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Birth:          5 Nov 1897 Ogden, Pa.
Death:          9 Nov 1977 Philadelphia, Pa.
Burial:         Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Pa.

Notes
1981 book:
	John served with the United States Army during World War I.
	John played minor league baseball and pitched in the major leagues for the 
New York Giants (1918), St. Louis Browns (1928-1929), and Cincinnati Reds (1931-
1932). He was known as Jack Ogden, and compiled an overall win-loss record of 25-
34. He was elected to the International League Hall of Fame.
	John was a scout for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1943 through 1959, 
when he became associated with the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He was the 
scout who signed Dick Allen to his first professional baseball contract. John also 
coached and taught, and was a dairy farmer.
In 1981, Dorothy lived at 46 Vine, Oxford, Pa. 19363.
Source: CCHS; Baseball Enc.; Anna McClearnen (1E726131); Dorothy Ogden (her)
1900 in Upper Chichester, Delaware Co., Pa.
1910 in Upper Chichester, Delaware Co., Pa.
1920 in Upper Chichester, Delaware Co., Pa. construction engineer dye plant
1930 in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., Pa. director of athletics
at 614 Hillborn Ave.
major league baseball player, in Hall of Fame
findagrave:
John became a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles. He was 
featured on the Goudey Baseball cards, sponsored by "Big League Chewing Gum". He 
pitched eight years for the Baltimore Club, won 191 and lost only 80 games. In the 
Majors, he played for New York Giants, St Louis Browns, St Louis Cardinals and the 
Cincinnati Reds. Upon ending his career with the Phillies, he purchased the Elmira 
franchise of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 
 

Parents
OGDEN Harvey Thomas (16 Jun 1869 - 17 Dec 1933)
EDWARDS Violet Wills (30 Nov 1874 - 13 Nov 1961)

Siblings
OGDEN John Mahlon (5 Nov 1897 - 9 Nov 1977)
OGDEN Carroll Edwards ("Tim") (5 Apr 1899 - 11 Jan 1974)
OGDEN Warren Harvey (24 Jan 1901 - 6 Aug 1964)
OGDEN Edward Wills (12 Apr 1903 - 12 Oct 1907)

Marriage To YOUNG Dorothy (13 Aug 1896 - 13 May 1982)
    m. 14 Apr 1920 Newtown Square, Pa.

Notes

Parents
YOUNG George P. ()
FRUK Mary Amanda ()

Children by YOUNG Dorothy 13 Aug 1896 - 13 May 1982
OGDEN John Mahlon (17 Jul 1923 - 9 Aug 1944)

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