Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameDr. Charles Othello OZIAS [57025], [57026], [57027]
BirthNov 16, 1861, Preble County, Ohio [57025]
DeathFeb 24, 1944, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas [57025]
BurialSunset Hill Cemetery (City, Colbern’s), 610 Colbern, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri [57025]
FatherJoseph Peter OZIAS (1838-1920)
MotherSophronia PRETZINGER (1840-1871)
Spouses
BirthOct 29, 1866, Columbus, Johnson County, Missouri [57028]
DeathApr 24, 1895, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri [57028]
BurialSunset Hill Cemetery (City, Colbern’s), 610 Colbern, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri [57028]
MarriageDec 24, 1884, Centerview Twp, Johnson County, Missouri [57026]
ChildrenMary Myrtle (1886-1947)
 Ollie Sophrona (1889-1984)
 Charles Ralph (1892-1948)
 Ernest Martin (Died as Infant) (1895-1895)
BirthJan 30, 1865, Johnson County, Missouri [57027], [57029]
DeathOct 24, 1951, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri [57027], [57029]
BurialSunset Hill Cemetery (City, Colbern’s), 610 Colbern, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri [57027], [57029]
MarriageDec 9, 1896, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri [57027], [57029]
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Dr. Charles Othello OZIAS
An obituary for Dr. Ozias was published in the March 2, 1944 edition of the Johnson County (KS) Herald (pg. 11). [57025]
Obituary Online notes for Elizabeth D. (Spouse 2)
Dau of Benjamin Ludlam and Martha Hunter

m: Charles O. Ozias 1896, who was widower of Emma Whitsett.
No known children
Was stepmother to the three young children of Charles and Emma: Mary Myrtle (m: Howard Hill), Ollie Sophrona (m: Thomas Fine), and Charles Ralph.

Elizabeth indicated she had 3 of 3 ch living on 1900 census; they were her stepchildren.

Elizabeth and Charles are in Kansas City, Jackson MO. 1930, 1935 and in Nevada, Vernon Co MO. 1940, Charles/78, Elizabeth/75. Highest education was 4 yrs of high school for her, 3 yrs of college for him.

No MO. death certs found for either Charles or Elizabeth. His memorial indicated he died in Wyondotte, Ks., she may have also.

Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Charles O Ozias
Age: 35; Birth Date: abt 1861
Marriage Date: 9 Dec 1896
Marriage Location: Jackson, Missouri
Marriage County: Jackson
Spouse Name: Miss Lizzie D Ludlam
Spouse Age: 31 Birth Date: abt 1865
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Last Modified Jul 3, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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