Charles Arthur Ogden, the third son of George W. and Electa Coon Ogden was born on the old Ogden homestead at Rock River in the town of Milton, July 5, 1848. Mr. Ogden had four brothers, Dr. Henry Ogden of Fort Atkinson, Edson who died in 1871, James and George of Edgerton, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Fuller of Janesville and Mrs. Abbie Pierce of Danbury, Ia. While he was yet a young man he made a confession of faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church at Rock River. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Julia, a daughter of Silas and Harriet Crandall, who entered into rest thirteen years ago. Their children, all of whom are living, are Florene and Mrs. Lubelle Meyer of Milton Junction and Mrs. Bessie Gabel of West Allis, Mortimer of Wauwatosa, Dayton of Edgerton and Ray of Milwaukee. Mr. Ogden was a quiet, undemonstrative man, who made and held friends and gained the esteem of those who knew him. Already he is missed from his post as guardian of the railroad crossing where his cheery word and friendly wave of the hand was his daily greeting to passersby. He was very fond of music and was a familiar figure playing in the martial band on public occasions, and for a time in the Brotherhood Band of Milton Junction. After suffering for months from an incurable disease, being tenderly cared for by his daughter Florene, he passed away from earth's pains Wednesday morning, December 27, 1916. Funeral services were held at his late home Friday afternoon, December 29, conducted by Rev. Henry N. Jordan, assisted by a male quartet from Milton. Interment was in the cemetery at Milton Junction. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Ogden and son Gale, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ogden and son Clyde and daughter Edith and Mrs. Fred Smith of Edgerton; Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Ogden of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Ogden of Wauwatosa; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gabel of West Allis; Mesdames Carrie Anderson and Grace Catlin of Janesville, Mrs. Julia Fuller of Lake Mills and Joe Green of Albion.
