is established as an original Associate of Elizabethtown:

"The most reliable statement of the names of the original Associates is found in Elizabeth Town Book, B, [the original book was lost] some fifty years after the settlement of the town, and is thus expressed:

'Richard Nicolls, by virtue of the Power and Authority vested in him by .....James (then) Duke of York &c Did thereby Grant Bargain Sell and Confirm unto Capn John Baker (then) of New York, John Odgen (then of North-Hampton, and ..... John Baily and Luke Watson, and their Associates the Premises afores^d - In ffee-simple, which same Associates (together with them the s^d Baker, Ogden, Baily, and Watson (equally seised each to a Third Lot-Right in the pmisses) were, the said John Baker, John Ogden, Jn^o Baily, and Luke Watson, and with them ...' "

He also took the following oath:

"The Oath of A Leagance and Fidelity taken by the Inhabitants of Elizabeth Town and the Jurisdiction thereof beginning the 19th February 1665.

You doe sware upon the Holy Evangelist contained in this book to have true faith and Alegiance to our Soveraing Lord King Charles the Second and his Successors and to be true and fiathful to the Lords propryetors their Successors and the Government of this Province of New Jarsey as long as you shall Continue an Inhabitant under the same without any Equivocation or Mentall Reservation shatsoever and so help you God.

Mr John Odgen sen^r
..."

Hatfield, pp 158-160: Relates how John Ogden was made "schout" [cf mayor, I believe] of Elizabethtown when the Dutch took over. Also:

"...the commission ... reported that, on the 11th of September, they had administered the oath of allegiance to the inhabitants of the several towns. They rated "Elizabethtown" at "80 men, 76 of whom have taken the oath; the remainder absent." the names are recorded as follows:

John Ogdon senior
...
Jonathan Ogdon
...
Isacq Whithead sen^r
Isacq Whithead jun^r
...
John Ogdon jun^r
Joseph Ogdon
David Ogdon
Benjamin Ogdon
...

Two more sons of John Ogden, Joseph and Benjamin, had come to years... Isaac Whitehead's son, Isaac, also..."

Also, wirth respect to his sons' coming of age, p 65:

"He [JOHN OGDEN] was among the very first, with his five full-grown goys, John, Jonathan, David, Joseph and Benjamin, to remove to the new purchase and erect a dwelling on the town-plot." So apparently there is a distinction between "come to years" and "full-grown".

Continuing, p 66:

"Three of his sons, John, Jonathan, and David, took the oath of allegiance, Feb. 1665/6, and were numbered among the original Associates. The house-lot of John, Jr., contained four acres ... He had, also, twelve acres ... also, sixty acres ... also, nine acres ..... Jonathan had a house-lot of six acres ... bounded by his younger brother, Joseph .... He had twenty two acres ... also eighty four acres ... also, fourteen acres .... David's house-lot contained five acres .... He had, in addition, sixty acres ... also eight acres ..." So it appears that JOSEPH had land at the same time as his brothers but did not take the oath and was not made Associate. Curious.

On pp 182-4 of Hatfield, we find JOHN dragging his feet about getting his property resurveyed, against his will. He was supposed to apply before 15 May 1675, but did so on 1 Oct 1678.

NJ Calendar of Wills, 1670-1730, pp 345-6:

"___, ___, Ogden, John, of Elizabeth Town. Account of goods delivered out of the estate of (L22.6.1 1/2), to Sarah Plum.

1682 May 30. Inventory of the estate (L240 real, L176.14.5 personal); made by Humphrey Spening and John Decent. Essex Wills

1682 Sept. 10. Administration on the estate granted to his widow Jane. N. J. Archives, XXI., p. 51

1682-3 Jan. 11. Account of what the widow Jane Ogden paid as administratrix out of the estate to Cornelis Stenwyck, John Budd, Gov'r Carteret, Mr. Goldsmith, Isaac Whitehead senior, Mr. Snawsell, Nathaniel Whitehead, Mr. Wilson, merchant, Mr. Strobridge, Capt. John Palmer for Mr. Winder, Benj. Price senior, Mr. Walker of Boston, John Warren, Jacob Molyns of N. Y., in all L224.15.1"

See for some corrections of Wheeler's account: "John Ogden, The Pilgrim (1609-1682)," Jack Harpster, Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2006. JOHN was born at England circa 1609.⁴ He married JANE BOND at Bradley Plain, Hampshire, England, on 8 May 1637.^5,6,7,8 He resided at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, in May 1642.⁹ He bought property at Great Plains, Hempstead, Nassau, New York, USA, on 1 November 1644.¹⁰ He bought property at Great Peconic Bay, N of Southamp, North Sea, Suffolk, New York, USA, on 3 September 1650.¹¹ He moved in 1665 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA.¹² He took an oath of allegiance at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 19 February 1666.³ He took an oath of allegiance at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 11 September 1673.³ He made a will at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 21 December 1681.^13,14 JOHN died before 30 May 1682 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^6,15,16,17 His estate was probated on 30 May 1682 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA; four events postdating John's death.¹⁸

     JANE was born at Bradley Plain, Hampshire, England, in 1616.^2,3 She married JOHN "The Pilgrin" OGDEN [Og1=Ogxxxvii] at Bradley Plain, Hampshire, England, on 8 May 1637.^4,2,5,6 JANE died after 14 May 1683 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^2,3,7

     Margaret Ellen Ogden [Og3602] See death event text for her mother Mary J Kirkland. She married P B Moorhead.² Margaret was born on 24 December 1845.^2,3

     He married Margaret Ellen Ogden [Og3602].¹

     Richard was born at England on 1 July 1610.^1,2 He married Mary Hall at England on 21 August 1639.³ Richard died before 28 April 1687 at Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.^1,4

     John Ogden Jr [Og2] Hatfield's History of Elizabeth, pp 56-8:

"John Ogden Jun^r" signs the Oath of Allegiance to Charles II (cf text for his father), and he is listed as one of the original Associates of Elizabethtown (with a "Second Lot-Right"). John was born at England on 19 April 1638.^2,3 He took an oath of allegiance at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 19 February 1665.¹ He married Elizabeth Plum circa 1691.⁴ He made a will at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 23 November 1702.⁵ John died on 24 November 1702 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at age 64.^2,6

     Jonathan Ogden [Og4] "Jonathan Ogden was born twin to his brother David.

"The only mention of his name in the 'Southampton Records' bears date Oct. 21, 1664, at which time he witnesses deed of John Davis to John Oldfield, a fifty pound commonage. He removed with the family to Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1665, and was one of the original Associates. He took oath of allegiance to King Charles II., Feb. 19, 1665, and was then called one of the '5 full grown boys' of Good Old John."

Hatfield's History of Elizabeth, pp 56-8:

"Jonathan Ogden" signs the Oath of Allegiance to Charles II (cf text for his father), and he is listed as one of the original Associates of Elizabethtown (with a "first lot Right"). Jonathan was born at England on 11 January 1639.^3,1 He took an oath of allegiance at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 19 February 1665.² He married Rebecca (Rebekah) Wood? circa 1675.⁴ He made a will on 2 July 1731.⁵ Jonathan died on 3 January 1732 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, at age 92.^3,6 His body was interred at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA.⁷

     David Ogden [Og3] Ogden Family, p 43:

"DAVID OGDEN (John), b. England, Jan. 11, 1639; d. bet Dec. 26, 1691 (date of will), and Feb. 27, 1691-2 (when will was proved); m. circa 1676, ELIZABETH (Swaine) WARD, b. Apr. 24, 1654; living in Jan. 1706; dau. of Capt. Samuel Swaine and Johannah Ward, his wife, and wid. of Josiah Ward.

David Ogden, as said of his brother John, Jr., was born in England. He was twin to his brother Jonathan, and came to eastern Long Island early in 1640, living with the family at South- or Northampton, Long Island, until the family removed to Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1665. He was twenty-six years old at the latter date, and is in that year named as one of the original Associates of Elizabethtown. He had taken oath of allegiance to the English government of New York on Feb. 19, 1665, probably while on Long Id., as the family settled at Elizabethtown, N. J., about the middle of that year. [Cf Hatfield reference below which says he took the oath in Elizabethtown]

The 'Newark Town Records' of 1670 state that nearly all the trades and callings necessary to the convenience and comfort of the colony were represented; among them is mentioned 'a stone church builder, David Ogden.'

..."

Hatfield's History of Elizabeth, pp 56-8:

"David Ogdden" signs the Oath of Allegiance to Charles II (cf text for his father), and he is listed as one of the original Associates of Elizabethtown (with a "first lot Right"). David was born at England on 11 January 1639.^3,1 He took an oath of allegiance at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 19 February 1665.² He married Elizabeth Swaine circa 1676.¹ He made a will on 26 December 1691.⁴ David died before 27 February 1692 at USA.^3,5

     Benjamin Ogden [Og6] NJ Wills 1670-1730, p 344:

"1722 July 9. Ogden, Benjamin, of Elizabeth Town, Essex Co., bricklayer; will of. Wife Hannah. Sons - Benjamin, John, William. Mills and meadows, owned in partnership with John Harriman, 100 acres of woodland, home lot on South side of th ecountry road, house and pitle on the same road. Personal estate. Executor - the wife, nephew Joseph Woodruff and Benjamin Price junior. Witnesses - Samuel Whitehead, James Crighton, Elisha Whitehead. Proved November 30, 1722. Lib. A, p. 229"

The Ogden Family, p 47, gives his birthdate as 1654, but as I read its argument, I believe it should be 1652. This is consistent with his being 13 in 1665 and "of age" [21] in 1673. Here is the footnote from that page:

" "Hatfield's Hist. Elizabeth" makes this early mention of Benjamin Ogden: "Two more sons of John Ogden, Joseph and Benjamin, had come to years." After speaking of other young residents, it is stated, "these all had grown to men's estate since 1665." This entry is made in 1673, showing that Benjamin was about 13 yrs. of age when he came with his father to Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1665. On Sept. 11, 1673, he was one of the Elizabethtown settlers who swore allegiance to the Dutch."

However, I do not understand the logic of his being 13 in 1665. Benjamin was born in 1654.^3,4 He married Hannah Woodruff circa 1679.^5,1 He made a will at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 9 July 1722.^6,7 Benjamin died on 20 November 1722 at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^3,8 Benjamin's will was probated at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA, on 30 November 1722.^6,9

     Mary died at Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA.¹ Mary was born at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, in 1644.^2,1 She married John Woodruff 2d.^3,1

     He married Martha Bebout at New Providence Church, New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 15 November 1789.²

     He married Abigail Ross on 1 December 1763.²

     He married Hannah Roff.²

     Jonathan Parsons First Settlers, p 315:

"5. Jonathan, born 7th Nov. 1764, married, 30th December, 1790, Elizabeth Allen, daughter of Daniel Allen. He died 9th Sept. 1821, aged 57 years. She died 4th July, 1844."

Also, p 317:

"JONATHAN PARSONS, (son of William, Jun.) lived where his son, Luke, now does; he and Elizabeth Allen, had children: 1. Eliphalet ... 2. Samuel Cory ... 3. Charlotte ... 4. Luke ... 5. Anne ... 6. Mary ... 7. Jonathan ..." Jonathan was born on 7 November 1764.² He married Elizabeth Allen on 30 December 1790.² Jonathan died on 9 September 1821 at age 56.²

     William Silas Parrott From Dale Parrott website, obituary of Abraham Clark Parrott, William's brother:

"One of these children, William, was in the service, He enlisted in Company I. One hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Infantry, under Gens, Hunter and Sheridan, and was in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Creek and others. He was taken prisoner, confined at Libby, Belle Isle and Castle Thunder, and was in the prisons of the South for several months. He received a gun shot wound at Cedar Creek." William was born at Ohio, USA, circa 1841.^2,3 William died in 1880.²

     John was born at Ohio, USA, circa 1845.^1,2 John died in 1889 at NE or CO, USA.¹

     Margaret Jane Parrott See obituary for her husband, in text for Sen. George C. Humphrey. In particular, they had five sons and four daughters. Margaret was born at Ohio, USA, on 6 April 1847.^2,3,4 She married Sen George C Humphrey at Her home near Coolville, Coolville, Athens, Ohio, USA, on 5 November 1868.^4,5 Margaret died on 15 February 1899 at Doniphan, Hall, Nebraska, USA, at age 51.^2,4

     James was born at Wood, WV, USA, on 18 February 1850.¹ He married Orleafa Moler at Hartford City, Mason, West Virginia, USA, on 6 September 1850. Evidence gave only Hartford City, no state..¹

     Abraham Clark Parrott From Dale Parrott's website:

"Abraham Clark Parrott

A.C. Parrott. farmer and stock raiser in Section 14, South Platte Township, homesteaded eighty acres in 1876, and located on his farm in January, 1877. He was born in Virginia in 1853, early became familiar with the details of farm life, received his education in Ohio, and when twenty four years of age came to Hall County, Nebraska, where he engaged in farming on his present property. He erected a sod cabin in the spring of 1877, and lived in that until the fall of 1883, when he erected a good frame house, improved the place, set out an orchard and now has his farm in a good state of cultivation. He was married in Hall County, Neb, in 1879, to Miss Marion Gray, a native of Wisconsin, and the daughter of Robert and Rachel (Chambers) Gray. natives of Ogdensburg, N.Y Mr. Grey moved to Walworth County, Wis, at an early day, and in 1878 emigrated to Hall County, Neb, settling in South Platte Township, where he purchased a partly improved farm. He died in Hall County, March 20, 1888, but his wife is still living and makes her home in South Platte Township. Mrs. Parrott had three brothers in service during the late war, Dallas enlisted in the artillery, and was all through the war. His death occurred in Montana, in August, 1880. Bruce enlisted in 1863 in the cavalry, took cold, came home and died with the consumption. Leslie enlisted in 1863 in the infantry service, was in active duty for some time, and was coming home by way of the Atlantic when the vessel in which he took passage was lost with all on board. After his marriage Mr. Parrott settled where he now resides, has a well improved place, likes the State, and is one of its prominent citizens. He is not active in politics, but votes with the Republican party. To his marriage were born five children: Robert, Luda, Georgia, Ora, and Johnny (who died in infancy). Mr. Parrott is the son of Abraham and Margaret (Burchard) Parrott, natives of Ohio. After their marriage the parents settled in Virgina and remained there some time, the father engaging in teaching school. His death occurred in May, 1853. The mother died in Hall County, Neb, in January, 1889. They were the parents of six children, A.C. being the youngest. One of these children, William, was in the service, He enlisted in Company I. One hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Infantry, under Gens, Hunter and Sheridan, and was in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Creek and others. He was taken prisoner, confined at Libby, Belle Isle and Castle Thunder, and was in the prisons of the South for several months. He received a gun shot wound at Cedar Creek. Our subject was among the pioneer settlers of Hall County, and has always taken an acttive interest in all that relates to the good of the community.

HISTORY OF NEBRASKA, BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL MEMOIRS OF NEBRASKA. ADAMS, CLAY, HALL, AND HAMILTON COUNTIES. PRINTED 1890."

This says he was born in VA in 1853. Dale Parrott's genealogy gives "b 12 Feb 1853, Coolville, Virginia-WV". There is a bit of a mystery here. It is true that WV was part of VA until 1863 - ie, when Abraham was born. But Coolville is clearly in OH, although only about 5 mi from the border of WV (formerly VA). This probably means that he was born on a farm in VA, a few miles outside of Coolville (and across a river from it!)

Glen Sanger:

"Abraham Clark Parrott, is buried in the same lot, in the Cedar View Cemetery in Doniphan, Nebraska, his wife Marion Eusevia Gray and infant son Johnnie is also buried in the same plot."

Also from Glen:

"Reference Material Used.

Bible records of Abraham Clark Parrott.
Will of Abraham Clark Parrott.
Land Records, in County Court House, Hood River, Oregon.
Records from Nebraska State Historical Society."
Abraham was born at Coolville, Athens, Ohio, USA, on 12 February 1853.^4,5,6 He moved circa 1873 at Hall, Nebraska, USA.² He married Marion Eusevia Gray at Doniphan, Hall, Nebraska, USA, on 3 December 1879.¹ Abraham died on 20 January 1930 at Hood River, Hood, Oregon, USA, at age 76.¹ His body was interred at Doniphan, Hall, Nebraska, USA, at Cedar View.³

     Rev Waters Burrows Jr p 64: "REV. WATERS BURROWS is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church." He married Margaret Williston Wood.^2,3 Waters was born in 1791.^2,4 Waters died in 1860.²

     She married Ford Goodale.¹

     John was born. He married Louisa Townsend.¹

     Louisa was born. She married John Brandeberry.¹

     Jonas was born at Stark, Ohio, USA, on 11 April 1819.¹ He married Catherine Hiple at Stark, Ohio, USA, on 15 March 1838.^2,1 Jonas died on 18 January 1868 at Williams, Ohio, USA, at age 48.¹

     Catherine was born on 19 April 1819.¹ She married Jonas Anspaugh at Stark, Ohio, USA, on 15 March 1838.^2,1 Catherine died on 26 November 1860 at age 41.¹

     Orville was born on 21 March 1898.¹ Orville died on 25 August 1898.¹