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John Mecian Oglesby 1872–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 July 1872

Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 14 September 1946

Death Location: Dry Prong, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: William Sr

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Oglesby

Children(s): William Oglesby, Ethel Oglesby, Lula Oglesby

In 1872, John Mecian Oglesby entered the world in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to William Beauregard Oglesby Sr And Hinton. In 1870, John Mecian Oglesby resided in Ward 4, Winn, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, John Mecian Oglesby resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana, USA. John Mecian Oglesby married Mary Josephine Oglesby, and had children including Ethel Oglesby, Lula Oglesby, William Henry Oglesby. John Mecian Oglesby passed away in 1946 in Dry Prong, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1872, John Mecian Oglesby entered the world in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to William Beauregard Oglesby Sr And Hinton.
  • In 1870, John Mecian Oglesby resided in Ward 4, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, John Mecian Oglesby resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana, USA.
  • John Mecian Oglesby married Mary Josephine Oglesby, and had children including Ethel Oglesby, Lula Oglesby, William Henry Oglesby.
  • John Mecian Oglesby passed away in 1946 in Dry Prong, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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John Oglesby's Ancestors

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John Oglesby
1872–1946
Birth Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Beauregard Oglesby Sr
1833–1875
Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Oglesby's Descendants

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John (Mecian) Oglesby (14 July 1872–14 September 1946) m. Mary (Josephine) Oglesby (28 December 1880–12 January 1959)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Oglesby 1891–1974
  2. 2. Ethel Oglesby 1915–
  3. 3. Lula Oglesby 1919–

John Oglesby's Timeline

5 Records

1870
1870
John Mecian Oglesby resided here in Ward 4, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Ward 4, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1872
14 July 1872
Birth of John Mecian Oglesby in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
John Mecian Oglesby resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
John Mecian Oglesby resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1946
14 September 1946
Age 74
Death of John Mecian Oglesby in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 July 1872
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 794; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 321.0; FHL microfilm: 2340529
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 565; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240565
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 4, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 565; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240565

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 794; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 321.0; FHL microfilm: 2340529

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 September 1946
    Event Place: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dry Prong, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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