Misc. Notes
Lewis Ogden Stiles wrote “To his friends he was kind and true, and no favor asked, great or small, was ever refused. He never did any human being knowingly a wrong.”
Uncle “Ogden,” as he was called, was fond of the little folk.
61Headstone Inscription:
There are 2 tombstones. The tall stone read: Ogden Stiles born Dec. 7, 1823, died 28 July 1878.
The square stone reads: STILES: Ogden W. Stiles, Dec. 7, 1823, July 28, 1878. Susan A. Stiles May 2, 1829, Jan. 16, 1913.
Spouses
BirthMay 2, 1829, Washington Co., KY26,62
DeathJan 16, 1913, Mooresville, Washington Co, KY14
BurialJan 17, 1913, Campground Church Cemetery, Maud, Nelson Co., KY
Misc. Notes
Susan first married Samuel A. Beckham (1827 – 1854), 3 February 1848, when she was 18 yrs of age.
in 1880 census, she was widowed, with 3 children. Her niece, Sadie Pence, housekeeper, is listed with her family.
Lived with her daughter according to death certificate.
MarriageNov 8, 1855, Washington Co., KY63
BirthJul 9, 1829, New Haven, Nelson Co., KY
DeathMay 9, 1853, Nelson Co., KY
Burial1853, Coxs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Misc. Notes
Headstone inscription: Elizabeth A. consort of Oden W. Stiles was born July 9, 1829: and died May 9, 1853: aged 23 yrs. and 10 ms.
MarriageJan 20, 1847, Nelson Co., KY14