Biography of Francis  A. Hogue, pages 756/757.  History of DeKalb 
County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914.



Francis A. Hogue

Dependent very largely upon his own resources from his early young, 
Francis A. Hog, of Butler township, has attained no insignificant 
success, and thou he may have, like most men of affairs, encountered 
obstacles and met with reverses, he has pressed steadily forward, ever 
willing to work for the end he has in view.  His tenacity and fortitude 
are due, no doubt, in a large measure to the worthy traits inherited 
from his sterling ancestors, whose high ideals and correct principles 
he has ever sought to perpetuate in all the relation so life. 
	Francis A. Hogue is a native of the old Hoosier state, having 
been born in Washington township, Allen county, Indiana, on February 
12, 1849, and is a son of John and Cornelia (Prey) Hogue, both of whom 
were natives of the state of New York.  The subject’s father came from 
his native state of Ohio with his parents in boyhood, and Mrs. Hogue 
also moved to the Buckeye state in girlhood. They were married in the 
latter state and eventually, in 1842, established their permanent home 
in DeKalb county, which at that time was but thinly settled.  He 
located in Butler township, where they remained for many years, or 
until 1879, when they moved to Nebraska.  Eventually they returned to 
DeKalb county, where their deaths occurred.  They were the parents of 
seven children: Mary A., Ellen C., deceased; the subject of this 
sketch; John H., James W., Claudius  F., deceased, and Merit. The 
subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of DeKalb 
county and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He is the owner 
of one hundred acres of land in Butler township, to which he gives his 
undivided attention and in the operation of which he has met with 
splendid success.  Early in life he established those habits of 
industry and frugality which have assured his success in later years 
and by close application and perseverance he has risen to a high place 
in the ranks of the farmers of his county, being regarded today as an 
enterprising and typical farmer of the advanced class. His superior 
system of tillage, the good order of his fences, the well-cared-for 
condition of his fields, the commodious an comfortable buildings all 
demonstrate his successful management and wise discrimination in the 
care of his property.  He carefully rotates his crops so as to maintain 
the fertility of the soil and is not slow to take advantage of the most 
advanced ideas relative to agriculture, being up-to-date and thorough 
in his methods. On the 3rd day of January, 1882, Mr. Hogue was united 
in marriage to Hannah Kugler, daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Gresh) 
Kugler, Both of these parents were natives of Germany, coming from the 
fatherland to the United States in 1853, settling in Noble county, 
Indiana, where they spent the remainder of their lives, devoting their 
energies to farming, pursuits.  The father died there several years ago 
and is survived by his widow.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hogue have been born 
three children, namely: Anna, who married William Werning, and they now 
reside a t Lima, Ohio; Dolpha, the wife of James Marsh, of Butler 
township, this county, and Francis, who lives in Auburn and who married 
Zella Marsh. Politically, the subject of this sketch is an earnest 
advocate of Democratic policies, and ever since attaining his majority 
has given that party his stanch allegiance.  He has no aspirations for 
public office, but maintains and intelligent interest in the public 
affairs of his community, giving his support at all times to every 
movement for the public advancement.  A man of keen discernment and 
sound business judgement, his advice is often sought in matters of 
business and he is considered a man of more than ordinary attainments. 
A wide reader of current affairs and a thoughtful observer of men and 
events, he keeps in close touch with the issues of the times and is 
considered one the most substantial and influential citizens of the 
locality which is honored by his residence.



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Auburn, Indiana

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