Michael Hogan
Michael Hogan was born in Ireland. Received a classical education. Also graduated in medicine and surgery. Then took a military course. Came to America and located in New York. Was given a commission as major in the regular army, where he served five years. Came to Ohio in 1818, and engaged in the mercantile business at Newville. In 1827 he bought the northwest quarter of section 35, in Monroe Twp., upon which he removed and resided until his death, Jan. 17, 1875. Buried in the Catholic cemetery, Mansfield. Major Hogan was one of the best classical scholars in Ohio. He could read the history of several countries of Europe in the language of each. The old homestead is still in the possession of the family.
From The Bellville Messenger: April 2, 1903, Vol. 11, No. 13