Manley Oglesbee

As printed in 1882

MANLEY OGLESBEE, farmer, P. 0. Lumberton. Among the pioneer list of Clinton County we find the name of Manley Oglesbee, who is a son of John Oglesbee, mentioned in Joshua’s sketch. Manley was born in Frederick County, Va., June 5, 1815, but in the fall of 1817 his parents settled in Greene County, Ohio, and in 1820 in Clinton County as above given. Since the last date mentioned, he has been a resident of Clinton County, watching its rise and progress for over threescore years, and now owns in Clinton, one among the leading counties in the State, over three hundred acres of land, which is the result of his own and his forefathers’ unswerving energy amid environing difficulties. He has passed quietly through life and desires no notoriety; hence is contented with the tasks of a common farm life. He remained at home until April 10, 1845, when he married Phenia, youngest daughter of Hezekiah Hiatt, mentioned in Isaac Hiatt’s biography in this volume — Liberty Township. She was born April 13, 1825, in Union Township, Clinton County. Before this marriage, Manley had erected a house on his present farm, a part of which is to-day standing and forms a part of his present dwelling. His residence was surrounded with the wilds of nature, but with strong hands and willing heart he has from time to time taken it to a fair degree of improvement and cultivation. He and wife are the parents of thirteen children, of whom two died in early life, and eleven are now living to read the record and pioneer hardships of their ancestors.

As printed in The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.