Ogilvie, John, 1724-1774

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Anglican clergyman, who was probably born in New York City. He graduated from Yale in 1748. After ordination in London, 1749, Ogilvie returned to America with an appointment at Saint Peter's Church in Albany, New York as missionary to the Mohawk Indians. He also served as military chaplin, 1756-1760, primarily for British troops, under the command of General Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War. In 1764, he was appointed assistant minister of Trinity Church in New York City, where he ministered until his death.

From the description of Diary, 1750-1759. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122364458

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associatedWith Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774. person
associatedWith Saint Peter's Church (Albany, N.Y.: Episcopal) corporateBody
associatedWith Shirley, William, 1694-1771. person
associatedWith St. John's River Society. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)
Albany, N.Y
United States
Subject
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Iroquois
Mohawks
Occupation
Chaplains
Clergy
Missionaries
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Birth 1724

Death 1774-11-26

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