# Mr. Ogden — The Virginian character guide

> Mr. Ogden in The Virginian by Owen Wister.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ogden, Mrs. Ogden

**First appearance:** 0012-x-where-fancy-was-bred

## Who they are

A neighbor of Judge Henry who hosts social gatherings and is a cattleman.

## In the story

### [XIX: Dr. Macbride Begs Pardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xix-dr-macbride-begs-pardon)

A New York guest who defends the Virginian's tall-tale strategy as a clever trial of strength.

### [XX: The Judge Ignores Particulars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xx-the-judge-ignores-particulars)

A guest at the ranch; observes the promotion and discusses Trampas's position.

### [XXII: “What Is a Rustler?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxii-what-is-a-rustler)

Part of the Ogden family, Eastern visitors who reinforce Molly's connection to the East during her stay at Sunk Creek.

### [At Dunbarton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxxvi-at-dunbarton)

Mentioned as an Eastern visitor whose clothing style the Virginian admired and emulated.

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