Martha (Huskey) Ogle (1756 - abt. 1827)

Born 9 Dec 1756 in North Carolina

Ancestors

Wife of William Ogle — married 1788 (to 1803) in Rowan County, North Carolina [uncertain]

Descendants

Died about Jun 1827 at about age 70 in Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Martha (Huskey) Ogle lived in Appalachia, in Tennessee. See Appalachia Project.

Martha Huskey (b. Jan 1764 North Carolina - d. bef. 1826).^[1][2][3][4]

Martha Huskey (living 1822), is the pioneer settler of Gatlinburg, Tennessee (formerly White Oak Flats). She was the sister of Peter Huskey, and the wife of William "Billy" Ogle (d. 1803 South Carolina).^[5] They married in 1783.^[5] Her husband identified her as "Polly" in his will. After Billy died, Martha relocated her family to Tennessee on land he obtained around 1802.^[5][6] Her husband calls her "Polly," in his will.^[7]

Tradition states that she was part Cherokee,^[8] and this allowed Billy Ogle particular hunting rights through her tribe. It's unclear if this story is true.

According to "Cherokee Indian blood," (2000), Martha's husband was *not* an "Indian trader," as some believed.^[8] However, applications were clearly filed by Isaac M. Huskey,^[9] and John Whaley, grandson of William Whaley and Patsy Ogle, for Cherokee citenzship.^[10]

Children

Martha and Billy had seven (7) children:^[11]

Hercules "Hike" Ogle.^[12][13]

• b. 1780 South Carolina
• d. 1857 Gatlinburg, Tenn.
• spouse 1: Elizabeth [...]
• spouse 2: Rebecca Huskey

Rebecca Jane Ogle.^[12]

• b. 1782 North Carolina
• d. 1875 Sevier, Tenn.
• spouse 1: James McCarter
• spouse 2: Middleton Whaley

Thomas J. "T.O." Ogle.^[12][13]

• b. 1784 Georgia or South Carolina
• d. 03 Feb 1862 Gatlinburg, Tenn
• spouse: Sophia Bosley

John "Johnny" Ogle.^[12]

• b. 1786 Edgefield, South Carolina
• d. 1841 Blount co., Tenn.
• spouse: Elizabeth McBryant

Isaac "Shucky" Ogle.^[12][11][14]

• b. 1788 Edgefield, South Carolina
• d. 02 Sep 1881 Gatlinburg, Tenn.)
• spouse: Susannah "Susan" Bohanon

William "Black Bill" Ogle.^[12]

• b. 1790 Edgefield, South Carolina
• d. 25 Aug 1855 Sugarlands, Sevier co., Tenn.)
• spouse: Nancy Bohanon

Mary Ann Ogle.^[12]

• b. 1795 Edgefield, South Carolina
• d. 1875 Greenbrier, Robertson, Tenn.
• spouse: William M. Whaley.^[14]

Residence

• Virginia.^[5]
• Edgefield District, South Carolina.^[5]
• 1785: Wilkes co., Georgia.^[5]
• 1795: Edgefield District, South Carolina.^[5]
• 1800: Edgefield District, South Carolina.^[5]
• 1807 - Death: Ogle Cabin in Tennessee.^[6]

Religion

• from 1817: White Oak Flats Baptist Church^[5][15][16]

Notes

• The log cabin was relocated and a new plaque was put up that adds "Jane" to Martha's name. It's unclear how `Martha (Polly)' evolved into `Martha Jane', but apparently it's a post-mortem event.^[17]

Disputed Parents

Martha's parentage is unknown, but some believe that her parents may have been:

• John Frederick Huskey or Peter Huskey, Sr.^[1][18]
• and Rebecca Washington^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Ogle, R.W. & Engler, J.F. (2012). Looking Back at the Ogle Family: A Comprehensive History and Genealogy of the Ogle Families in America, , p. I-256. Seattle, WA: The Genealogy Printing Co. Print.
2. ↑ Ogle & Engler (2012), cite b. Jan 1765 NC, (p. I-256)
3. ↑ "Smoky Mountain's pioneer" (2000), states that Martha d. prob. bef. 1826.

   Reagan, D. B., (2000). Smoky Mountain's pioneer families. The Ogle Genealogist, 21, p. 44-52. O/OFA. www.ogles.org. Print.

4. ↑ included tax list for Cpt. Cox's district.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8} Mays, C. (2003). People of Passion: Spotlighting Southern Appalachia, Representing America, p. 26-1. The Overmountain Press. Google Books.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Bender, A. (2007). Gatlinburg: With the Great Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge. (pp.21). Channel Lake, Inc., Google Books.
7. ↑ Ogle-34#Will
   S108093: South Carolina Will Transcripts (Microcopy No 9). Ogle, William of Edgefield District, will typescript (2 frames). MSS Will: Book A, pp. 183, Estate Packet: Box 22, PKG 783. (Will Dated: 19 June 1803) www.archivesindex.sc.gov.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Reagan, D.B. (2000). Cherokee Indian Blood in Ogle and Huskey families of Sevier County, Tennesse. The Ogle Genealogist, 21, pp. 32-37. O/OFA. www.ogles.org. Print.

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   see also: affadavit - Huskey Microfilm. US National Archives Application from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Muskogee, OK Under the act of 1896.[1] [2][3]
9. ↑ 1896 Citizenship Application for Isaac M. Huskey. Record Of Applications Under The Act Of 1896, 1896 - 1897. Record Group 75: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1793 - 1999. National Archives.[4]
10. ↑ Reagan's copy of these applications are printed with this article but the size is small; see also: 1896 Citizenship Application for Isaac M. Huskey.[5]
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} McHugh, D., Moore, M. & Koontz, K. (2007). Insiders' Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains, (5th ed, pp.37). Morris Book Publishing, LLC. Google Books.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6} Ogle & Engler, 2012, p. I-257 - I-60
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Hercules and Thomas were executors of their father's estate, (Reagan, 2000).
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Wise, K. & Peterson, R.H. (1998). A Natural History of Mount le Conte, (pp.60). Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press. Google Books.
15. ↑ Mays, p. 27
16. ↑ Conflict: The actual building was not erected until 1835, (Bender, 2007, pp.22 Google Books) but the congregation was formed in Dec 1817 (Scroggins, pp. 15. Google Books)
17. ↑ This issue was discussed among board members of O/OFA, where the error in the plaque was noted.
18. ↑ Dispute discussed at genealogy.com.[6]

See Also...

• Cresswell, P. O. (n.d.). The History of the Ogle Family.
• findagrave.com
• www.smokeykin.com
• Wikipedia: Gatlinburg, Tennessee