Background
Ogden, James Matlock was born on April 5, 1870 in Danville, Indiana, United States. Son of Jesse Switzer and Mary Ann (Carter) Ogden.
Ogden, James Matlock was born on April 5, 1870 in Danville, Indiana, United States. Son of Jesse Switzer and Mary Ann (Carter) Ogden.
Student Central Normal College, Danville, 1890. Bachelor of Philosophy, DePauw University, 1894. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1899.
Kendallville High School, 1894-1896. Admitted to Indiana bar, 1899, and since practiced at Indianapolis. Lectured Indiana Law School, 1900-1944, president 1936-1944.
Professor Law since September 1944, now in Indianapolis division of Indiana U. School of Law.
City attorney, Indianapolis, 1922-1924. City Corporate Counsel, 1924-1926.
Attorney general of Indiana for term 1929-1933. Supervisor compilation of ordinances City of Indianapolis.
Chairman legislative committee Indiana Municipal League, 1925-1926.
Member of Executive Committee Indianapolis Church Federation, 1934-1938. Chairman Personnel Board of Young Men's Christian Association World War. Trustee DePauw University since 1911.
Member Alumni Board, De Pauw University, president, 1918.
Member Indiana state committee since 1929). President National Association of Attorneys General, 1933, International Association of Attorneys General, 1933-1934.
Member American Bar Association (on general council 1931-1935. Mason (32 degree; received Indiana Grand Lodge award 50 years a Mason, 1948).
Clubs: Harvard, Lawyers.
Married Bess Alice Dean, November 11, 1903. Children: Elizabeth Dean (deceased), Mary Ann (Mistress Ogden Parrish), James M. (deceased), Rural teacher, 1890-1891.