H. F. OGLESBY, farmer. Among the well-to-do farmers of Palestine township who are natives of the county is Mr. H. F. Oglesby, who was born here May 13, 1836, and has spent his whole life so far in the county of his nativity. He was one of two children of P. G. Oglesby and wife, Millie C., a daughter of Henry Woolery. His father, who was born in Kentucky in 1804, came here with his parents from that state when a young man and lived in this county until his death July 2, 1845. He was married to Miss Woolery a short time after his arrival here, and besides H. F. they had a daughter Nancy E., now Mrs. Henry S. Titsworth. H. F., after he grew up, was married April 14, 1859, to Miss Martha C. Nichols, who bore him three children: Mary, now the wife of C. W. Cordry, Charles W. and Pleasant G. But on the 4th of June, 1864, death invaded his home and took his noble wife, the devoted mother of his children. Two years and a half afterwards Mr. Oglesby was again married, November 24, 1871, Miss Nancy E., daughter of Joseph and Nancy Woolery, then becoming his wife. This union is blessed with two children: Mattie Hamilton and Robert F. Farming has constituted Mr. Oglesby's life occupation. Immediately after his first marriage he settled on the old homestead in Palestine township, where he has since lived. He has 200 acres in this place, and has it substantially and comfortably improved. He is a good practical farmer and a well respected citizen and neighbor. Mr. Oglesby and his wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist church. 409

Oglesby, Henry Franklin; born 13 May 1836; died 27 Jan 1888; son of Pleasant G. and Mildred C. “Millie” neé Woolery Oglesby; husband of Martha Cornelia neé Nichols Oglesby, first wife; husband of Nancy Ellen neé Woolery Oglesby, second wife. 493

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Oglesby, H. F.; born 26 Feb 1839; died 19 Sep 1877; aged 48 years, 6 months, 17 days