John F. Oglevee facts for kids
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John Finley Oglevee
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| 13th Ohio State Auditor | |
| In office January 12, 1880 – January 14, 1884 |
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| Governor | Charles Foster |
| Preceded by | James Williams |
| Succeeded by | Emil Kiesewetter |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Clark County district |
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| In office January 3, 1876 – January 4, 1880 |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin Neff |
| Succeeded by | E. G. Dial N. M. McConkey |
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| Born | May 17, 1840 Cadiz, Ohio |
| Died | April 25, 1903 (aged 62) Columbus, Ohio |
| Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Franklin College University of Michigan Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Years of service | August 6, 1862 - June 3, 1865 |
| Rank |  1st Lieutenant |
| Unit |  98th Ohio Infantry |
John Finley Oglevee (born May 17, 1840, died April 25, 1903) was an important politician from Ohio. He was a member of the Republican Party. Oglevee served in the Ohio House of Representatives and later as the Ohio State Auditor. He was also a brave soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Early Life and Education
John F. Oglevee was born on May 17, 1840. His birthplace was near Cadiz, Ohio, in Harrison County, Ohio. He grew up on a farm, learning about hard work from a young age.
He went to public schools in his area. Later, he attended Franklin College in New Athens, Ohio. This college helped him prepare for his future career.
Military Service in the Civil War
John F. Oglevee joined the Union Army on August 6, 1862. He became part of Company C in the 98th Ohio Infantry. This was during the American Civil War.
He showed great courage during his service. At the Battle of Chickamauga, he was badly wounded. Because of his bravery, he was promoted to second lieutenant. On September 26, 1864, he was promoted again to first lieutenant.
During the Atlanta Campaign, he even led his company. He was also promoted to adjutant of his regiment. He finished his military service in May 1865.
Moving to Law and Politics
After the war, Oglevee moved to Springfield, Ohio, in 1866. There, he began studying law. He enrolled in the University of Michigan Law School in October 1866.
By December 1867, he had passed his exams. This meant he could officially practice law. He became a lawyer and started his career.
Serving Clark County
In October 1871, John F. Oglevee was elected Auditor of Clark County, Ohio. This was an important local government job. He was re-elected for the same position in 1873.
His success in Clark County led him to state politics. In 1875, he was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. He served again in 1877. He represented Clark County in the state legislature from 1876 to 1879.
Ohio State Auditor
In 1879, the Republicans chose Oglevee as their candidate. He ran for the position of Ohio State Auditor. He won the election, defeating Charles Reemelin. He served a four-year term as State Auditor.
In 1883, he ran for re-election. However, he lost to Emil Kiesewetter, a Democrat. After this, he started his own private business in Columbus, Ohio.
Later Life and Legacy
John F. Oglevee passed away on April 25, 1903. He was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio. He is remembered for his service to Ohio as a soldier and a politician.
