Ogilvie, John, 1724-1774
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
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | St. John's River Society. Records, 1765-1769. | Massachusetts Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774. Papers of Sir William Johnson, 1755-1774 (bulk 1763-1774). | Library of Congress | |
| referencedIn | New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton). Charlotte County, N.Y. collection, 1772-1783. | New-York Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Ogilvie, John, 1724-1774. Diary, 1750-1759. | American Periodical Series I |
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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 |
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| Indians of North America |
| Indians of North America |
| Indians of North America |
| Iroquois |
| Mohawks |
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| Chaplains |
| Clergy |
| Missionaries |
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Birth 1724
Death 1774-11-26
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