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William Ogden Timeline

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  • William Ogden Born

    Ogden born in Walton, New York.
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    William Ogden Lifetime

  • Elected to New York senate

  • Ogden eleted mayor of New York

    Ogden beats out John H. Kinzie in the Chicago mayor elections, begins position shortly thereafter.

  • Elected into Illinois Senate

  • Loses many assets to Chicago Fire

    Ogden loses a lumber mill he owns, plus his house and most of his prized possessions.

  • Marries Miss Marriana Arnot

  • Dies

    Ogden dies in NEw York City and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.