Samuel Ogle facts for kids
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Samuel Ogle
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Samuel Ogle, portrait at Mount Airy
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| 5th, 7th, and 9th Governor of Restored Proprietary Government | |
| In office 1731–1732 |
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| Preceded by | Benedict Leonard Calvert |
| Succeeded by | Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore |
| In office 1733–1742 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Bladen |
| In office 1746/47–1752 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Bladen |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Tasker Sr. |
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| Born | c. 1694 Northumberland, England |
| Died | 3 May 1752 Annapolis, Maryland |
| Spouse |
Anne Tasker
(m. 1741) |
| Residences | Belair Mansion, Collington, Maryland, what is now known as Ogle Hall in Annapolis, Maryland |
| Profession | politician |
Samuel Ogle (born around 1694 – died May 3, 1752) was an important leader in the early history of Maryland. He served as the colony's governor three times. His terms were from 1731 to 1732, 1733 to 1742, and 1746/1747 to 1752. As a Proprietary Governor, he managed the colony for its owner, the Lord Baltimore.
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Who Was Samuel Ogle?
Samuel Ogle came from a well-known family in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. His father, also named Samuel Ogle, was a member of Parliament. This means his father helped make laws for England. Samuel Ogle's family had been important in England for many centuries.
Samuel Ogle's Time as Governor
Before becoming governor, Samuel Ogle was a captain in the British Army. He was chosen to be the governor of Maryland by Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore in 1731. Soon after, he traveled across the ocean to Colonial America.
What Was Cresap's War?
When Ogle became governor, Maryland quickly got into a fight with its neighbor, Pennsylvania. This fight was about where the border between the two colonies should be. People on both sides were taken prisoner. Pennsylvania sent a group to talk to Governor Ogle.
However, the fighting got worse in the disputed area. This conflict is now known as Cresap's War. Governor Ogle asked King George II of England to help solve the problem.
Because of this trouble, Charles Calvert, the Lord Baltimore, came to Maryland himself. He took over as governor in December 1732. Samuel Ogle then stepped down from his role for a short time. He became governor again in 1733. The border dispute was finally settled much later, in 1767. This is when the Mason–Dixon line was officially set as the boundary.
Why Did Governor Ogle Return to England?
In 1740, Governor Ogle went back to England. This happened after England declared war on Spain. This war was called the War of Jenkins' Ear. Before he left, Ogle put Benjamin Tasker Sr. in charge. Tasker was also given the job of building a new house for Ogle at Belair.
In 1741, Samuel Ogle married Anne Tasker. She was much younger than him and was the daughter of Benjamin Tasker Sr.
Belair Mansion and Horse Racing
In 1743, Benjamin Tasker finished building the Belair Mansion. This grand house was on a large tobacco farm in Collington, Maryland. Today, this area is known as Bowie, Maryland.
When Ogle returned to Maryland, he started something new. He created the "Belair Stud," which was a special place for raising thoroughbred horses. This horse farm kept running for over 200 years. Samuel Ogle loved horse racing, a popular sport in his home country. He is known for bringing English-style horse racing to North America. The very first race of this kind happened in Annapolis, Maryland in 1745.
Samuel Ogle's Lasting Impact
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Samuel Ogle passed away in 1752. He was buried at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis. He and his wife Anne had five children. One of their sons, Benjamin Ogle, later became the Governor of the State of Maryland.
Today, a school in Bowie, Maryland, is named after him. It is called Samuel Ogle Middle School.
