EV. BENJAMIN OGDEN was sent to Kentucky with James Haw in 1786, and their labors were blessed together. In 1787, he was appointed to what was called the Cumberland circuit (Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky). He, however, soon joined Rev. James O'Kelly in his reformation. Being given in charge this circuit would indicate that he was a man of good ability. In speaking of James Haw and Benjamin Ogden, Bangs in his "History" says, "They both soon departed from their work, being induced by James O'Kelly and his party." While Ogden's sympathies and labors were in favor of the reform movement, yet for lack of suitable regulations the field was not harvested.

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