Person:Oscar Fogleman (2)

Information from March 2007, Fogleman Newsletter:

According to the "Phillips County" of Phillipsburg, Kansas, Thursday, May 25, 1916, "He moved with his parents to Illinois when three years old and came to Kansas at the age of 13 years where he grew to manhood. In the year 1893 he went to Cripple Creek, Colorado, where he has been in business until the time of his death, May 18, 1916. He was brought to Phillipsburg and laid to rest in Iowa Union cemetery May 20, 1916. His brother, Jerome Fogleman, died just 13 years ago at the same place in the same way and on the same day of the month. He was married to Lulu Opdike on June 19, 1898. The wife and her sister, Mrs. Wilson, and his business partner, Mr. Ellis Rosenberg, and R. D. Fogleman accompanied the body to Phillipsburg. Mrs. C. M. Fogleman, of Ottawa, Kansas, is here and all the relatives were present at the funeral. Ellis Rosenberg, who was his business partner, came all the way from Cripple Creek to be present at the last sad rites of his friend and business associate, and rendered every assistance possible to those who are left to mourn the departure of one of God's noblemen.

The following obituary notice relative to the death of Oscar Fogleman is taken from the Cripple Creek Times: "For the last four days Mr. Fogleman made a brave but losing fight against death. Attending physicians realized there was no hope for him yet they remained almost constantly at his bedside, leaving nothing undone that might save the life of a man so highly admired by his friends and loved by his wife and relatives.

Mrs. Fogleman, who for several months has been in California in the hope that her health would be benefitted by the change, was at his bedside when the end came, as were other relatives of the deceased . For more than a score of years, Mr. Fogleman has been prominently identified with the life of the Cipple Creek district. He was regarded as one of the most efficient, practical mining men of the district and during his association here with large mining interests, he established a reputation as a capable manager of mining properties - a man thoroughly trustworthy and reliable in all his dealings.

Born on a plantation in Marion county, N.C. (should be S.C.), November 16, 1865, Mr. Fogeman when a baby not yet in trousers, moved with his parents to Illinois and later to Phillipsburg, Kan., where his aged mother and other relatives now reside. When 21 years of age he came west in quest of a fortune, in the mining camps of Colorado. He came to the Cripple Creek district 22 years ago and engaged in mining. His employers were quick to recognize his ability and a short time after his arrival here, he was made manager of the Forest Queen mine, Ironclad hill, and has been in charge of properties in that section of the district ever since. He formerly was in charge of operations at the Old Gold mine, the Jerry Johnson, and for a number of years was superintendent of the W. P. H. mine, in addition to his interests in leases which he had from time to time. Mr. Fogleman was a consistent booster for the Cripple Creek district.

In his unassuming way he always had something good to say about the district and he was a firm believer in the great possibilities the district afforded.

While Mr. Fogleman never sought a political office in Teller county, and never took an active part in political demonstrations of any kind, his standing in the community made him popular in local politics. His name was placed on the primary ballot for sheriff a few years ago and he lost the nomination by a small plurality. He did not ask for the nomination.

He was past exalted ruler of B. P. O. Elks number 316 of this city, was a delegate to the grand lodge in San Francisco a few years ago, and has occupied all the chairs of honor in the lodge. He was a member of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias.

Besides his widow, Mr. Fogleman is survived by his mother, Mrs. Celia Fogleman, 82, two brothers, R. D. and W. P. Fogleman, all of Philipsburg, Kansas, a sister, Mrs. W. T. Kinzie, Naponee, Nebraska.

Jerome G. Fogleman, a brother of the deceased, and formerly prominent in district mining circles, died here thirteen years ago, yesterday morning of pneumonia.

The funeral will be held at the Elks Home this afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Elks. The Rev. Mr. Zabilka, of the Methodist church will preach the funeral sermon. The body will be sent to Phillipsburg, Kansas, for interment." Oscar is buried at Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas Zabilka, of the Methodist church will preach the funeral sermon. The body will be sent to Phillipsburg, Kansas, for interment." Oscar is buried at Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas

1. ↑ http://www.lynnpdesign.com/foglemanreunion/Fogleman%20Newsletter%20March%202007.pdf. Fogleman Newsletter - March 2007.