ORNAN DODGSON was born in Greene county, Ill., Oct. 18, 1844, and is a son of Peter and Jane (Brown) Dodgson, early pioneers of this county, a full sketch of whom is given elsewhere. After the death of their father, Ornan, David and their mother, erected a fine monument to his memory, having a history of his life inscribed on the tomb. The two sons have also had a large monument erected to the memory of their mother since her departure. Ornan remained at home with his parents during their lifetime, being reared to the duties of farm life, and has always resided at the old homestead. About the year 1880 he purchased a house and two lots in Roodhouse, which he now rents out. He owns 264 acres of land, all in Carrollton township except 80 acres, which is in T. 11, R. 12. He was united in marriage, March 11, 1869, with Sarah L. Baines, daughter of Robert and Sophia (Wright) Bains. By this union there was one child, who died in infancy. Mr. Dodgson is a member of the M. E. church, of the Carrollton circuit, in which he has held the office of steward and class leader. He has served his township as director of the district school for one term. He is an enterprising, intelligent citizen, highly esteemed by all, for his honesty and integrity of purpose.