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Ogden Family

By TWYFORD.

The writer is very desirous of information as to the past history of a family of the name of *Ogden*. Dr. Samuel Ogden, the author of a volume of sermons, published in 1760, was a member of it. A branch of the family emigrated to America about 1700, and still exists there. They yet bear in their crest allusion to a tradition, that one of their family hid Charles II. in an oak, when pursued by his enemies. What authority is there for this story? I shall be grateful for any indications of sources of information that may seem likely to aid my researches.

Topics: Genealogy, Historical Customs

Locations: America