About

What are we all about here at The Hogue Connection? Well, first of all, hello and welcome! I am Michael L. Hogue, official blogger of our branch of the Hogue family. After many exciting years of roots digging, I decided it was time to share some of the important information I have gathered. Much of the data uncovered in the late ’80’s and early ’90’s was inaccurate and needs to be corrected. I will use this venue, in the now-familiar form of a blog, to do my best in setting the record straight.

Most of the content here is well sourced. The compilation of my research can be found on the Hogue History page. I recently condensed this article down to the basics, making it much easier to read. It is a living document which I plan to update regularly. Please give it a read! I invite your comments and observations. I look forward to collaborating with all my Hogue cousins out there! After 35 years in Nevada, and 10 years in Oregon, my wife Jane and I made another move. We recently retired to Port Townsend, WA, nearer our three children, in November of 2024. When we’re not traveling around the country, I’ll be posting the good stuff right here! Thanks for visiting my blog.

About the Home Page Photos…

The picture on the left at the top of the home page is a copy (of a copy) of an original tintype of William M. Hogue taken circa 1878. I copied it using a 35mm SLR camera and a tripod in 1989 or so. The photo was in the possession of the late Bessie Mae Hogue Haywood of San Jose, California.

The picture on the right of Charles Sherman Hogue was taken by a traveling photographer in Rubottom, Indian Territory, around 1906. I used the same copying technique as the other photo. I am still in possession of the original, hanging on our wall in a rounded glass frame. It was hand colored by the photographer. Thanks to the late Willis M. Hogue for sending it to me in the early 90’s.

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